The Friends of Briarlake Forest Park work with DeKalb County's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to provide community leadership to restore, enhance, and protect Briarlake Forest Park's natural features, cultural history, and recreational opportunities. Through education, conservation, and public engagement, we strive to improve the quality of life in our community for generations to come.
Our Friends Group consists of neighbors who volunteer their leadership skills, time, creativity, and energy to support and sustain this are urban forest. Please view our News and Events page to view our calendar of scheduled events and workdays. We welcome volunteers to our scheduled workdays. Your involvement and your support is greatly appreciated.
Grounds, Trails and Maintenance Margo Reynolds, work day coordinator Barbara Bowman Faye Brown Philip Brown Martha Catherwood Bonnie Chislett Jack Chislett Betsy Crawford Jim Crawford Milt Crouch Jim Davis Wendy Heirendt Tom Howd Jim Longanecker Shannon Maher Sue Settles Tim Twomey Clayton Webster
Restoration and Preservation Gregory George
Budget, Fundraising and Grants Barbara Bowman Milt Crouch Mary Pat Crouch Shannon Maher Margo Reynolds
Safety, Health and Wellness John Steward
Education Margo Reynolds Open for assist!
Communication, Website and Neighborhood Relations Barbara Bowman Mary Pat Crouch Milt Crouch Loraine Fick
Events and Programming Wendy Heirendt Open for assist! Dekalb Extension Master Gardener Program Margo Reynolds, site leader Barbara Bowman Milt Crouch Jim Davis Janice Fett Katie Hendrickson Shannon Maher Denise Stokes Ellen Watson Kevon Watson Stephanie Byrne