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Free Admission to Callaway Gardens Jan-Feb 09
Date & Time:
01/16 - 02/28
09:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
1-800-CALLAWAY (225- | Callaway Gardens invites all to Be Our Guest
with complimentary day admission in January
and February 2009 including the butterfly
center, daily birds of prey show,
horticultural center, walking and biking
trails and more. In this uncertain times,
spend some quality time with friends and
family in a beautiful setting. And, if
you’ve been before, we thank you for your
patronage over our 50+ years. If you’ve
never been, please come see what all the
talk is about.
Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/23
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Invasive Plants of the Metro Atlanta Area
Date & Time:
01/24
01:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | This introductory class will cover how invasive plants
impact natural areas, characteristics of invasive plant
species, and identification of major invasive plants found
in this part of Georgia (piedmont region). Class will
include outdoor identification (weather permitting). For
more detailed information & registration forms, visit our
website at www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click on Adult
Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages
16-adult. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Beekeeping Short Course
Date & Time:
01/24
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$90.00, includes lunch and materials.
Phone:
770-668-0981 | An introduction to Honey Bees and
Beekeeping. In this course you will learn
the basic facts about honey bees, plant
pollination, and the fundamentals of
beekeeping. This course is for teachers,
both new and experienced beekeepers,
students, and others interested in learning
new things.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24 - 01/31
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Save Money by Starting Seeds &Propagating Plants
Date & Time:
01/24
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | Growing from seeds and cuttings is far less
expensive than purchasing established
plants, and the process offers deeper
learning of horticulture.
Location: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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Young Audience Artist: the Environmental Epic Show
Date & Time:
01/24
11:00 AM to
11:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Using funny, interactive songs and stories to demonstrate
the importance of caring for the environment, Andy takes
a lighthearted approach to serious topics, such as
pollution, recycling, protecting the food chain and the
interdependence of life. All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/25
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/25
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Exploration Stations at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/26
01:30 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come explore these hands-on stations using all of your
senses! Create animal tracks, compare animal skin
coverings, classify objects and more! Ages 4 – 12.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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DeKalb Master Gardener Association meeting
Date & Time:
01/26
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-633-9321 | By definition, gardening in Atlanta means
gardening on slopes. How does one optimize
this space? What plants grow well on a
slope? How do you water plants without
terracing the slope or creating pits for the
plants? To find out some of the answers,
come hear George Allin, President of Allin
Landscaping, speak about "Landscaping a
Slope". Stay for some social time afterwards
with Master Gardeners at this first DMGA
meeting of 2009.
Location: Tucker-Reid Cofer Library, 4316 Church St., Tucker, GA
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/27
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Growing Up - a Vertical Perspective
Date & Time:
01/27
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
$7 per person but we offer excellent door prizes
Phone:
404-298-4080 please | Speaker: Paula Refi, excellent designer,
gardener and speaker. Will share creative
ideas for small spaces and ways to block
out or soften views.
Location: 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 - DeKalb Extension
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"Tree Tune Up - Help for Summer" Class
Date & Time:
01/27
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770305-5412, ext. 7 | The Fayette County Master Gardeners
Education Committee offers this free class
on Jan. 27. RSVP by Jan. 26. Dan Frazier,
Master Gardener, is a tree expert who deals
with tree problems in Fayette County. H
will discuss site selection, insects,
pruning, and various problems with trees.
Location: Fayette Extension Office, Suite 210, 140 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA
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Roswell Garden Club Meeting
Date & Time:
01/27
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-650-4607 | Program on Terrariums and Cloches
Location: Roswell Area Park Community Bldg, 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell
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Homemade Soap
Date & Time:
01/28
06:30 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
$24 members, $27 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Join us for an evening of soap making. You will learn the
basics of soap making, including ingredients, safety
equipment, temperature requirements, and appropriate
pouring techniques. Each participant will receive about six
bars of soap along with extra recipes for soap making at
home as well as ideas on how to wrap your soap as
decorative gifts.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Growing Fruit: Unique and overlooked varieties
Date & Time:
01/28
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20/members; $25 non-members
Phone:
(678) 642-4977 or (4 | The yard has always been a unique place to
grow flowers and food. Many only consider
ornamentals and vegetables to explore, but
fruit (a traditional and delicious part of
any landowner's property) is often forgotten
in our modern landscapes. Join Robert
Hamilton as he presents often-overlooked
fruits and how to grow them easily.
Resources, problems and plant care will be
discussed. Learn today so that you can plant
before Spring arrives.
Location: Oakhurst Community Garden 435 Oakview Road Decatur, GA
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/29
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Twilight Toasts in the Garden: Plant Trees!
Date & Time:
01/29
06:30 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 members, $15 non-members
Phone:
706-542-1244 | January is the perfect time to plant trees in the Athens
area – plant now for summer shade or privacy for decades
to come. Not certain the best tree to choose or how to
plant one? Come to Twilight Toasts and get advice from
Andrew Saunders, Athens/Clarke County Community
Forestry Coordinator while you are enjoying a relaxing
evening in the tropical conservatory. Wine tasting by The
Healthy Gourmet in Athens. Light hors d’oeuvres by
Trumps Catering. Live acoustic guitar music by Michael
Wegner.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/30
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Camp Kingfisher Open House
Date & Time:
01/31
01:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free for participating families
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Learn more about Camp Kingfisher and beat the registration
rush. Enjoy camp tours, animal demos, marshmallow
roasting and much more! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Controlling Invasive Plants in Your Yard and Green
Date & Time:
01/31
01:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Building on the information covered in class I, this session
will cover the options available to the general public for
controlling invasive plants. Included will be non-chemical
approaches and information about the impacts of
removing invasive plants on natural areas. We will touch
on considerations for replanting with native plants.
Includes outdoor demonstration (weather permitting). To
register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on
Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Youth Program for Master Gardeners
Date & Time:
01/31
02:00 PM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-887-2418 | Fascinating topics for the young
naturalists! Forsyth County Master
Gardeners will present the following
topics: worm composting, bats, make & take
bird feeders, make & take terrariums. A
storytelling period is also scheduled. All
materials will be provided - the children
just have to show up with their parents.
What a wonderful way to spend time as a
family and engage children in learning about
the natural world! Limited to 50 children
(ages 3 years thru 5th grade). Reservations
required.
Location: Forsyth County Public Library
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/31
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/31
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Stargazing 101
Date & Time:
01/31
08:00 PM to
10:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members (a hand held planisphere is included).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join Emory astronomer & supernova hunter Alex
Langoussis for an introduction to observing the night sky.
In the second of this seasonal series you will learn about
winter constellations, how to locate specific stars, & handy
tips and tricks to enjoy star gazing even more. Bring
binoculars for a better look. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on
Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 x222. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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A Rose By Any Other Name
Date & Time:
01/31
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | A primer on selection and care of roses.
Location: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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Greater Atlanta Begonia Society Meeting
Date & Time:
01/31
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-907-7330 | Johanna Zinn, a Begonia Judge from
Virginia, will present a program on growing
begonias in a Terrarium.
Location: Hastings Nature and Garden Center, 3920 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta
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