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Feeding Time at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/18
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals
happy and healthy as we feed some of our resident animals.
Tuesdays & Saturdays in August at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Nature Knows What Nature Needs
Date & Time:
08/18
07:30 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-876-0813 | John Strickland of Going Green Organics
describes the features and benefits of
feeding the soil organically. Organic
fertilizers promote a healthy balance of
microbial growth, minerals and nutrients
that allows plants to achieve their full
potential. www.GoingGreenOrg.com
Location: Atlanta History Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/19
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Farmers Market - Clayton County
Date & Time:
08/19
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-473-5434 | The market will be held in the front parking
lot of the 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro
Extension Office. There will be free space
for 33 local gardeners. "They can come and
sell out of the back of their car, or the
back of their pickup truck, or set up a
little table". "They can sell whatever they
have a lot of ... If you have extra produce,
it's better to sell at a market than let it
over-mature in the garden."
Location: Jonesboro, GA
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Mead Homebrew Class
Date & Time:
08/19
06:30 PM to
09:30 PM
Event Cost:
$35.00
Phone:
404-414-2164 | Do you want to know more about brewing mead
or honey wine?
In our Homebrew Class you will learn about:
* The History of Mead - the world’s oldest
fermented beverage
* Different varieties of Mead - Tej, Sack,
Melomel, Pyment, Cyser, Metheglin, and
Braggot
* Beekeeping & Anatomy of a bee hive
* Different types of honey & hive
products
* Brewing Process - Changing honey into
wine * Yeast and Fermentation
* What it takes to get started, and the
upfront cost * Homebrewing Mead and the
law
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/19
10:00 AM to
10:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/20
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/20
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Planting a Pollinator Garden
Date & Time:
08/20
06:30 PM to
09:30 PM
Event Cost:
$35.00
Phone:
404-414-2164 | Want to plant a garden with a purpose? Or
do you just want to know more about
attracting bees, butterflies and
hummingbirds to your garden?
In our Pollinator Garden Class you will
learn from a licensed landscape architect
about:
* Favorite Southern plants used to create a
pollinator garden
* Pollination and how it works plus the
many unseen benefits pollinators provide
* Why honey bees and other pollinators are
disappearing and how you can help
* Native Georgia pollinators & Native Plants
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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Landscape Design Workshop for Homeowners
Date & Time:
08/20 - 09/01
07:00 AM to
09:00 AM
Event Cost:
$50 (includes all materials)
Phone:
770-479-0418 | A 4-evening, hands-on workshop sponsored by
the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension
will teach fundamentals of landscape
design. Participants will produce a scale
drawing for a chosen area of their property
that needs attention and will be critiqued
on the final session by landscape
professional. Class size is limited.
Registration required. For registration
form, log on to:
www.ugaextension.com/cherokee/documents/Land
scapeDesignFlyer2009.pdf
Location: Cherokee County Senior Service Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/20
10:00 AM to
10:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Feeding Time at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/22
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals
happy and healthy as we feed some of our resident animals.
Tuesdays & Saturdays in August at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/22
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/22 - 08/23
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Naturalist-led Canoe Trips at CNC
Date & Time:
08/22
06:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on Thursday, August 6: $25 non-members/$20 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique
introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.
Participants are expected to be an active part of this
program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com
or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at
least one week in advance of trip. Every Fri, Sat & Sun in
August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Sat AM at 8:30. Ages 6 &
up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Night Hike at CNC
Date & Time:
08/22
08:00 PM to
10:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 non-members/$5 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what
happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center,
visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a summer
campfire! Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required.
Registration begins April 1st at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055
ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Night Hike at CNC
Date & Time:
08/22
08:00 PM to
10:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 non-members/$5 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what
happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center,
visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a summer
campfire! Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required.
Registration begins April 1st at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055
ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at CNC
Date & Time:
08/23
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using
biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden
mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages.
Every Saturday in August at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Every
Sunday in August at 12:00 & 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at CNC
Date & Time:
08/23 - 08/30
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using
biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden
mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages.
Every Saturday in August at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Every
Sunday in August at 12:00 & 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/23
04:00 PM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Naturalist-led Canoe Trips at CNC
Date & Time:
08/23
06:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on Thursday, August 6: $25 non-members/$20 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique
introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.
Participants are expected to be an active part of this
program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com
or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at
least one week in advance of trip. Every Fri, Sat & Sun in
August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Sat AM at 8:30. Ages 6 &
up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at CNC
Date & Time:
08/23
12:00 PM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using
biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden
mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages.
Every Saturday in August at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Every
Sunday in August at 12:00 & 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Summer StarLab at CNC
Date & Time:
08/23
12:30 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | A naturalist will guide you as you learn about the stars,
constellations, and planets that are prominent in the summer
night sky in our STARLAB planetarium.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/24
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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South Metro Rose Society meeting
Date & Time:
08/24 - 12/07
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
770-631-3885 | Affiliate of the American Rose Society.
Programs on all aspects of rose growing &
refreshments at meetings which are held on
the 4th Mondays of most months. Rose
enthusiasts of all levels, especially
novices, are warmly welcome to visit! Dues
are only $15/year which gives you a full-
color, monthly newsletter. Our Consulting
Rosarians can answer your rose questions at
no charge. Come check us out!
Location: Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville, GA
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DMGA August Meeting
Date & Time:
08/24
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
404 636 5920 | Monthly meeting of DeKalb Master Gardeners
Association. Eleanor Craig of Fern Ridge
Farms will share her expertise on Ferns.
Public welcome.
Location: Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd. Chamblee 30341
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Kids Go Wild Wildlife Camp
Date & Time:
08/24 - 08/28
09:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
$180.00
Phone:
678.313.4063 | We are a get dirty, dig worming, jump roping, tree
climbing, tunnel making, storytelling, giggling, thinking,
learning, outdoor camp that gets kids engaged in learning
and playing. We are one of the few camps that is geared
for such diverse ages and we are proud to offer such a
dynamic program.
Camp is set up for ages: 3 years- 9 years of age.
Four years ago we achieved certification as "Wildlife
Habitat" through Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Location: 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur GA, 30030
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Feeding Time at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/25
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals
happy and healthy as we feed some of our resident animals.
Tuesdays & Saturdays in August at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/26
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Farmers Market - Clayton County
Date & Time:
08/26
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-473-5434 | The market will be held in the front parking
lot of the 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro
Extension Office. There will be free space
for 33 local gardeners. "They can come and
sell out of the back of their car, or the
back of their pickup truck, or set up a
little table". "They can sell whatever they
have a lot of ... If you have extra produce,
it's better to sell at a market than let it
over-mature in the garden."
Location: Jonesboro, GA
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Southern Wings Bird Club August 10th Meeting
Date & Time:
08/26
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
(770) 985-2564 | Speaker: Lori Prosser
Lori will present a program titled "If You
Plant It... They will come: Gardening for
birds and creating a wildlife habitat."
Lori is a Southern Wings Bird Club member
who enjoys bird watching, gardening and
photography as hobbies. She is a Gwinnett
County Master Gardener and a member of the
Georgia Native Plant Society. Her yard is
certified as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
with the National Wildlife Federation.
Location: Gwinnette Justice & Administration Center, 2nd floor conference room area, 75 Langely Dr. Lawrenceville
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/26
10:00 AM to
10:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/27
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/27
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/27
10:00 AM to
10:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/28
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Naturalist-led Canoe Trips at CNC
Date & Time:
08/28
06:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on Thursday, August 6: $25 non-members/$20 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique
introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.
Participants are expected to be an active part of this
program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com
or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at
least one week in advance of trip. Every Fri, Sat & Sun in
August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Sat AM at 8:30. Ages 6 &
up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/28
10:00 AM to
10:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Feeding Time at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/29
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals
happy and healthy as we feed some of our resident animals.
Tuesdays & Saturdays in August at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/29
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Naturalist-led Canoe Trips at CNC
Date & Time:
08/29
06:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on Thursday, August 6: $25 non-members/$20 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique
introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.
Participants are expected to be an active part of this
program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com
or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at
least one week in advance of trip. Every Fri, Sat & Sun in
August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Sat AM at 8:30. Ages 6 &
up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Nighthawk Migration – Bird watching at CNC
Date & Time:
08/29
06:15 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join CNC volunteer and Master Birder, Stacy Zarpentine,
for an evening of bird watching and migration. The
Common Nighthawk migratory route passes right over
CNC. This is also a great opportunity to see other native
species that are active at dusk.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at CNC
Date & Time:
08/29
12:00 PM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using
biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden
mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages.
Every Saturday in August at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Every
Sunday in August at 12:00 & 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths at CNC
Date & Time:
08/30
03:00 PM to
03:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and
animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new
exciting program that explores animals that call the
Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal
and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. Wednesday,
Thursday and Fridays in August at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM,
plus every Saturday & Sunday in August at 3:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/30
04:00 PM to
05:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Naturalist-led Canoe Trips at CNC
Date & Time:
08/30
06:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on Thursday, August 6: $25 non-members/$20 members.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique
introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.
Participants are expected to be an active part of this
program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com
or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Pre-registration required at
least one week in advance of trip. Every Fri, Sat & Sun in
August at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Sat AM at 8:30. Ages 6 &
up.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Nighthawk Migration – Bird watching at CNC
Date & Time:
08/30
06:15 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join CNC volunteer and Master Birder, Stacy Zarpentine,
for an evening of bird watching and migration. The
Common Nighthawk migratory route passes right over
CNC. This is also a great opportunity to see other native
species that are active at dusk.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Palisades Canoe Float & Late Summer Flora
Date & Time:
08/30
10:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$35 non-members/$30 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Bring your own boat or use a CNC canoe and join us for a
leisurely float on the Chattahoochee River. The area offers
a great diversity of habitats and includes oak-hickory
forest, steep north facing slopes, mesic ravine forest, and
floodplain forest. Bring a pack lunch, water and snacks
provided. To register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.com,
and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055
ext. 222. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Family Canoe Day at CNC
Date & Time:
08/30
10:30 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
$15 non-members/$10 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Learn about canoes and how to paddle them. Then use
what you’ve learned as you practice safely on the CNC
pond. Spaces fill fast so register early at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055
ext. 237. Ages 5 & up. Pre-registration required.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Nature Hikes at CNC
Date & Time:
08/30
12:00 PM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using
biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden
mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages.
Every Saturday in August at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Every
Sunday in August at 12:00 & 2:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Green Building Tour at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
08/31
01:00 PM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center,
certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about
what we did to make our building “green” and how you
can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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