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 Tuesday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Thursday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Thursday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/7/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Friday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Friday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Friday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Friday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Friday's from 6/7/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Friday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Saturday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Saturday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Saturday's from 6/7/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Live Butterfly Releases - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Every Saturday in July, the CNC hosts live butterfly releases, along with family activities to excite your senses.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 11am
Cost: Member Families $15; Non-member families $30
Saturday First Saturday Hike - Elachee Nature Science Center
Join a naturalist on a guided hike and enjoy the beauty of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
7/5/08
Time: 10am-11:30am
Cost: Adults $5; Children (2-12) $3, (under 2) free
Sunday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Sunday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Sunday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Sunday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Sunday Exploration Stations Day - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Visit the Classification, Conservation, Observation, Sensation, and Pollination stations to learn about areas of nature through hands-on activities.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: Free with admission
Tuesday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
 Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
 Dive-in-Movie: Horton Hear's a Who - Roswell Pool
What could be more fun than an evening at the pool watching a good family movie? Bring your noodles, floats, towels and chairs to Roswell Area Park pool for a free dive-in movie – Horton Hears a Who. The movie is rated G.
For more information, please call 770.594.6134.
Cost: $3 for residents, $4 for non-residents, Ages 2 and under are free.
Time: Movie will begin at dark
 Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Daily 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Thursday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Thursday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Thursday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Thursday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Daily 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Friday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Friday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Friday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Friday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Friday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Friday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from Fri 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Daily 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
American Girl Beach Party - The Reading Tree
Bring beach blankets, beach buckets, beach shovels…we’re going to have a beach! Learn how to make a sand castle, do beach dances, and s’more.
Ages: 6 & up
Time: 6:57-8:27 p.m.
Cost: None stated - call prior to arriving
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Saturday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions. Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Saturday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Live Butterfly Releases - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Every Saturday in July, the CNC hosts live butterfly releases, along with family activities to excite your senses.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 11am
Cost: Member Families $15; Non-member families $30
Saturday ElacheeTrail Crew Work Day - Elachee Nature Science Center
Get some fresh air while working to improve Elachee's trails. Bring water, lunch, gloves, and rain gear. Tools, training, and afternoon refreshments are included. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lake Trailhead/Overflow Parking Lot. Participants must call to pre-register.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Free
Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Daily 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Junior Girl Scout Butterfly Badge - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Pre-Registration Required
Junior Girl Scouts can sign-up in advance to complete the requirements for the Butterfly Badge.
Contact our scout coordinator at 770-992-2055 ext. 249 or e-mail scouts@chattnaturecenter.com
Time: 9:30 -11 am,
Ages:
Junior Girl Scouts
Cost:
$7 per scout
Trains, Trucks, and Tractors - Southeastern Railway Museum
Little ones can explore trucks, buses, farm equipment, and other large vehicles, as well as 34 acres of antique railroad equipment. Train rides, temporary tattoos, and refreshments are part of the fun.
Ongoing - 7/12/08 - 7/13/08
Ages: 1 to 8
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Adults $8; Children (2-12) $4
Beach-a-Rama - The Reading Tree
Come play in the sand at the world famous Reading Tree beach! Show off your tans in your swim suits and come with a sand bucket and shovel to make sand castles. Lots of beach arts and crafts, too.
Time: 9:30 - 11am
Cost: Free
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Atlanta Botanical Garden Amphitheater Performances - Atlanta Botanical Garden
A series of programs designed to teach children about the natural world through music and stories.
Time: 10:30 am, 11:30 am
Cost: Included with admission: $12; $9 senior citizens and ages 3-17; ages 2 and younger free
Sunday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Sunday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Sunday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Sunday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's, Sunday's 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Sunday's from 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Sunday Rocks! at Six Flags - Six Flags Over Georgia
A series of concerts - all free with paid admission - bring renowned tween scene performers to the park, including Aly & AJ and Drake Bell. Check the website for the detailed scheduled.
Ongoing - Sunday's from 6/8/08 - 7/13/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Trains, Trucks, and Tractors - Southeastern Railway Museum
Little ones can explore trucks, buses, farm equipment, and other large vehicles, as well as 34 acres of antique railroad equipment. Train rides, temporary tattoos, and refreshments are part of the fun.
Ongoing - 7/12/08 - 7/13/08
Ages: 1 to 8
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Adults $8; Children (2-12) $4
Heritage Arts Festival - Underground Atlanta
Fine arts demonstrations, live entertainment, a vendors market, and more.
404.523.2311
http://www.heritageartsfestival.com
Ongoing - Daily 7/9/08 - 7/14/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Tuesday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Thursday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Thursday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Thursday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Thursday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Friday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Friday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Friday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Friday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Friday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Friday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
National Black Arts Festival Children's Village - Woodruff Arts Center
The Children's Education Village challenges children and their families to explore the wonders of Africa and the African Diaspora. Hands-On activities teach specific aspects of history and culture in a variety of interactive stations, Eloise Greenfield autographs free copies of her book Honey I Love in the Target Literacy Center,and children can learn to draw Timon and Pumba in a Disney animation workshop.
Ongoing Daily 7/18/08 - 7/19/08
http://www.nbaf.org
Time: Fri 10am-2pm; Sat 12n-6pm
Cost: Fri (groups only, by reservation) $5; Sat free
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Pee-Wee Planters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Pre-Registration Required
Plants are in full swing this summer at CNC! Join a CNC Naturalist for an exciting venture into the world of plants!
Spaces fill fast so register early at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or 770-992-2055 ext. 237.
Ages: 3 - 6
Time: 10 - 11am
Cost: $18 Non-Members/$12 Members (adult helper required and admitted free)
Saturday EnviroVentures Saturdays: Piedmont Park Safari - Piedmont Park
Explore Piedmont Park and discover what makes it a unique urban environment. Participants scour the park for all kinds of wildlife and the habitats they call home. Pre-registration is required, and reservations close the Friday before each program.
Ages: 5 to 12
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Members $5; Non-members $7
Saturday Night Hike - Chattahoochee Nature Center
What happens after dark at the Chattahoochee Nature Center? Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see and visit with a nocturnal animal up close! Visit the STARLAB to check out the constellations of the summertime sky. Also enjoy roasting marshmallows at a campfire. Registration is appreciated.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 8pm-10pm
Cost: Members $6; Non-members $8
Saturday Family Pond Study - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join a CNC naturalist to learn about the life cycles, food chains, and biodiversity in the pond environment through a hands-on program that makes use of scientific instruments and tools for up-close investigation. A minimum of 10 students is required for this event; reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Ages: 7 to 18
Time: 11am-12n
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Saturday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Live Butterfly Releases - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Every Saturday in July, the CNC hosts live butterfly releases, along with family activities to excite your senses.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 11am
Cost: Member Families $15; Non-member families $30
Saturday Iron Mine Hike - Red Top Mountain State Park
Meet with a member of the parks interpretive staff at the Iron Hill Trail parking lot for a hike along a gravel base trail. Visit the old iron mines from the Allatoona Community.
Ages: 4 to 18
Time: 10am
Cost: Parking $3
Raptors and More - The Reading Tree
Come enjoy the wild animals from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. The naturalist will share all kinds of cool stories about the animals in his care. *This donation goes towards care of the animals.
Cost: $3.50 donation please
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Storytime - The Reading Tree
Ongoing - Tuesdays at 11 am and 1:30 pm and Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's at 11 am
Cost: Free
Atlanta Botanical Garden Amphitheater Performances - Atlanta Botanical Garden
A series of programs designed to teach children about the natural world through music and stories.
Time: 10:30 am, 11:30 am
Cost: Included with admission: $12; $9 senior citizens and ages 3-17; ages 2 and younger free
Sunday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Sunday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Sunday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Sunday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Tuesday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Walk on the Wild Side Night Hike - Panola Mountain State Park
Join a park ranger on a nocturnal hike. See fluorescent creatures, hear bats, and participate in "spider sniffing." You may even see the local night-time denizen, the Barred Owl. Register in advance.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
Cost: Admission $5; Parking $3
Thursday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Thursday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Thursday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Thursday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Friday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Friday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Friday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Friday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Friday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Friday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
Saturday EnviroVentures Saturdays: Tree Needs - Piedmont Park
Find out the basic needs of our favorite summer shade, trees! Participants simulate how trees compete for their needs including and how light, water, and nutrients affect a tree's growth. Pre-registration is required, and reservations close the Friday before each program.
404.876.4024 ; naturalist@piedmontpark.org
Ages: 5 to 12
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Members $5; Non-members $7
Saturday The World of Bats - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Have you ever wondered why these elusive creatures are so important? Have you seen a bat up close? Join the CNC naturalists for an engaging and hands-on adult and family program hosted in partnership with the Georgia Bat Working Group. Come early to picnic. The evening concludes with a campfire and optional netting event. Pre-registration is recommended.
Ages: 6 to 12
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Twilight Hike - Panola Mountain State Park
Join a park ranger on this guided hike when the days are long, the temperatures cool just before sunset, and wildlife is most active. Register in advance.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 5:30pm-9pm
Cost: Admission $5; Parking $3
Saturday Infant Walk - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join a CNC naturalist to discover ways you can connect your infant to the wonders of nature. Find out what plants are okay to touch, great places to explore shapes, and connect with other parents. Advance registration is required.
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: $5-$15/family
Saturday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Saturday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Saturday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
770.992.2055 ext 236; r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.com
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Saturday Live Butterfly Releases - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Every Saturday in July, the CNC hosts live butterfly releases, along with family activities to excite your senses.
Ongoing - Saturday's from 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 11am
Cost: Member Families $15; Non-member families $30
Infant Walk - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join a CNC naturalist to discover ways you can connect your infant to the wonders of nature. Find out what plants are okay to touch, great places to explore shapes, and connect with other parents. Register soon as spaces fill fast at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.
Ages: Birth - 2 years
Time: 10 AM - 11:- AM
Cost: $15 Non-Members/$5 Members (price per family), Pre-Registration Required
Atlanta Botanical Garden Amphitheater Performances - Atlanta Botanical Garden
A series of programs designed to teach children about the natural world through music and stories.
Time: 10:30 am, 11:30 am
Cost: Included with admission: $12; $9 senior citizens and ages 3-17; ages 2 and younger free
Sunday Summer STARLAB - Chattahoochee Nature Center
A naturalist guides you as you learn about the stars, constellations, and planets that are prominent in the summer night sky in the STARLAB planetarium.
7/27/08
Ages: 5 to 18
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Cost: Free with admission
Sunday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Sunday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Sunday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Sunday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Sunday Incredible Insects: Weekend Special - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Head out to CNC to learn about insects that we encounter in our everyday lives and the importance of these six-legged creatures.
Ongoing - Saturday's and Sunday's 7/5/08 - 7/27/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with admission.
Tuesday Raptor Feeding - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join the wildlife staff to learn the ins and outs of raptors' diets.
Ongoing - Tuesday's and Saturday's from 6/3/08 - 8/30/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Wednesday Infant Walk - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Join a CNC naturalist to discover ways you can connect your infant to the wonders of nature. Find out what plants are okay to touch, great places to explore shapes, and connect with other parents. Advance registration is required.
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: $5-$15/family
Wednesday Nature Adventure Days - East Cobb Park
Natural Resource Management lead nature walks, nature related activities, and crafts at the East Cobb Park upper pavilion. The last guided walk leaves the pavilion at 11am. You can also venture on your own with family or friends and complete the Raccoon Ramble, with details available at the park. Walks last approximately one hour, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
3322 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
770.528.8824
kaye.wilson@cobbcounty.org
Time: 9am-12n
Thursday Animal Encounters - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Learn about the native wildlife that lives at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and probably in your own backyard. A naturalist shows a live animal to the group and reveals what makes it special in this 30-minute program.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 6/5/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 10am & 4pm
Cost: Free with admission
Thursday Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Paddle down river on a tour led by a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist, and enjoy a unique introduction to the ecology of the river. Trips go out "weather permitting." Reserve two weeks in advance.
Ongoing - Thursday's from 6/1/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 6 to 18
Time: 6pm-dusk
Cost: Members $25; Non-members $30
Thursday CNC Summer Evenings - Chattahoochee Nature Center
The CNC stays open late on the first Saturday of each month, and live animal presentations and a guided hike are planned. Picnics are welcome!
Ongoing - Thursday's from 7/5/08 - 8/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 2 to 18
Time: Animal presentations 5pm & 7pm; Guided hike 6pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Thursday Observatory Open House - Fernbank Science Center
Visit Fernbank to check out the stars on a clear night. If the weather is bad, the observatory closes.
Ongoing - Thursday's and Friday's from 5/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 8 to 18
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Cost: Adults $4; Students and Seniors $3; Members Free
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