Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075
770-992-2055
Throughout June
In the Nature Store- Coloring Books
All coloring books 10% off during the month of June. CNC members save 20%
In The Nature Exchange
Happy Birthday Nature Exchange!
The Nature Exchange at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is turning four! To
celebrate, we are unveiling new activities, new backpacks and some great
new trading items. Stop by this month and receive a birthday gift from
the Nature Exchange!
Summer Scavenger Hunt- Your Watershed Connection
June – August
What is your connection to the Chattahoochee River Watershed? Learn about
what makes up a watershed as you search the Nature Center for plants and
animals that call this watershed home. Complete the scavenger hunt and
earn Nature Exchange points! Scavenger Hunt starts in the Nature
Exchange.
Story Time by the River
WHEN: Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Join volunteers for a fun story time at CNC. Using books, puppets, and other props, they tell stories all about nature. Ages 3 – 5.
Creature Feature – The Amazing Web
WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays at 11 AM & 4 PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM
All Ages. What does a Barred Owl have to do with a blackberry? Plenty! Come to CNC and explore all of those natural connections in the world around us and how you can keep those links strong. Visit with a CNC resident animal up close.
Trail Hikes
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00PM
A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity.
Feeding Time
WHEN: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4:00PM
Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!
Animal Encounter
WHEN: Sundays at 4:00 PM
Learn about the native wildlife living at CNC through a 30-minute live animal presentation with one of our naturalists or docents.
James Casto performs with Roxie Dean and Jim Parker
WHEN: June 1st at 8:00 PM
A portion of proceeds to benefit Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation
In June, James Casto is joined by hit songwriters Roxie Dean and Jim Parker. Roxie Dean wrote the Grammy nominated “When I Think About Angels” for Jamie O’Neal, the hit “Why They Call It Falling” for LeAnn Womack, as well as cuts by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, and more.
Jim Parker wrote multiple cuts for country legend John Anderson, including “Chicken Truck” and “More Than A Feeling.” He’s also had cuts by Aaron Tippin and others. Jim is host of the popular “Jim Parker Presents…” Songwriters Concert Series, which brings in some of the biggest names in the songwriting world to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL.
This will be a great night as a portion of the proceeds will benefit Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation. So, get a table for 2, 4, 6, or 8, invite family and friends, bring food and beverages, and enjoy an incredible night of music under the Ben Brady Pavilion on the beautiful grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell.
Tree Climbing
WHEN: June 2nd from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Ages 6 – adult. $35 General Public and $30 Members. Advance Registration Required by May 30th. Recreational Tree Climbing is now at CNC! Climbing ropes in trees is great fun for the family. This 2½ hour introductory climb will get you up high in a tree for a new perspective of your favorite nature center. The fee also includes admission to CNC for the day.
Birds of Prey Day
WHEN: June 2nd from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1:00 PM Birds of Prey Show – High flying birds of prey from Georgia Southern’s Center for Wildlife Education will swoop and soar during this special presentation. Experienced falconers fly several species of birds of prey and explain the various adaptations that make this group of birds so intriguing.
11:00 AM Wildlife Walk Guided Tour – Take a guided tour of the Wildlife Walk with CNC Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck.
11:30 AM and 3:00 PM Meet CNC’s Hawks and Owls – Meet some of our glove-trained hawks and owls that serve on our education animal team.
Noon-4:00 PM Bird Bio-Buggy – See, touch, and learn about all the special adaptations that set birds apart from all other animals.
Noon-4:00 PM Feather Painting in the Nature Exchange – Think you can paint with a feather? Find out, and make a painting to take home.
3:00 PM Meet a Falconer – Meet Thom Bardugon of the North American Falconry Association and learn about the history, training, and birds of this sport of kings.
4:00 PM Feeding Time – Watch as we feed our birds of prey.
Date Night Canoe Trip
WHEN: June 2nd from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Adults Only. Advance Registration Required. $30 for general public, $25 for members. Arrive as early as 4:30pm (Trip at 6pm) Take a night off as you enjoy the beautiful scenery the Chattahoochee River has to offer. Date night is designed exclusively for adults looking to get away for the evening, relax and connect to the river and its surroundings. Participants are invited to arrive early and stay a bit later to enjoy the grounds and trails of the Nature Center. Bring a picnic dinner with a bottle of wine to enjoy before or after your trip. This is the perfect setting for a first date, celebrating a special anniversary or just to catch up with a close friend. Canoe trip will end approximately at 8:30 and participants are invited to relax on the grounds till 9:30 PM.
Nature Meditation Workshops
WHEN: June 3rd and 7th from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages 10 – Adult. $20 General Public/$15 CNC Members. Advance Registration Required by May 30th. These workshops will help you reawaken your capacity to experience, participate in, and communicate with the tremendous world of life that exists all around us and within us. Join us for gentle stretching (suitable for all ages), breathing, walking, and meditation in the beautiful natural setting of Chattahoochee Nature Center.
River Canoe Trips
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, June, July and August at 6:00 PM
Ages 6 – adult. $30 General Public/$25 Members. An outdoor adventure is waiting for you… There is no need to travel afar when the Chattahoochee River is in your own backyard. Take an urban adventure and experience rich wildlife through our river canoe trips. Join experienced and knowledgeable river naturalists as you re-imagine the river through a canoeing experience. Learn the history, habitat, ecology and recent issues impacting the local watershed – all while enjoying the serenity the river offers. CNC provides all equipment for participants. Advance Registration Required.
The Gardener is In!
WHEN: June 9th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Are you hoping to get a garden started this summer? Would you like to have a tour of our Unity Garden? Would you like to have a chance to chat with our garden coordinator? Here’s you chance! Grab you hat, some sunscreen, and a bottle of water and stop by for some informal gardening tips, and a chance to take a look at what we have growing over the summer.
Canoeing 101
WHEN: June 9th and 17th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 5 – Adult. Advance Registration Required. Learn the basics of canoeing and put your skills to the test. This is a great introduction course into the world of canoeing. Learn parts of the boat discover different strokes and practice canoeing on a CNC pond. This is a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to experience canoeing or brush up on skills. Attend Canoeing 101 and become a confident paddler! All equipment is provided.
Teddy Bear Picnic
WHEN: June 10th at 1:00 PM
All Ages. Advance Registration Required by June 7th. Invite your best stuffed friend to a picnic at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. We will play games, hold a Teddy Bear Parade and make new friends during this special day out. Make sure to bring a picnic and blanket.
Pee-Wee Naturalist Summer Series (Ages 3 & 4)
WHEN: Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, August 7
$50 Non-Members/$40 Members (price per session; adult helper required and admitted free)
Pre-Registration Required. It’s summer and a GREAT time to get your little one outside and connected to nature. Join a CNC naturalist and explore nature through animal presentations, art projects, and natural world investigations, including trail walks and interactive activities covering Camouflage Kids, Search the Skies for Butterflies, and Plant Playtime Olympics 2012!
34th Annual Possum Trot- 10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
WHEN: June 16th at 7:00 AM
Presented by Big Peach Running Company, the 34th Annual Possum Trot 2012 supporting the Chattahoochee Nature Center is an official qualifier and a great warm up for the Peachtree Road Race. Register online at active.com or get info from ww.chattnaturecenter.org/possum-trot.html.
Go to any Big Peach Running Company store in advance for a reduced rate of $28 or on race day for $35, the Fun Run is $15. All racers receive a swag bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.
Night Hike
WHEN: June 16th from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$10 General Public, $7 Members. All Ages. Join a naturalist on an outdoor journey to see what happens as the sun goes down and the night comes to life! Hike through the wetlands or woods, visit with a nocturnal animal up close and enjoy a summer campfire complete with marshmallow roasting.
Drum Circle
WHEN: June 22nd from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$5 donation requested.
Join us in a new monthly event! Drum the stars into the sky. Bring your djembe, bongos or other rhythmic instrument and take part in one of the most basic celebrations of music. All experience levels and spectators welcome.
Nature’s Healers: Medicinal Plants and Aromatherapy for Women
WHEN: June 23rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$20 General Public/$15 CNC Members. Ages 16 – Adult. Advance registration required by June 18. One of the most popular programs given by the Horticulture department, this is a fun and interactive way to get to know Mother Nature! Join CNC horticulturist Lisa Cole for an introductory look into the amazing world of healing plants. This class focuses on herbs and oils used since antiquity to treat a variety of ailments, with an emphasis on women’s needs. Class includes a hands-on presentation, crafting of floral water and teas for participants to take home, and a tour of healing plants which grow at CNC.
Special Morning Canoe Trip
WHEN: June 30th from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages 6 – adult. $30 General Public/$25 Members. An outdoor adventure is waiting for you… There is no need to travel afar when the Chattahoochee River is in your own backyard. Take an urban adventure and experience rich wildlife through our river canoe trips. Join experienced and knowledgeable river naturalists as you re-imagine the river through a canoeing experience. Learn the history, habitat, ecology and recent issues impacting the local watershed – all while enjoying the serenity the river offers. CNC provides all equipment for participants.
