Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075
770-992-2055
CNC History Hunt
WHEN: June 1st – August 31st
The land around CNC has a long and interesting history. On this challenging hunt, learn about native peoples and families that once called this area home and about historical sites that you can visit at CNC.
Recycled Animal Craft Contest
WHEN: July 1st – 31st
It’s time for the 3rd annual Recycled Animal Craft Contest. Bird is the word this year! We want to see your best bird- from humming bird to peacock- made from recycled and found objects. Artwork will be on display during Biomes Day on August 3, 2013. The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s own Celebrity Box Turtle will be judging the sculptures for originality and creative use of materials and will announce winners at noon. Entering Artists and one Parent/Guardian will be admitted free that day and the winning sculpture will be displayed in the Nature Exchange through the month of August. The deadline to enter is 5pm, August 1, 2013.
Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine Our River Film
WHEN: July 1st – 31st
Come join us for a viewing of our featured film: Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine Our River. The viewing schedule is: Monday – Friday at 1pm; Saturday at 11:30 and 3:30; Sunday at 12:30 and 3:30 in Cowie Weiss Theater, lower level of the Discover Center. See Nature Exchange Naturalists with questions.
Pollination station in the Nature Exchange
WHEN: July 1st – 31st
What makes a pollinator special…the shape of their beaks or the buzz of their wings? Discover how pollinators do their thing and discover what pollinators provide for us.
Creature Feature
WHEN: Thursdays & Fridays at 4:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM
All Ages. Join us every Thursday and Friday at 4 pm for Creature Feature! Meet one of our native, resident animals with a CNC Naturalist. Each month will be a different theme so Creature Feature is always exciting! Location will vary so check with admissions desk when you arrive!
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 Singer-Songwriter Concert Series
WHEN: July 5th at 8:00 PM
Our 2013 Concert Series with Home by Dark Productions kicks off in the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Friday, June 7th and we are excited!! James Casto and his crew from Chukkar Farms will be bringing the best songwriters in America to Roswell, GA for songwriter-in-the-round shows. So, mark your 2013 calendars for the First Friday of every month, May thru October and consider Season Tickets! Bring your picnic, invite friends and enjoy an incredible night of music in a unforgettable setting. www.homebydark.com
First Friday 2013 dates include:
Fri. July 5 @ 8pm
Fri. August 2 @ 8pm
Fri. September 6 @ 8pm
Fri. October 4 @ 8pm
Tickets on sale soon!
If you’re interested in season tickets, send an e-mail to karen@homebydark.com We have reserved tables seating 2, 4, 6, or 8 or general admission on the lawn .
Storytime by the River
WHEN: Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM
Ages 3 – 5. Stories tell us a lot about nature! Join our volunteer librarian as she uses books, puppets and songs to share stories about nature with a new theme each month!
Morning River Canoe Trip
WHEN: July 6th 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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. Ages 6 – adult, $30 General Public/$25 Members, Advance Registration Required.
River Canoe Trips
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays in July, 6:00 PM – Dusk; Ages 6 to adult
Calling all River Rats – it’s time to get out on the River! Join us for a paddling adventure as you discover the animals and plants that call the Chattahoochee home. CNC naturalists will lead you on a journey down river as you see it in new ways and discover why this resource is so important. (Also offered June through October; check the next two CNC newsletters for additional trips.) Whether it’s your first time on the water or your fifth – you won’t want to miss this! Registration begins April 1st! Email scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x237!
Pee-Wee Naturalist Summer Series (Ages 3 & 4)
WHEN: July 9th 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Its 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 Wonderful Water, Powerful Pollinators, and Animal Antics! $50 General Public/$40 CNC Members (price per session; adult helper required and admitted free) Advance Registration Required by June 6th.
The 14th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
WHEN: July 13th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and July 14th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival fills the air with the beating wings of hundreds of beautiful butterflies as they are released during this annual family festival! This year, an expanded “Butterfly Encounter” tented exhibit allows visitors to hand-feed more than 250 free flying butterflies and gardeners can purchase pollinator and host plants too. Enjoy the show when butterflies land on flowers after the releases. Live music; photography and entomology exhibits; arts and crafts; plus face painting for lots of fun. Kids can wear their butterfly costumes and march in the butterfly parades each day. Food trucks will sell snacks and picnics. ADMISSION IS $12 VISITORS AT ENTRANCE, $8 FOR CNC MEMBERS ONLY-WHO CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE STARTING JULY 1. FREE FOR CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER. Free shuttle bus from St. Francis School lot on Willeo Road, south of 120. Contact 770-992-2055 ext. 236 or visit www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Butterfly Encounter
WHEN: July 13 – July 31, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Sunday hours are 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
For a limited time, come out for a truly unique butterfly experience. Get nose to proboscis with hundreds of free flying, native butterfly species in this temporary live butterfly exhibit. While you are here, learn how you can attract these beautiful creatures to your garden. The exhibit is open each day from 10 am – 4:30 pm and is included with general admission. CNC members are free! Be sure to check out our butterfly host and nectar plants available for purchase to take home with you!
Night Hike
WHEN: July 20th 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summer is here and that means that heading out to CNC at night is the PERFECT way to enjoy nature. Bring a friend or the entire family to hike through the woodlands or wetlands of CNC and discover how active the evening can be in the outdoors. You will even get to visit with one of our non-releasable nocturnal animals up close. And the best way to end a night hike is roasting marshmallows around the campfire. All Ages, $10 General Public/$7 CNC Members.
Canoe 101
WHEN: July 21th 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 5 – adult; $15 General Public/$10 CNC Members (price is per person; book a third seat in a canoe and get half off.); Advance Registration is Required (space is limited.)
Want to plan on spending the summer on the River but unsure of where to start? Well then join us to discover the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques. Spend some time on one of CNC’s ponds to practice your newly-acquired skills. Perfect for new paddlers from age 5 to adult!
The Nature Club Monthly Meeting: Geology in Georgia
WHEN: June 27th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We have a great summer planned for The Nature Club. Come join old and new friends for a potluck at 7 pm. Then afterwards join Bill Witherspoon and Dr. Pamela Gore (geology teachers) who will take us on a virtual road trip to see Georgia’s geological wonders, from the coast to the mountains; landscapes, rocks, minerals, fossils, and the human stories geology has shaped. Ages 16 – Adult, $10 General Public, $5 CNC Members.
Drum Circle
WHEN: July 26th 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$5 Donation requested. Come and join the drum circle at the nature center the 4th Friday of the month thru September. Professional drum leader Chuck Cogliandro leads the rhythm as you take part in one of the most basic celebrations of music. All experience levels and spectators welcome- please bring your own drum or rhythm instrument.
