Ongoing Programs
Want to discover more about the watershed or new was to enjoy? Check below for upcoming adult programming opportunities.
Stand up Paddle Board River Cruising
Saturday, May 18th; Two times to choose from (11am – 1pm or 2:30 – 4:30pm); $40 General Public/$35 CNC Members; Ages 12 – Adult; Advance Registration required by May 15
Come out and join us for a completely new way to enjoy the Chattahoochee River through Walk on Water Adventures LLC. Our paddle guides will teach you all the paddle board basics to get you standing and cruising the river. Paddle board, paddle and PFD will be provided. Participation in Stand up Paddle Boarding 101 is recommended.
Creative Photography with a Digital SLR Camera
Saturday, June 8th, 10:30 – 3pm; Ages 16 – Adult, $60 General Public/$50 CNC Members; Advance Registration Required by June 5th
Just in time for those summer vacations! This workshop is designed to help students feel comfortable with using the many features of their digital SLR camera, leaving the “auto” setting behind and stepping into the more creative and fun side of photography. Whether you have just moved up to a new digital camera or have had your camera for awhile and still wondering what some of the controls on your camera will do, this class is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn and shoot images with “hands-on” experience on CNC grounds.
Nature’s Healers: Medicinal Plants and Aromatherapy for Women
Saturday, June 22, 10am – 1pm, $25 General Public/$20 CNC Members, Ages 16 – Adult, Advance registration required by June 19
The summer solstice is upon us and the perfect time for harvesting plants for our class. Join CNC Environmental 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.
Stand up Paddle Boarding 101
Saturday, June 22; Two times to choose from (2 – 3pm or 4 – 5pm); We will begin filling spaces in the first time slot and when it fills we will move to the next one.)
Ages 12 – Adult; $20 General Public/$15 CNC Members; Advance registration required by June 19
Get ready for a summer on the river by signing up for a Stand up Paddleboarding class through Walk on Water Adventures LLC. This exciting new class is perfect for those curious about trying paddle boarding for the first time and for those that have paddled before. Class will teach entering and exiting the water safely and correct paddling techniques. Come out and try this fun and exciting way to enjoy our beautiful water ways. Paddle board, paddle and PFD will be provided.
Creative Photography – Going to the Next Level
Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00 – 4:30pm
Ages 16 – Adult, $60 General Public/$50 CNC Members, Advance Registration Required by June 19th
This workshop will help you go to the next level with your photography. Find out what some of the advanced features and controls on your digital camera can do for you to make your images “keepers.” We will do some classroom work and then try out what you learn on the grounds of CNC. Students should have a basic understanding of the operation of their digital SLR camera. For those that need more help with learning basic controls, the “Creative Use of Your Digital SLR” class is a good starting point (offered Saturday, June 8th).
Stand up Paddle Board River Trip
Saturday, June 29th; 2 – 4pm
Ages 12 – Adult; $40 General Public/$35 CNC Members; Advance Registration required by June 26
Come out and join us for a completely new way to enjoy the Chattahoochee River through Walk on Water Adventures LLC. Our paddle guides will teach you all the paddle board basics to get you standing and cruising the river. Paddle board, paddle and PFD will be provided. Participation in Stand up Paddle Boarding 101 is recommended.
Want to hit the River? Discover our Canoe Trips on the ‘Hooch!
Get involved at CNC through our Nature Club for Adults, volunteering, or our ChattPACK!
Please check our Calendar of Events for daily programs included with admission.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If a class is cancelled for any reason you will receive a full refund. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please contact our office at least six business days prior to your scheduled program. $20 of your registration fee will be retained by CNC. You will receive confirmation when we receive your cancellation. If you do not receive confirmation within one business day, we have not received your cancellation. No refunds will be given for cancellations made fewer than 6 business days prior to your scheduled program.