Make the Most of Your CNC Experience!

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM, Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Creature Feature – Outstanding Owls: Thursdays and Friday at 4:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM, All Ages, Discover what makes these raptors so outstanding!  Did you know that February marks the beginning of breeding season for some owls?  Warm up in our Discovery Center and visit with a CNC non-releasable owl.

Bio-Buggies: Friday, February 12, 15, and 24, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Ages 4 –12, Visit the our Bio-Buggy to explore the variety of birds or insects that call the CNC home! 

Winter Weekends: Laughing Matters - Acting Out, Saturday, February 13, 11:00 AM: Laughing Matters’ improvisation will tickle the funny bone as you share your ideas and take part in the unscripted, unexpected and hilarious results. A CNC favorite year after year! All ages.

Guided Nature Hike: Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 PM, A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM,Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Great Backyard Bird Count: Sunday, February 14, 1:00 – 4:00, All Ages, General Admission/Members FREE, Come and learn more about how you can be involved in the Great Backyard Bird Count.  Explore the Bird Bio Buggy and see CNC’s resident birds up close. 

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Bio-Buggies: Friday, February 12, 15, and 24, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Ages 4 –12, Visit the our Bio-Buggy to explore the variety of birds or insects that call the CNC home! 

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM, Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Creature Feature – Outstanding Owls: Thursdays and Friday at 4:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM, All Ages, Discover what makes these raptors so outstanding!  Did you know that February marks the beginning of breeding season for some owls?  Warm up in our Discovery Center and visit with a CNC non-releasable owl.

Winter Weekends: Seeing in the Dark, February 20 & 21, 1:00 PM: This film introduces the wonders of the night sky and how casual stargazers and serious amateurs have made astronomy a part of their lives. Appropriate for all ages. Running time 60 minutes.

Guided Nature Hike: Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 PM, A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM,Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Turtle Treats: Sunday, February 21, 12:30 – 1:45 PM, Ages 3 – 6, $30 Non-Members, $15 Members, Pre-Registration Required, Come explore the world of turtles with our naturalists and wildlife staff!  Create your own turtle shell to wear, play turtle games, and get the opportunity to see what our turtles and tortoises eat while you enjoy some healthy and tasty turtle treats!  To Register, Click Here!

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM, Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Bio-Buggies: Friday, February 12, 15, and 24, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Ages 4 –12, Visit the our Bio-Buggy to explore the variety of birds or insects that call the CNC home! 

Creature Feature – Outstanding Owls: Thursdays and Friday at 4:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM, All Ages, Discover what makes these raptors so outstanding!  Did you know that February marks the beginning of breeding season for some owls?  Warm up in our Discovery Center and visit with a CNC non-releasable owl.

Winter Weekends: Piccadilly Puppets - Butterfly Ballad, Saturday, February 27, 11:00 AM: Follow the story of butterflies Katy and Kevin Caterpillar as they grow and make an amazing journey to Mexico and back. All ages.

Guided Nature Hike: Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 PM, A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Feeding Time: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4PM,Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of our resident animals as our Wildlife Department feeds them!

Docent Orientation: Sunday, February 28, 12:30 – 5:00 PM, FREE, Pre-Registration Required, In this introduction class, we will explore the various areas of education volunteering, including leading guided hikes on the weekends, interpreting exhibits around the grounds, and doing live animal presentations for visitors.  To register, please contact Rebecca at (770) 992-2055 x 236 or email r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.org

Green Building Tour: Sundays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, Learn about our “green’ building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Wilderness First Aid: Saturday March 6th and Sunday March 7th, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, $149 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, provides entry-level training for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare themselves for outdoor trips. Topics covered range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. All of our instructors have extensive outdoor experience and have been selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and rescue, but also for their teaching skills. WFA is a two-year certification that does not include CPR. American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR is an optional extra that can be taken on the evening of day one. Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. To Register, Click Here! For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992 -2055 x 222.

Wilderness First Responder: Saturday May 1st – Sunday May 9th, 8:30AM – 5PM with one late night, $595 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors and students in outdoor recreational programs. The 72-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended-care situations.  This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision-making abilities.  Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register. For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x 222.

Wilderness First Aid: Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, $149 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, provides entry-level training for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare themselves for outdoor trips. Topics covered range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. All of our instructors have extensive outdoor experience and have been selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and rescue, but also for their teaching skills. WFA is a two-year certification that does not include CPR. American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR is an optional extra that can be taken on the evening of day one. Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. To Register, Click Here! For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992 -2055 x 222.

Wilderness First Responder Recertification: Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, $164 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, is an intensive two-day class specially designed for people who have completed WFR, whose certification is due to expire or will expire within one month of the date shown on the card. Taking the WFR Recertification will bring you up to date with all new wilderness protocols and refresh your memory on standard WFR curriculum. American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR, valid for two years, can be taken on the evening of the first day (5:30pm-7:30pm) at an additional charge of $35. Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register. For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x 222.

Wilderness Survival: Saturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, Ages 16 - Adult, $140 Pre-Registration Required, Whether you're planning to audition for an episode of Survivor or just want to improve your wilderness aptitude, this workshop is bound to be an exciting weekend! We'll spend some time in the classroom, but the bulk of our learning will take place in scenarios on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.  Topics will include: Making a Plan: food, water, fire, shelter  - Water: collection, purification and filtration - Food: trapping, edible plants and cooking methods - Fire: wood, location, one match fire and Flint & Steel - Shelter: location and examples - Calling for Help: basic signaling and leaving notes or signs - Building Survival Kits

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Saturday, February 6 from 6:45 PM - Sunday, February 7 at 10:00 AM. This star-studded overnight is a great opportunity for Brownies to complete their Space Explorer Try-It Visit our website at www.chattnaturecenter for details and registration information. $32 scout. Pre-registration required.