Welcome to the Nature Exchange!
The Nature Exchange is THE place to indulge your natural curiosity. Thousands of natural objects from around the world are waiting to be discovered and you can even take them home for your special nature collection. Learn how Here
The Nature Exchange is open during regular Chattahoochee Nature Center operating hours and is included with admission. Trading ends at 4:30 pm. CNC members can visit the Nature Exchange for free everyday.
What is the Nature Exchange? Watch this and find out!
June in the Nature Exchange – Water Water Everywhere
Throughout June
Meet the creatures that call the CNC ponds home. Each day we will bring in tiny creatures that tell us a lot about water quality. Check them out under the microscope and see if you can identify them.
The Nature Exchange is on Facebook
Did you know that the Nature Exchange at the Chattahoochee Nature Center has its own Facebook page? Keep up with what is happening in the Nature Exchange including new cool objects for trade, extra point opportunities and project ideas and more! Like Us Now!
Who’s Trading?
Regular Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | Andrew | Andrew or Brian | Brian | Brian | Brian | Andrew |
(Subject to Change.)
Summer in the Nature Exchange!
Summer Scavenger Hunt- CNC History Hunt
June- August
The land around CNC has a long and interesting history. On this challenging hunt, learn about the Native Peoples and families that once called this area home and about historical sites that you can visit at CNC.
Recycled Animal Craft Contest – Call for Entries
Join us for the 3nd annual Recycled Animal Contest. This year, we want to see your best recycled birds! Create any bird you can imagine from owls to peacocks. Just be sure to use found and recycled materials. The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s own Celebrity Box Turtle will be judging the sculptures for originality and creative use of materials. Entries due by July 31. Click here for more information.
The Nature Exchange- Pollination Station
Throughout July
What makes a pollinator special? Is it the shape of their beaks or the buzz of their wings? Visit Pollination Station to find out how pollinators do their thing and discover what pollinators provide for us.
The Nature Exchange- Traveling Traders
Throughout August
The Nature Exchange wants to hear about your summer travels around the neighborhood or around the world! Extra traveling points will be awarded to traders who bring in projects about their travels. We will also be showcasing our most exotic trading items with activities about world plants, animals, minerals and fossils.
Beautiful Biomes Day Featuring the Recycled Animal Craft Show and Award Ceremony
August 3 from 11-3
Reading Rewards Program
Read your favorite books and earn Nature Exchange points at the same time! Find out how and to download a printable reading log here.