A partnership led by the state Department of Natural Resources has been awarded nearly $780,000 to sample, grow and save 14 imperiled plant species. The federal grant will also boost capacity to preserve the plants at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Chattahoochee Nature Center, while spreading that expertise and support to others in the nationally recognized Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance.
The waiting list of 800 children for summer camp at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is a good problem to have, by any typical management metric. Natasha Rice doesn’t see it that way.
To Rice, that waiting list represents an unfulfilled opportunity for the nature center to fulfill its mission of educating about the environment.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center has named Natasha Rice president and CEO.
Rice comes to the position with nearly 30 years of experience, specializing in operations, business development, and human resources for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Fortune 50 companies, and small to mid-size businesses.
The Nature Center on the Chattahoochee River offers a wealth of things to do, but beyond that many are not aware of the wildlife department.
“We are one of our rehabilitators in the state,” CNC Wildlife Department Director Kathryn Dudeck said. “Our department is licensed for birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians. All resident animals are injured and non-releasable.
15th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor Top Wedding Vendors Across America
December 21, 2020
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Roswell, GA—The Chattahoochee Nature Center is pleased to announce our selection as a 2021 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This accolade represents the highest- and most-rated from wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning, registry brand, and mobile app.
Despite COVID-19 interrupting many 2020 weddings and social events, wedding professionals around the nation continued to support to-be-weds throughout their wedding planning journeys. From adjusting future schedules to make way for postponed weddings, to helping couples host socially distanced weddings following state and local guidelines and restrictions with an increased focus on health and safety, wedding pros—and the industry as a whole—rallied together in 2020, ultimately helping couples continue to celebrate life and love. The Knot 2021 Best of Weddings recognition honors the vendors who went above and beyond to help to-be-weds navigate the global pandemic.
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In 2021, five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. In its fifteenth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting local wedding vendors with The Knot Best of Weddings 2021, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country. This comes as the industry prepares for an increase in upcoming celebrations due to postponed events throughout 2020.
To determine the winners, The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across various vendor categories—including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more—to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals that engaged couples should consider booking for their own unique weddings.
“The Ben Brady Pavilion is a lovely space to hold an event. The large pavilion is mostly covered and sits right on the water. As night falls, the cafe lights add ambiance and charm. The spacious green lawn adjacent to the pavilion is great for overflow for larger parties. The staff at CNC are responsive, helpful and kind. You can tell they love what they do and are proud of where they work.” – Julie Cumming, ‘cue Barbeque
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Surrounded by nature with lush trees and a lake, the Chattahoochee Nature Center presents couples with a choice of multiple locations, amenities, and affordable packages. The welcoming staff will help make your special day unique and unforgettable. Suitable for boutique or large weddings, the five venues offer something for every bride and groom. As an award-winning venue, they offer an exceptional level of service for your long-awaited celebration.
Chattahoochee Nature Center was founded in 1976, and we focus on our mission of connecting people to nature. For over 40 years, CNC has welcomed thousands of visitors to our 127 acres of forest, wetlands, and riverside habitat. We also preserve the natural splendor of the local area, presenting a bountiful setting for your special day.
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Since the Nature Center has been located along the Chattahoochee River for more than 40 years, “We recognized the resource for our center as well as citizens of the area. Really the goal was to connect people to the river and there is no better way to do that than the canoe trips,” said Alicia Thompson, senior director of community programs.
Alicia Evans has been with the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) in the metro Atlanta area since 2007. She grew up in Atlanta and has always loved nature and the outdoors, but it wasn’t until she learned that “environmental education” was something she could study in college that she realized she could turn it into a career.
Photos by Laura Tarquino of Vosamo Photography // Elle and Annetta shared parsha D’varim.
Elle Kaufmann and family were headed for the Haas Promenade, the Tayelet, in Jerusalem for a July 20 bat mitzvah ceremony and festivities. As COVID evolved in May, the family decided to redirect and execute the event at the lush Roswell Chattahoochee Nature Center.
August 15, 2020, 1:25 pm- Saporta Report By David Pendered, Publisher
Hikers on a trial at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
The new Hike for Health Challenge, with its $250 incentive from REI, is the latest example of the growing synergy among the leaders of 10 parks and greenspaces in metro Atlanta. The Hike for Health Challenge encourages folks to walk trails in 10 parks in metro Atlanta during the next 10 months.
Ten organizations have joined forces with national recreation retailer REI for the Hikes for Health Challenge encouraging the public to hike, walk, or jog 10 trails in 10 greenspaces over the next 10 months.
Organizations participating in the challenge include Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Chastain Park Conservancy, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Dunwoody Nature Center, Friends of Lost Corner, Livable Buckhead, Parks Cobb County, Peachtree Creek Greenway, and Sandy Springs Conservancy.
