Spend a day at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Purchase tickets
Purchase Tickets

We connect you with nature

Whether it’s hiking, canoeing, or just taking a stroll, CNC has something for everyone. With 127 acres on the Chattahoochee River, the possibilities for fun with nature are infinite! Learn all about your backyard with the only Nature Exchange in the Southeast, or explore the birds of prey in the aviaries of the Wildlife Walk. Bring the family, have a picnic, and make a day of it!

Experience

get your nature on

discovery center

learn more

happenings

view our events

CALENDAR

learn more

Experience

Hundreds of activities for all ages

Six wooded hiking trails including ADA-compliant River Boardwalk Trail cover beautiful Georgia Piedmont forest and can easily make visitors feel that they are far away from the city. All trails feature an abundance of plant and wildlife, year-round birding, and are perfect for beginners and experienced hikers.

Trails

Six wooded hiking trails including ADA-compliant River Boardwalk Trail cover beautiful Georgia Piedmont forest and can easily make visitors feel that they are far away from the city. All trails feature an abundance of plant and wildlife, year-round birding, and are perfect for beginners and experienced hikers.
When you canoe with CNC, your naturalist will enlighten you on the cultural and natural history of the river. You'll learn about important ecological relationships and environmental issues that affect this endangered river, while enjoying its peaceful qualities.

Canoeing

When you canoe with CNC, your naturalist will enlighten you on the cultural and natural history of the river. You’ll learn about important ecological relationships and environmental issues that affect this endangered river, while enjoying its peaceful qualities.
The Wildlife Department at the Chattahoochee Nature Center focuses on education and rehabilitation. Dozens of species of native Georgia raptors and reptiles call CNC home.

Wildlife

The Wildlife Department at the Chattahoochee Nature Center focuses on education and rehabilitation. Dozens of species of native Georgia raptors and reptiles call CNC home.
CNC is proud to be involved with the protection, restoration and safeguarding of the many rare and endangered plant species of Georgia. Whether your interest is in gardening, horticulture, education, or science, CNC will keep you engaged with nature.

Horticulture

CNC is proud to be involved with the protection, restoration and safeguarding of the many rare and endangered plant species of Georgia. Whether your interest is in gardening, horticulture, education, or science, CNC will keep you engaged with nature.
From toys and tees to field guides and snacks, you’ll surely find the perfect souvenir or gift to take home. Best of all, your purchase supports the Center's educational programs, resident wildlife, and continued operation. Don't forget about our native bird seed sale!

Discovery Center

From toys and tees to field guides and snacks, you’ll surely find the perfect souvenir or gift to take home. Best of all, your purchase supports the Center’s educational programs, resident wildlife, and continued operation. Don’t forget about our native bird seed sale!
From toys and tees to field guides and snacks, you’ll surely find the perfect souvenir or gift to take home. Best of all, your purchase supports the Center's educational programs, resident wildlife, and continued operation. Don't forget about our native bird seed sale!

Nature Store

From toys and tees to field guides and snacks, you’ll surely find the perfect souvenir or gift to take home. Best of all, your purchase supports the Center’s educational programs, resident wildlife, and continued operation. Don’t forget about our native bird seed sale!

Admission, Reservations & Hours

General admission: $20 Adults | $16 Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13-18) | $14 Children (Ages 3-12) | Children 2 & under are free

Member reservations are required for special events, Family Fun Days, and Sunset Sips. Group Rates are available for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations.

Pets are not permitted on the property, with the exception of service animals. CNC is open rain or shine. CNC is a smoke-free facility. Bike parking is available, but bikes are not allowed on the property.

Monday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon-5PM
Seasonal Hours (April 1-6 and May 27-Aug 11)
Monday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon-5PM

If you arrive after 4:30PM, you are welcome to browse the upper level of the Discovery Center, but return another day to experience the exhibits, Wildlife Walk, and grounds.

Visit the CNC Calendar for days CNC may be closed. For inclement weather, please check our Facebook page or call 770.992.2022 x238.

DOWNLOAD MAP
REVIEW VISITOR POLICY
Purchase Tickets

Join us for an Event

Monthly Weekly Daily
February

March 2025

April
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
23
24
25
26
27
28
1

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

Girl Scout Brownie Night

2

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

3

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

4

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

5

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Storytime by the River

6

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

7

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

8

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

Guided Forest Bathing

Girl Scout Junior Night

9

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

Guided Pond Study (CNC members)

Flying into the Future

10

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

11

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Pee Wee Naturalists

Homeschool Naturalists

12

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Guided Forest Bathing

13

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

14

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

15

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

Habitat Restoration

16

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pre-order

Weekend Activities

Environmental Science Merit Badge

17

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

18

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

19

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

20

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

21

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

22

Water Drop Dash 5K and Fun Run

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Weekend Activities

23

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Weekend Activities

Nature Merit Badge

24

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

25

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

26

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

27

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pick Up

Native Plant Sale

The Nature Club Dine and Discover: Growing Mushrooms

28

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pick Up

Native Plant Sale

29

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pick Up

Weekend Activities

Native Plant Sale

30

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pick Up

Weekend Activities

31

EcoTinker Science Stations

Spring Gallery

Birdseed Fundraiser Pick Up

1
2
3
4
5