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Creature Feature

June – August: Wednesdays – Fridays at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
September – May: Thursdays and Fridays at 4:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM

All Ages, General Admission/Members FREE

Join us for this exciting new program that explores the animals that call the Chattahoochee Watershed home. Each month focuses on a new animal and a new feature of life within our unique forests, wetlands, and waterways. Animal presentation and hands-on activities engage kids of all ages to learn about all the different aspects of a watershed. Check out our calendar below to find the monthly topic!

Trail Hikes

Wild Hawk.

Guided Trail Hikes

June - August: Saturdays at 10am & 12pm, Sundays at 12pm and 2pm
September- November AND March - May: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm & 3pm
December – February: Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm

All Ages, General Admission/Members FREE

Join a CNC docent and explore one of our six hiking trails! The woodland and wetland trail at CNC are a great place to use your observation skills as you discover the plants and animals that call the Nature Center home.

Bird Watcher Hikes

These special hikes are scheduled throughout the year.

Refer to the calendar section below to see upcoming dates and times.

Click here to download information on how to attract birds [pdf] to your own backyard!

July 2010
S M T W T F S
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
August 2010
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
September 2010
S M T W T F S
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  FREE-With Admission
  Fee Based Program
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri) -- Aug 1st, 2010 (Sun)
  River Canoe Trips

River Adventures! Naturalist-Led Canoe Trips sponsored by REI: Friday – Sunday June, July and August at 6:00 PM; Additional trips on Saturdays at 8:30 AM; Ages 6 –adult, $30 Non-Members/$25 Members, Pre-Registration Required ***Special Discount Trip, Thursday, June 3: $25 Non-Members/$20 Members ***Experienced Paddlers ONLY trip, June 4 ***Families ONLY trip, June 5 - This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life or entertain family and friends. Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Learn more and book online here!

Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
  Creature Feature – Insects are Important Too!
On Site: All About Animals

Thursday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  CNC is home to many different creatures – even six-legged ones!  Join a naturalist as you explore what insects you may find at CNC as well as the animals that might make a meal of them!

Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
6:00 PM
  Guided Canoe Trips
Off Site: On The Water

Guided canoe trips offered Fridays and Sundays during July at 6:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:30 am, conditions permitting. Want an adventurous way to cool off  and unwind? Register online at www.chattnaturecenter.org  or call 770-992-2055 x237.

Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
  Night Hike

Saturday, July 31,  8:00 – 10:00 PM,  Ages 5 and up.  Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center complete with a campfire!  Join Henning von Schmeling as we check out what insects visit CNC at night as we investigate various collecting techniques.  Guests are welcome to stay later for insect collecting.  $10 Non-Members/$5 Members.

Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
  Creature Feature – Insects are Important Too!

Thursday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  CNC is home to many different creatures – even six-legged ones!  Join a naturalist as you explore what insects you may find at CNC as well as the animals that might make a meal of them!

Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 1st, 2010 (Sun)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 1st, 2010 (Sun)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 2nd, 2010 (Mon)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 3rd, 2010 (Tue)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 4th, 2010 (Wed)
10:00 AM
  Story Time by the River

1st Wednesdays,  10:00 – 11:00 AM, Ages 3 – 5.  Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our volunteer storytellers share stories about the insects all around us!

Aug 4th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 4th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 5th, 2010 (Thu)
  Master Naturalist Certification Course

Starting in August and continuing through April- offered the First Thursday of each Month.   $240 Non-Members/ $210 Members.   Book Online for our Master Naturalist Certification. The Georgia Master Naturalist program is a hand on environmental education program that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia through lectures, field studies and relevant resource materials.  For more information on this certification, visit http://www.forestry.uga.edu/outreach/georgia-master-naturalist.php

Aug 5th, 2010 (Thu)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 6th, 2010 (Fri) -- Aug 8th, 2010 (Sun)
  River Canoe Trips

River Adventures! Naturalist-Led Canoe Trips sponsored by REI: Friday – Sunday June, July and August at 6:00 PM; Additional trips on Saturdays at 8:30 AM; Ages 6 –adult, $30 Non-Members/$25 Members, Pre-Registration Required ***Special Discount Trip, Thursday, June 3: $25 Non-Members/$20 Members ***Experienced Paddlers ONLY trip, June 4 ***Families ONLY trip, June 5 - This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life or entertain family and friends. Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Learn more and book online here!

Aug 6th, 2010 (Fri)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat) -- Aug 8th, 2010 (Sun)
  Backyard Campout

Saturday, August 7 – Sunday, August 8,  5:00 PM – 10:00 AM.  Join us as we sleep out under the stars at CNC.  We’ll provide space, water, bathrooms campfire and a night of fun; you bring the rest. $40 Non-Member Families/$30 Member Families, Pre-Registration required, call 770-992-2055 x 237, Register online at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com

Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat)
  Jewel of the Earth- Summer Film Series in the Cowie Weiss Theater

Saturday, August 7,  11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, All Ages.  Join Sir David Attenborough on a memorable time-traveling detective story as he explores ancient life suspended in amber from millions of years ago. During this back 40 million years, you will discover amazing insights in to life on Earth. Running Time: 60 Minutes.

Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 7th, 2010 (Sat)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 8th, 2010 (Sun)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 8th, 2010 (Sun)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 9th, 2010 (Mon)
  Home School Monday in the Nature Exchange

Monday, 12:30 – 4:00 PM.  Join us for a naturalist picnic from 12:30-4:00 PM where you can bring a picnic lunch and learn about a new nature topic. Then from 1 to 4 PM stay for special home school hours in the Nature Exchange. Nature Exchange naturalists will help you with biology and geology questions and homeschoolers receive special discounts on Nature Exchange items. 

 

Aug 9th, 2010 (Mon)
  Bio-Buggies

Monday, August 9, 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Ages 4 –12.  Come explore the Insect and Bird Bio-Buggies!  Discover the fascinating world of insects and birds with hand-on experiments and tools.

Aug 9th, 2010 (Mon)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 10th, 2010 (Tue)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 11th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 11th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 12th, 2010 (Thu)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 13th, 2010 (Fri)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 13th, 2010 (Fri) -- Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun)
  River Canoe Trips

River Adventures! Naturalist-Led Canoe Trips sponsored by REI: Friday – Sunday June, July and August at 6:00 PM; Additional trips on Saturdays at 8:30 AM; Ages 6 –adult, $30 Non-Members/$25 Members, Pre-Registration Required ***Special Discount Trip, Thursday, June 3: $25 Non-Members/$20 Members ***Experienced Paddlers ONLY trip, June 4 ***Families ONLY trip, June 5 - This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life or entertain family and friends. Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Learn more and book online here!

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
  Family Canoe Days sponsored by REI

Saturday, August 14 and/or Sunday, August 29, 10:30 AM – Noon, Ages 5 & up.   You’ve asked for more so we are loading up the summer with this canoeing experience!  Join us to discover the basics of canoeing.  Learn about canoes and how to paddle them.  Then use what you’ve learned as you practice safely on the CNC pond.  Spaces fill fast so register early! $15 Non-Members/$10 Members, Pre-Registration Required, Register online at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or 770-992-2055 ext. 237

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
  The Frank Vignola Trio - Lakeside Concert

Saturday, August 14,  8PM   “Six Strings Social Club Concert Series”  Guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola, has assembled a topnotch quintet for a searing tribute to one of his earliest musical influences, the legendary Django Reinhardt, with his “Hot” gypsy jazz style of music.  This guitar master is versatile, having collaborated with Lionel Hampton and Madonna, playing both Mozart and Black Sabbath on the same record.   Long Island-born Frank Vignola breaks down the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to create a unique acoustic string musical experience. His all-virtuoso quintet mixes high-energy original material with unique renditions of contemporary tunes to create a smoking-hot blend of contemporary acoustic rock, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, swing, and blues. The late guitar titan Les Paul named Frank one of the five guitarists he admired most. Frank's new album, “Frank Vignola's Hot Club," is a centennial tribute to one of his guitar heroes, Django Reinhardt.  Tickets are $35 purchased online from www.sixstringsocialclub.com. or at the door for $40, call 770-365-7738. 

 

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
  Ask an Expert – Nocturnal Bird Expert
On Site: All About Animals

Saturday, August 14,  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, All Ages.  Join us in the Nature Exchange where you can visit with our expert of the month!  Are you ready for summer explorations?  Bring your questions about these kings of the night. From owls to nighthawks, ask our CNC expert your nocturnal bird questions.

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 14th, 2010 (Sat)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun)
  Summer STARLAB

Sunday, August 15,  12:30 – 1:30 PM (Two 25-minute sessions), Ages 5 and up. Using STARLAB, our portable planetarium, a Naturalist will guide you through the summer sky as you learn about what constellations, planets and stars can be seen.

Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 15th, 2010 (Sun)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 16th, 2010 (Mon)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at 1:00 PM.  A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 

Aug 17th, 2010 (Tue)
4:00 PM
  Feeding Time
On Site: All About Animals

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

Aug 18th, 2010 (Wed)
  Story Time by the River

Wednesday, August 18,  10 – 11 AM, Ages 3 – 5.  Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our volunteer storytellers share stories about the night sky!

Aug 18th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 18th, 2010 (Wed)
4:00 PM
  Green Building Tour
On Site: Learn to “Go - Green”

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4 PM, Learn about our “green” building and what you can do for your home to go green!

Aug 19th, 2010 (Thu)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 19th, 2010 (Thu)
  Bio-Buggies
On Site: All About Animals

Thursday, August 19,  1:30 - 3:00 PM, Ages 4 –12.  Come explore the Insect and Bird Bio-Buggies!  Discover the fascinating world of insects and birds with hand-on experiments and tools.

Aug 20th, 2010 (Fri)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 20th, 2010 (Fri) -- Aug 22nd, 2010 (Sun)
  River Canoe Trips

River Adventures! Naturalist-Led Canoe Trips sponsored by REI: Friday – Sunday June, July and August at 6:00 PM; Additional trips on Saturdays at 8:30 AM; Ages 6 –adult, $30 Non-Members/$25 Members, Pre-Registration Required ***Special Discount Trip, Thursday, June 3: $25 Non-Members/$20 Members ***Experienced Paddlers ONLY trip, June 4 ***Families ONLY trip, June 5 - This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life or entertain family and friends. Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Learn more and book online here!

Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat)
  Adult Bird Walk

Saturday, August 21,  8 AM – 10 AM.  Join CNC Volunteer and Atlanta Audubon Society President, Stacy Zarpentine for an early morning walk to discover and learn more about the birds along the river.

Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat)
  Night Hike
On Site: Learning Outdoors

Saturday, August 21,  8:00 – 10:00 PM, Ages 5 and up.  Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, visit with a nocturnal animal, discover what constellations are visible up in the summer night sky, and enjoy a summer campfire!  $10 Non-Members/$5 Members

Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat)
  Creature Feature – Nocturnal Nature

Wednesday- Friday, 10AM & 4PM, Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM, All Ages.  Join a CNC naturalist and uncover what animals come out when the sun goes down and even visit with a nocturnal animal up close and personal! 

Aug 21st, 2010 (Sat)
1:00 PM
  Guided Nature Hike