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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.
Step into the world of our watershed in CNC’s premier exhibit – Explore Your Watershed, These exciting exhibits transport you to the home of the plants and animals of the Chattahoochee River Watershed. You’ll also want to check out The Nature Exchange - THE place to indulge your natural curiosity.

Discovery Center

Step into the world of our watershed in CNC’s premier exhibit – Explore Your Watershed, These exciting exhibits transport you to the home of the plants and animals of the Chattahoochee River Watershed. You’ll also want to check out The Nature Exchange – THE place to indulge your natural curiosity.
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!