Chattahoochee Nature Center

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Join Chattahoochee Nature Center for the with tomorrow, November 1, from 10AM to 5PM. No tricks, just the chance to save lives! Your donation can make a world of difference.

Receive a $20 e-gift card when you donate. Sign up today at the link in our bio and be someone's hero!

10/30/2024

No tricks, only treats! This Halloween, wear your costume when you visit CNC and receive FREE ADMISSION!

Click the link in our bio to plan your visit. Happy haunting!

10/30/2024

During CNC's annual avian exams, the birds are weighed and receive a physical exam. Our vet checks the eyes to see if cataracts or inflammation is present, ensures that the airway is clear, listens to the heart and lungs, palpates the abdomen for any abnormal masses, and checks that their feet are healthy and free of sores.

Our team then draws blood and checks it for signs of infection or anemia. The birds then receive a vaccine against West Nile Virus (WNV). CNC will administer a vaccine for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) once it becomes available. Lastly, our team will trim and reshape talons and beaks as needed before these beautiful birds are returned to their aviaries.

The Wildlife team relies heavily on donations to do their work and provide care for these animals. As licensed rehabilitators, they cannot accept payment for their services.

Without the help of the community, CNC will not be able to support all the animals who come to us each year. Click the link in our bio to make a donation today.

10/28/2024

Only a couple days left to buy native azaleas online from CNC! Add some flourish to your garden throughout the seasons when you plant these breathtaking flowers, and support your local ecosystem at the same time!

Visit the link in our bio to get yours before they're gone on October 31.

10/24/2024

Calling local and small businesses! Back to Nature Holiday Market returns on December 7, and CNC wants to feature you and your unique products. Specific vendors needed include cosmetics, woodworking, booksellers, men's grooming, hot drinks, herbs and plants, gardening, and kitchen supplies.

If you or someone you know has a business that sells these types of items, visit the link in our bio and submit an application today.

10/21/2024

Attention CNC Members! Join CNC for a Member Only Meet and Greet with one of our beloved Halloween Hikes characters on Sunday, October 27 from 4-5PM. Enjoy pizza, fun seasonal crafts, and a family photo op. Registration is required to attend. Limited spaces available.

If you have not yet purchased your Halloween Hikes tickets, get yours for Sunday so you can meet this adorable critter and then enjoy the festivities! Register at the link in our bio.

10/17/2024

For a limited time only, Chattahoochee Nature Center will offer online sales for native azaleas! Use the blooming schedule to determine which azaleas are missing from your collection and ensure beautiful seasonal blooms.

These plants not only up your garden game, but they also provide food for hummingbirds! When you support CNC's native plant sales, you support native wildlife.

The sale closes on October 31. Peruse our selection of azaleas at the link in our bio.

10/16/2024

We are delighted to present the newest officers and members of Chattahoochee Nature Center's Board of Trustees! These outstanding individuals bring diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to preserving the natural world. Their insight and dedication will play a pivotal role in advancing CNC’s mission to connect people with nature.

With their guidance, we aim to enrich our programs, inspire curiosity, and continue our stewardship of the Chattahoochee River Watershed. Their leadership will help foster deeper connections with the environment and empower the community.

Please join us in congratulating our new officers and welcoming our newest trustees!

10/11/2024

There are still some beautiful "Edi Bowl" arrangements available for purchase in front of CNC's Discover Center! These make wonderful gifts for yourself of your loved ones. Different combinations of veggies include Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard, Pac Choi, Lettuce, and Bunching Onions. Pick yours up when you plan your next visit! Link in bio.

10/09/2024

Embrace the spirit of the season as Halloween Hikes returns for its 39th year at Chattahoochee Nature Center.

A staple in the local community where fall family tradition meets educational fun, this cherished, non-scary event offers an educational nighttime adventure for families to enjoy together. Hear captivating tales from costumed characters and learn about the wildlife that calls the Chattahoochee River watershed home.

Purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

10/05/2024

THANK YOU to all our amazing CNC volunteers for coming out to help with Back to Your Roots Farm Fair and our annual Harvest on the H***h taste fest. Your support allows us to showcase our grounds, educate the community, and bring awareness to our beautiful Unity Garden.

We truly appreciate our individual volunteers and the community organizations who continue to partner with us and help support our mission to Connect People with Nature.

10/03/2024

Tomorrow is the final day of the Fall Native Plant Sale! We appreciate those who have taken time this week to attend the sale after the hurricane. There are still plenty of opportunities to step up your garden game, from trees to vegetables and ground covers to flowering plants!

The sale is open during regular business hours today and tomorrow, 10AM to 5PM. Head up to CNC's greenhouses and support your local wildlife!

Plan your visit at the link in our bio.

10/03/2024

Adventure lovers unite! Join storyteller, television host and tour guide Jonah McDonald with outdoor leader and environmentalist Zana Pouncey, as they introduce their new guidebook Hiking Intown Atlanta’s Hidden Forests, Inside and On the Perimeter.

Ranging from one to six miles, the hikes included are suitable for experienced and beginning hikers of all ages. This guidebook shows us wildlife areas, nature preserves, and historic sites we can visit without leaving the city.

Purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

10/02/2024

We were so happy to have Walt Ray, PLA, AICP, Chattahoochee Program Director with come out to show support for CNC's Fall Native Plant Sale after Hurricane Helene, and explore the grounds with their newest team member.

As a leader at The Trust for Public Land, Walt Ray organizes a semi-monthly meeting called the Chattahoochee Working Group. Trust for Public Land brings together groups connected with the river to ensure people have access to nature and the outdoors in the cities and communities where they live.

10/02/2024

The Halloween Hikes member presale is now open!

Explore the wonders of nature at night like never before on both the paved Wildlife Walk and the ADA-compliant River Boardwalk Trail. Guests can also enjoy glow-in-the-dark games, arts and crafts, face painting, food trucks, s’mores, craft beer, wine, and a signature cocktail!

In addition to our traditional hike, visitors can now experience The Haunted Quest: An immersive scavenger hunt to test your mystery-solving skills on Homestead Trail. Bring back the magic of the land so the spirits of the trees can return! This quest is recommended for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets. Not a member? Join the CNC family today and secure your spot! Tickets sell fast - you won't want to miss this spooktacular event.

09/30/2024

CNC's brand new sign is underway! Come and see it for yourself when you plan your next visit.

09/30/2024

The Fall Native Plant Sale is back on! Head up to CNC's greenhouses Mon-Fri, September 30 through October 4, during normal business hours. The sale is open while inventory lasts.

Plan your visit today at the link in our bio.

09/29/2024

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09/25/2024

Due to inclement weather, CNC will be closed September 26. The Fall Native Plant Sale will resume Friday from 12-5PM and Saturday, 9AM-5PM. Members receive a discount for their plant purchase!

Native plants significantly impact the environment and help sustain a healthy ecosystem by promoting biodiversity. According to CNC’s Horticulture Manager Jacqueline McRae, “Plants native to Georgia, meaning plants that our Georgia birds and wildlife depend upon, belong in our Georgia gardens because they provide sources of food, shelter, and places to rear young at the exact times that the natural world needs these things most.” She adds, “When you grow native plants, even on a small scale in a container garden, you are going to make a positive difference for the nature in your yard. It feels good to watch pollinators visiting the plants you’re growing in summer or to see a chipmunk gather fallen seeds or nuts in fall.”

Plan your visit today at the link in our bio.

09/21/2024

Today is the LAST DAY of advanced ticket prices for Harvest on the H***h happening tomorrow! Purchase yours today and swing on over for toe-tapping, knee-slapping, fall festival fun. Wet your whistle with samples from local craft breweries and chow down on dishes bursting with flavor from top local chefs.

Bring the whole family - kids 10 and under get in for FREE!

Click the link in our bio for details and tickets.

09/17/2024

Foodies unite! Harvest on the H***h is almost here and the weather looks spectacular. See just a small sample of what's in store from participating restaurants!

Indulge in delectable bites from top local chefs and sample exciting new flavors from local craft breweries and meaderies. Feed farm animals and enjoy live bluegrass music as you explore CNC's beautiful Unity Garden 🥕🥬🫑

No sitter? No problem! Guests of all ages are welcome and kids 10 and under get in for FREE!

Purchase tickets today at the link in our bio.

09/14/2024

Join CNC for Back to Your Roots Farm Fair tomorrow and make fluffy new friends with Cricket's Petting Zoo! Explore the Unity Garden and learn how we grow food with Farmer Coles and local partners at this favorite fall-themed Family Fun Day.

We see you eyeing the radar - in case of inclement weather, Farm Fair will have a full suite of activities in large indoor and covered spaces.

Purchase tickets or make a reservation today at the link in our bio.

09/11/2024

Rain or shine, Farm Fair will be open this Sunday, September 15! See adorable animals, explore fall-themed games, crafts, and activities, and visit with wonderful partners to help deepen your connection with the earth. Farm Fair is guaranteed fun for the whole family!

Farm Fair tickets are general admission pricing and are included in CNC memberships. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.