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Chattahoochee Nature Center

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Chattahoochee Nature Center

Get Your Nature On! Wildlife, aviaries, canoe river tours, hiking, summer camps, events and more await visitors in Roswell, only minutes from downtown Atlanta.
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With 127 acres of woodland along the Chattahoochee River, this 42-year-old nature center allows Atlantans to connect with nature in a fun and safe way.

12/08/2024

Join Chattahoochee Nature Center for Winter Foraging classes taught by experienced forager Eliza Crofts! Participants will learn about a variety of wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms that can be found in Georgia during the winter. Discuss identification, harvesting, and cooking tips, plus foraging safety, sustainability, and resources for further learning.

Workshops will be held at 1, 2, and 3PM at Enchanted Woodland Wonders on Sunday, Dec. 15. Purchase your tickets today at the link in our bio.

📸: Eliza Crofts

12/06/2024

Supporting small, environmentally conscious businesses is a gift in and of itself. Join CNC at Holiday Market tomorrow, December 7, to explore an assortment of unique treasures that are sure to spread holiday cheer.

Admission to CNC is FREE as a gift to the community! Make a reservation today at the link in our bio.

12/05/2024

Let's come together to make a difference for the kids! 44,000 students visit CNC each year, inspiring environmental stewardship and a love for nature. For many of these students, the visit to CNC may be their first experience with the river. To see the wonder in their eyes and the excitement in their voice when they say, “This was the BEST day ever!” speaks to the heart of our mission and our desire to inspire environmental stewardship in all our visitors.

Please consider a year-end gift to CNC. EVERY gift makes an impact in supporting our mission and preserving and protecting the natural environment!

Donate today using the link in our bio.

12/04/2024

There’s still some green growing in our forests…✨

Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is an evergreen fern found commonly in our forests, and their green fronds are fun to look for in winter. Named for their prominence during the ‘Christmas’ season, their tiny leaflets are also on theme, as they appear to be shaped like stockings! Can you see the stocking-shaped leaflets?

There’s always a little magic in the forest, come get your nature on and see what you might find!

12/03/2024

This baby Great Horned Owl is excited about Giving Tuesday!

Make a year-end donation to support CNC’s mission and wildlife rehabilitation program that serves over 700 injured and orphaned raptors, reptiles, and amphibians each year. As one of only four facilities in the state of Georgia licensed to rehabilitate raptors, CNC serves as a regional resource for businesses, homeowners and government agencies throughout Georgia and neighboring states. Most of the injuries are the result of human impact on the environment.

Visit the link in our bio to donate today.

12/02/2024

CNC's Back to Nature Holiday Market is almost here! Admission to the Center is free on December 7 - have you secured your spot? These glorious goodies make thoughtful gifts for the nature lovers in your life this holiday season. Shop until you drop, then unwind on our beautiful trails and boardwalk!

Make a reservation today using the link in our bio.

12/01/2024

Experience the wonder of fairy houses and gnome homes at Enchanted Woodland Wonders on Sunday, December 15! This Family Fun Day favorite marks the first day of the Enchanted Woodland Trail, where you are invited to explore beautiful and creative pieces made from tiny natural objects.

Toast marshmallows and build your own s'mores by the campfire, enjoy music, themed crafts and games, the enchanted wooand quest, and more! Purchase your tickets today at the link in our bio.

11/29/2024

As temperatures drop, American Beech trees are turning gold! 🍂

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) leaves range from bright yellow to orange and copper-colored this time of year. Often identified by its smooth light grey bark, in winter, beech trees have another characteristic that helps identify them: marcescense.

While many other trees’ branches will be bare toward the end of fall, beech trees exhibit ‘marcescense’ or holding onto their leaves throughout winter. There are many reasons for this behavior, and it makes for a fun way to spot beech trees in the winter forest.

See if you can spot a beech tree this winter! CNC’s 127 acres is home to many beautiful beech trees!

11/28/2024

Happy Holidays! Our staff are enjoying the day off. CNC is closed for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Friday, November 29, 10AM-5PM.

Plan your visit at the link in our bio to connect with nature!

11/27/2024

“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.”
—Mary Davis

Taking a fall walk on Stone Cabin Trail. What’s your favorite CNC trail? 🍁

11/26/2024

Do you have nature-based, eco-friendly goods that you would like to sell? Join Chattahoochee Nature Center at the Back to Nature Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, from 10AM-5PM and show off your gifts to the nature-loving community!

Vendor Booth Spaces are still available, so snag a space while you still can! All vendors are encouraged to apply.

11/23/2024

When it gets cold, where do all the animals go?

Snakes in Georgia, like this black rat snake, are active during the fall as they prepare for winter, and you may see them on some days, warming their bodies in the sun. When it gets cooler, they enter a state of ‘brumation’, similar to hibernation, where their metabolism slows.

Have you seen a snake this fall? We spotted this snake along CNC’s Wildlife Walk, basking in the sun-warmed fall leaves. 🍁🐍

11/22/2024

Join CNC for a day of learning and inspiration to enhance your own connection with nature. Experienced educators, authors, and scientists will inspire and guide you along the path to a healthy, thriving, native wildlife garden. You have the power to make a difference. All experience levels and garden sizes are welcome!

Spaces are limited! Register at the link in our bio.

11/22/2024

CNC members can enjoy a sneak peek of the Enchanted Woodland Trail at the Whimsical Woodland Tea Party on December 15th at 10:30AM. Join us for a Tea Party and Trail Hike where you can savor light bites and special drinks, participate in a fun craft, and get an exclusive early viewing of the Fairy Houses!

Click the link in our bio to register.

11/21/2024

New this year at Enchanted Woodland Wonders: embark on a whimsical winter quest in the Fairy Court! Explore the enchanted woods and help the Holly King and the Oak King as they turn the seasons. Guests will learn about the importance of winter while helping Fairies, Fauns, and other magical creatures keep the seasons in balance during this interactive scavenger hunt. Suitable for all ages.

On Sunday, December 15, this family favorite is bound to delight with seasonal festivities, partner booths, crafts, lawn games, and more. Purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

11/19/2024

Think your holiday sweater is the ugliest of them all? Get ready to sleigh the holiday season at our Ugly Holiday Sweater Photo Contest happening at Chattahoochee Nature Center's annual Back to Nature Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7th from 10AM-5PM.

Jasmine Ringo Photography will be there with a festive holiday photobooth to capture all your gloriously tacky sweater moments. Plus, you’ll get FREE digital copies of your photos to treasure forever! Here’s how to join the fun:
1. Reserve your tickets online
2. Check in at the event to enter the contest
3. Strike your best (or funniest!) pose in the photobooth!

Prizes will be awarded for the Ugliest Sweater, Most Creative, and Best Group Outfit!

Don’t miss this chance to turn your ugly sweater into holiday glory! Reserve your tickets now at the link in our bio before they’re gone.

11/18/2024

Our project is participating in the 10th annual , a 30-day fundraising challenge running now to December 15, and we could really use your support. In addition to keeping 100% of the funds we raise from individuals like you, we have a chance to win a challenge grant of up to $1000 from SeedMoney based on how much we raise over the course of the 30-day challenge period.

As extra incentives, SeedMoney is offering 50 $100 bonus grants to the 50 campaigns that raise the most during the first week. Your support on launch day can help us secure one of these bonus grants.

Please support our campaign using the link in our bio.

Address

9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA
30075

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+17709922055

Website

https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/, https://linktr.ee/chattahoocheenaturecenter

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Happy Holiday Market! Admission to CNC is FREE today as a gift to the community. Shop local vendors for unique gifts this holiday season, visit our photo booth, and explore our beautiful grounds! #cncnature #chattahoocheenaturecenter #getyournatureon #connectwithnature #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #holidaymarket #happyholidays #shoplocal #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #atlscoop #getoutside #nature

At Chattahoochee Nature Center, our mission is to connect people with nature. For nearly 50 years, we have welcomed visitors to our 127-acre campus where they find respite from the hectic pace of today’s life and learn about our local ecosystem and the plants and animals who make the Chattahoochee River watershed their home. We aim to nurture today’s nature lovers and grow tomorrow’s nature enthusiasts. But we cannot do this critical work without your help. As a private, non-profit organization, we count on donations to fund 30% of our vital operating funds which support environmental education programming for 45,000 school children, nearly 35% of whom come from underserved communities. On top of this, we donate nearly 5 tons of produce each year, grown from seed in our own Unity Garden, to the North Fulton Community Charities Food Bank. Show your love of nature with a gift to CNC today. #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #garden #donate #giveback #gardening #outdoors #nature #givingtuesday

Public Service Announcement: With the recent time change, our rush hours will coincide with the most active times of our local Barred Owls and other nocturnal and crepuscular animals. Please be extra alert on your way to work and home, as well as when driving through wooded areas on your morning and evening commutes. Since the time change CNC has received 10 Barred Owls who had been struck by vehicles. Each year, CNC cares for hundreds of animals who need urgent help. Our service is not government-funded and relies strictly on donations. Your year-end gift will directly fund their rehabilitation, medical treatments, and safe release back into the wild. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of these beautiful creatures, and right now, thanks to the generosity of Judy and Walter Hoyt, your gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $30,000! Make a donation today using the link in our bio to help support CNC's future efforts in wildlife rehabilitation. #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #wildlife #wildliferehab #barredowl #owl #fall #timechange

Can you complete the Haunted Quest and bring back the magic of the land? Find out at Halloween Hikes this weekend! Purchase tickets today at the link in our bio. #cncnature #chattahoocheenaturecenter #getyournatureon #connectwithnature #naturebasedlearning #halloween #halloweenhikes #getoutside #scavengerhunt #spookyseason #nature #chattahoocheeriver #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #datenight

Embrace the spirit of the season as Halloween Hikes returns for its 39th year at Chattahoochee Nature Center! Learn about the amazing animals that call the Chattahoochee River watershed home when you embark on this educational adventure. Ticket sales open on October 9. CNC members can take part in the pre-sale on October 2 to secure their preferred date and time. Learn more at the link in our bio. #CNCNature #ChattahoocheeNatureCenter #GetYourNatureOn #ConnectWithNature #Horticulture #Education #NatureBasedLearning #ChattahoocheeRiver #HalloweenHikes #ThingsToDoInAtlanta #ExploreGeorgia #ATL #Atlanta #ATLScoop

Farm Fair is here and open until 4PM today! Meet adorable farm animals, learn about the Unity Garden, and enjoy a variety of autumn-themed activities! Plan your visit at the link in our bio. #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #getoutside #garden

Super Ultra Mega Babes don’t let the rain stop them @thepwillows are delivering an incredible performance at Sunset Sips tonight. Unwind your mind as you enjoy live music in nature. Bring a picnic, walk the river boardwalk, and soak in those beautiful sunsets. It’s the final countdown - join CNC for the last Sunset Sips of the year on September 26th. Visit the link in our bio for the artist lineup and more. #cncnature #chattahoocheenaturecenter #getyournatureon #connectwithnature #unwindyourmind #restandrelaxation #sunsetsips #getoutside #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #atlanta #atlscoop#reggaemusic #datenight #fallfun

Holy smokes! Harvest on the Hooch is only two weeks out! Satisfy your taste buds with a slew of mouthwatering menu options from local restaurants. Purchase your tickets today and join in on the fun! #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #getoutside #atl #foodie #foodfest

Feed me, Seymour! Join CNC in the Unity Garden for the highly anticipated Carnivorous Plant Sale tomorrow, August 31, from 1-4PM. Get yourself, your friends, and your family their very own Audrey 2! Plan your visit at the link in our bio. #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #atlscoop #carnivorousplants #garden #getoutside

CNC's Unity Garden is bursting with beautiful fruits and veggies! Thank you to our amazing horticulture team and dedicated volunteers who help make this garden and every donation to the @nfcchelp food pantry possible. #cncnature #connectwithnature #getyournatureon #chattahoocheenaturecenter #naturebasedlearning #chattahoocheeriver #garden #donate #getoutside #nature #growyourownfood

@therealcafeaulait is easing us into fall with some smooth reggae beats. Unwind your mind as you enjoy live music in nature. Bring a picnic, walk the river boardwalk, and soak in those beautiful sunsets. It’s the final countdown - join CNC for Sunset Sips every second and fourth Thursday now through September. Visit the link in our bio for the artist lineup and more. #cncnature #chattahoocheenaturecenter #getyournatureon #connectwithnature #unwindyourmind #restandrelaxation #sunsetsips #getoutside #thingstodoinatlanta #exploregeorgia #atl #atlanta #atlscoop#reggaemusic #datenight