Green Building Tour
Mondays & Thursdays in July at 1:00 PM and Sundays at 4:00 PM.
Tour our unique, energy efficient Discovery Center, certified by the US Green Building Council. Learn about what we did to make our building “green” and how you can incorporate LEED at your home! All ages. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Feeding Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays in July at 1:00 PM
Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy as we feed some of our resident animals. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Creature Feature- Butterflies and Moths
Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in July at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, plus every Saturday & Sunday in July at 3:00 PM
Learn about these powerful pollinators and the plants and animals that rely on them. Creature Feature is our new exciting program that explores animals that call the Chattahoochee River home, focusing on a unique animal and a unique feature of life monthly. All ages. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Naturalist-led Canoe Trips
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July at 6:00 PM – dusk, plus Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM.
Ages 6 & up. This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life, or to entertain family and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of metro Atlanta’s best-kept secrets! Each trip is led by CNC naturalists, and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Participants are expected to be an active part of this program. Register at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. $30 non-members/$25 members. Special discount trip on ThursdayJuly 2: $25 non-members/$20 members. Pre-registration required at least one week in advance of trip. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Guided Nature Hikes
Every Saturday in July at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Every Sunday in July at 12:00 & 2:00 PM
Join a CNC guide on a journey along a CNC trail. Using biofacts & activities, CNC docents will reveal the hidden mysteries of the woodlands and wetlands trails. All ages. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Story Time by the River
Wednesday, July 1, 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. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Lakeside Pavilion Summer Series
Saturdays, July 4, and July 11; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Celebration continues until Butterfly Festival in July! Join us each Saturday as you enjoy some music and laughter! All ages. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Saturday, July 4: Laughing Matters
Laughing definitely matters! Laughing Matters’ actors use games, skits, and songs to tickle the funny bone. In this improvised show, everything is made up according to the suggestions from the audience.

Saturday, July 11: Eric Litwin
With a banjo on his knee and a guitar on his back, Mr. Eric celebrates with you our folk history and traditions through interactive tall tales, inspiring folklore, joyful sing-a-longs and fanciful fairy tales.

Family Pond Study
Sunday, July 5, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Come explore your watershed! Find out first-hand what lives in the ponds at the CNC and what these critters can tell us about how healthy our water is. Ages 5 and up (adult helper required). General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Pee-Wee Naturalist Summer Series (Ages 3 & 4)
Three-part series on Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 OR Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22; 9:45 – 11:00 AM
Classes include animal presentations, art projects, and natural world investigations, including trail walks and interactive activities. Program topics cover: Animal Trackers, Beautiful Butterflies, and What Lives in the Water. $50 non-members/$35 members (price per session; adult helper required and admitted free). Pre-registration required.
Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992-2055 x237 to register.

Nature Explorers (Ages 5 & 6)
Three-part series on Fridays, July 10, 17, 24; 9:45 – 11:00 AM
Come explore weather this spring! We will have fun doing nature experiments with the topics of Life in the Canopy, Caterpillars and Butterflies, and Pond Study. $50 non-members/$35 members (price per session; adult helper required and admitted free). Pre-registration required. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992-2055 x237 to register.

Welcoming Fish to CNC
Saturday July 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join Jim Long from the National Park Service and Chris Scalley from River Through Atlanta Guide Service to learn about the new aquarium in our Discovery Center. This will be a broad survey of fish, native and non-native, that live in the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries and how they are affected by water use, river regulation, and urbanization. Ages 12 & up. $15 non-members/$10 members.

Family Canoe Day
Sunday, July 12 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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 at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Ages 5 & up. $15 non-members/$10 members. Pre-registration required.

Take a Micro-Hike
Sunday, July 12, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ages 5 and up. The forest is an enormous place – for insects! Come explore the forest floor as an ant might experience it above and under the ground. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.org for more information.

Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and Sunday, July 19 from 12:00-5:00 PM
While native butterflies swirl above you, enjoy a picnic, enjoy a puppet show presented by Piccadilly Puppets that portrays the life cycle of a butterfly on Saturday or listen to live Latin music by Havana Son on Sunday. Be sure to bring your camera to capture these fantastic, fluttering creatures up close. Butterfly releases and insect scavenger hunt, butterfly crafts and face painting, exhibits, butterfly gardening, fascinating entomology exhibits from the UGA Museum of Natural History, Monarchs Across Georgia and The Bee Project. $8 admission, free for children 2 and under.

Dragonfly & Damselfly Talk & Walk with field Guide Author Giff Beaton
Saturday, July 25, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Photographer and field guide author Giff Beaton will be giving a talk about dragonfly and damselfly life history and identification followed by a walk through our gardens focused on finding and identifying these beautiful invertebrates. Ages 16 and up. To learn more about Giff Beaton, visit www.giffbeaton.com. $15 non-members/$10 members.

Family Canoe Day
Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 – 11:00 AM
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 at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Ages 5 & up. $15 non-members/$10 members. Pre-registration required.

Lighting for Digital Photography
Saturdays, July 25 & August 1, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break
This course will help you expand your knowledge of light and how to use it to improve your digital photography. Both flash and natural light are considered. Students will learn how to match the right light to the job, how to control “problem” light, and much more. $115 non-members/$95 members (CNC & GNPA). To register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We recommend pre-registration. If spaces are available, we will accept same day registration.

Night Hike
Saturday, July 25, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a summer campfire! Ages 5 and up. $10 non-members/$5 members. Pre-registration required. Registration begins April 1st at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.

Pee-Wee Planters (Ages 3 – 6)
Sunday, July 26, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
You will be exploring Butterfly Gardens as you plant flowers as you plant flowers and snack on some interesting roots and stems! $15 non-members/$10 members (adult helper required and admitted free). Pre-registration required. Registration begins April 1st at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.