Raptor Mealtime
Every Tuesday and Saturday in August at 2:00 PM. Join our wildlife staff or volunteers to learn the in’s and out’s of our raptors’ diets as you join them during feedings. You will find out just what our great horned owl and red-shouldered hawks eat! General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.

The Clean-Up Crew
Every Saturday and Sunday in August at 2:00 PM. All ages. Head out to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, and learn all about those often misunderstood birds – vultures. Explore the varieties we have in Georgia, as well as the important role they play in our ecosystem. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.
 
Nature Exchange Day
Saturday, August 2 at 1:00 – 3:00. Ages 4 – adult. For those that participated in the spring Nature Exchange, now is the time to make some more trades!  If this is your first time – come on out to CNC to learn more about this exciting new program. Bring a natural object from your home to show and tell, and get a sneak preview of the Nature Exchange, one of the fun new programs coming to CNC in 2009! General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.
 
Storytime by the River
Wednesday, August 6 at 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Ages 3 – 5. Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our volunteer storytellers share stories about frogs and toads! General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.     

Family Canoe Day
Saturday, August 9 from 10:30 – 12:00 AM. Ages 5 & up. $15 Non-Members/$10 Members. Pre-registration required.
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 at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.

Early Childhood Programs Open House
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12 and 13 at 9:45 – 11:00 AM. $5 per family. Pre-registration required.
Come see what the Early Childhood programs are like at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Meet CNC naturalists who work with all of our early childhood programs, and take part in a sampling of what we have to offer. Come experience nature activities, and see animals up close and personal. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.
 
Bird Walk
Saturday, August 16 at 8:00–10:00 AM. Ages 8 to adult. Join CNC wildlife volunteer and Master Birder, Stacy Zarpentine, for a morning bird walk to discover what feathered friends you will find around the grounds. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.

Xeriscaping
Saturday, August 16 at 9:30–11:30 AM
$15 non-members/$10 members    
Xeriscaping is defined as – “environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for minimizing the need for water use.”  It couldn’t be a better time to implement water saving strategies.  Join Louise Estabrook from the UGA Cooperative Extension – Fulton County to learn about xeriscaping your home landscape.  Ages 16 & up. Pre-registration recommended: adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 x222. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.  
 
Family Pond Study
Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ages 7 and up (adult helper required. You’ll be amazed as you join a CNC naturalist to explore one of CNC’s ponds!  Explore what insects and fish are living beneath the surface of the water. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.

Night Hike
Saturday, August 16 at 8:00 – 10:00 PM. Ages 5 and up. $8 non-nembers/$6 nembers. 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! Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.
 
Docent Orientation
Saturday, August 23 at 12:30 – 5:00 PM. Ages 10 and up (children 16 and under must have an adult). FREE. Pre-registration required.
In this introduction class, we will explore the various areas of education volunteering, including leading guided hikes, interpreting exhibits, and doing animal presentations. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.

Family Canoe Day
Sunday August 24, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Ages 5 & up. $15 Non-Members/$10 Members. Pre-registration required.
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 at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237.

Infant Walk
Wednesday, August 27 at 10:00–11:00 AM.  Ages Birth – 2 years. $15 non-members/$5 members (price per family). Pre-registration required. Join a CNC naturalist to discover ways you can connect your infant to the wonders of nature. Find out what plants are okay to touch, great places to explore shapes, and connect with other parents. Register soon as spaces fill fast at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.

Bird Walk
Saturday, August 30 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ages 8 to adult. Join CNC wildlife volunteer and Master Birder, Stacy Zarpentine, for a morning bird walk to discover what feathered friends you will find around the grounds. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.

Summer STARLAB
Saturday, August 30 at 12:30 – 1:30 PM. Ages 5 – up. Don’t miss this must-see attraction at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A naturalist will guide you as you learn about the stars, constellations, and planets that are prominent in the summer night sky in our giant, inflatable STARLAB planetarium. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> for more information.

Backyard Campout
Saturday, August 30, 5:00 PM – Sunday August 31, 10:00 AM  
$30 non-member families/$15 member families
Join us as we sleep out under the stars at CNC. We’ll provide space, water, bathrooms & a campfire; you bring the rest. We’ll also get a chance to see the common Nighthawk migration over CNC! For details, including a packing list and schedule, visit our website.  Adults, families & (supervised) children of all ages welcome.  Ages 16 & up. Pre-registration recommended: adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 x222. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com>  for more information.