June 10, 2013
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Lynn McIntyre
Director of Community Relations
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willed Road, Roswell, GA 30075
www.chattnaturecenter.com
770-992-2055 x 224 (office) or 770-883-8215 (cell)
August features Beautiful Biomes at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
“Where Nature Comes Alive”
Beautiful Biomes Day
Saturday, August 3, 11am-3pm
You walk on a biome everyday but have you ever wondered what biome you live in? Biomes are
geographical areas classified by the plants and animals that live in it. Learn more about these geographic
regions and the animals and plants that define them. Biome Ambassadors – See a Spider Monkey and
hop too with a kangaroo at 11 am and 1pm. Meet 8 animals from around the globe to learn about the
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biomes that they inhabit. View the entries of the 3 Annual Recycled Animal Craft Contest. CNC’s
Celebrity Box Turtle will be on hand to award the winners at Noon and to meet all the participants and
CNC visitors. For entry information, visit the Nature Exchange Page on CNC’s website. Build Your Own
Biome - Forests, deserts and grasslands- Oh MY! Select the plants, animals and habitats to make it unique
from Noon – 2pm. At 1pm enjoy Story Time with Miss Julia who will delve into the intrigue of the
rainforest as we explore the animals, beauty and complexity of its layers. At 2pm enjoy a Super Sized
Creature Feature with indigenous snakes, turtles and raptors and learn all about the biome that we call
home. . General admission: $6 for Child/$10 Adult/$7 Seniors 65+/$7 Students 13-18/Free CNC Members
& Kids 2 and under.
Night Hike
Saturday, August 3, 8:00 – 10:00pm
There is still time to have a night-time adventure at CNC before summer ends! Join a naturalist on an
outdoor journey to explore the woodlands or wetlands of CNC, visit with one of our non-releasable
nocturnal animals and end the evening with time around the campfire roasting marshmallows. All Ages,
$10 General Public/$7 CNC Members
STARLAB
Sunday, August 18, 1:00 - 2:00pm (Two 25 minute sessions), Stay cool at CNC and learn the stars and
constellations in the August night sky as you journey into STARLAB, our portable planetarium. Ages 5 –
adult, general admission: $6 for Child/$10 Adult/$7 Seniors 65+/$7 Students 13-18/Free CNC Members &
Kids 2 and under.
Backyard Campout
Saturday, August 31 - Sunday, September 1, 5:00pm-10:00am,
A close-by staycation at CNC for Labor Day makes a perfect weekend! Join us for a campout under the
stars at CNC this holiday weekend. Enjoy night hikes, play games on the meadow, visit with nocturnal
animals, roast marshmallows around the campfire and more! Advance Registration required, contact
[email protected] or (770) 992-2055 ext. 237. $45 General Public Families/$35 CNC
Member Families (price per tent).
Docent Orientation
Saturday, August 10, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
In this introduction class, we will explore the various areas of education volunteering, including leading
guided hikes, interpreting exhibits, and doing animal presentations. Ages 10 - adult (children 16 and
under must have an adult), FREE, Advance Registration Required by August 7, contact r.gilb
[email protected] or (770) 992-2055 ext. 236.
The Nature Club Meeting – Nature Photography
Thursday, August 22, 7 – 9PM
June 10, 2013
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Lynn McIntyre
Director of Community Relations
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willed Road, Roswell, GA 30075
www.chattnaturecenter.com
770-992-2055 x 224 (office) or 770-883-8215 (cell)
Bring your Potluck for the Supper at 7pm. Don Stewart with the Georgia Nature Photography Association
will share photos from his travels and offer practical information on how to get that perfect sunset or
capture photos of elusive wildlife. Don will be speaking about technique, equipment and other valuable
topics. Ages 16 – Adult, $10 General Public, $5 CNC Members
Visit our FACEBOOK for updates. Open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 pm & noon to 5pm Sunday. Find our programs on our
website at www.chattnaturecenter.org. General admission: $6 for Child/$10 Adult/$7 Seniors 65+/$7 Students 13-18/Free CNC
Members & Kids 2 and under.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell has 127 acres of native plants and gardens. It’s River Boardwalk, Discovery Center and
woodland trails feature 30 species of wildlife. Educational programs for children focus on the ecosystem of the Chattahoochee River
Watershed and help to expand the awareness of the natural world.
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