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Animal Encounter
Every Thursday and Friday in November at 4:00 PM.
Additional encounters on November 24th and 25th at 4:00 PM.
Autumn is a wonderful time for an outdoor adventure at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Learn about the native wildlife living at CNC through a 30-minute live animal presentation. Every Thursday and Friday in November at 4:00 PM. All ages. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Terrific Turkeys
Every Saturday and Sunday in November at 2:00 PM.
Join a CNC naturalist to discover all about these North American birds, that at one point were considered for our national bird. Learn all about turkeys and their habitats. All ages. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Guided Hikes
Every Saturday and Sunday in November at 1:00 and 3:00 PM.
Naturalist-led hikes on November 24 and 25 at 1:00 PM.
Autumn is a wonderful time of year to explore the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A CNC docent guides you on a journey through the CNC trails, using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. All ages. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Meet The Keeper
Every Tuesday and Saturday in November at 12:00 PM. Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy while in captivity; including our birds, mammal and reptiles. Hike along the wildlife path to find out what it takes to feed all of these animals that are in our care! General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Painting Nature in Watercolor
Saturday, November 1 at 9:30 – 11:30 AM
$25 non-members/$20 members + $5 optional materials fee (includes paper and use of paint & brushes)
Join professional painter and local teaching artist, Maureen Engle for a workshop in watercolor with nature themes. Painting will take place outside, weather permitting. We will continue to offer this class on the first Saturday of each month. It will be open to new and returning participants. For more detailed information & registration forms, visit our website atwww.chattnaturecenter.com

  and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Program is for ages 16 & up. We recommend pre-registration for all programs. If spaces are available, we will accept same day registration.
 
Adopt-A-Stream Biological Workshop
Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Ages 9 and up. Join the Fulton County Adopt-A-Stream coordinator, and become certified for biological monitoring of your local waterways – including sampling and identifying macroinvertebrates. Register for Adopt-A-Steam training only at (404) 612-8006. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Raptor Talk
Saturday, November 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
$8 non-members/$5 members
Join Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck for this enjoyable and informative class on Georgia’s raptors. Topics covered will include habitat, diet and tips on identification. Live animal presentations will be included, as well as helpful hand-outs. For more detailed information & registration forms, visit our website atwww.chattnaturecenter.com

  and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Program is for ages 16 & up. We recommend pre-registration for all programs. If spaces are available, we will accept same day registration.
 
Chattahoochee River Canoe Discovery Trip
Sunday, November 2 at 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
$60 non-members/$50 members (Fee includes canoe, paddles and life vest)
Join CNC volunteer naturalist, Jerry Hightower for an interpretative canoe paddle from Jones Bridge to Island Ford (9.0 river miles). Good for beginners, intermediate and advanced paddlers. This trip is not suitable for those who have never canoed on a river before. CNC offers guided trips to gain experience. We will caravan from CNC. Bring water and a pack lunch. Snacks will be provided. For more detailed information & registration forms, visit our website at www.chattnaturecenter.com <http://www.chattnaturecenter.com> and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Program is for ages 16 & up. We recommend pre-registration for all programs. If spaces are available, we will accept same day registration.

PEAK Program
Sunday, November 2 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Ages 5-adult. Join our friends from REI as you discover how to “leave no trace” when in the outdoors. Join in with games and activities. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Pre-registration recommended. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Exploration Stations
Tuesday, November 4 at 1:30-3:00 PM.
Ages 4 – 12. Visit the Classification, Conservation, Observation, Sensation, and Pollination Stations, and find out through hands-on activities about each of these exciting areas of our natural world. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Storytime by the River
Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Ages 3 – 5. Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our volunteer storytellers share stories about how animals prepare for the long winter months. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Day Hike
Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
$40 non-members/$30 members
Enjoy a day- hiking adventure to the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River with a CNC interpretative naturalist and High Country Outfitters guide. We’ll begin at Brasstown Bald and continue into the MarkTrail Wilderness, and onto the Appalachian Trail. This is a moderate hike with some off-trail walking. We will caravan from CNC. Bring water and a pack lunch. Snacks will be provided. For more detailed information & registration forms, visit our website atwww.chattnaturecenter.com

  and click on Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Program is for ages 16 & up. We recommend pre-registration for all programs. If spaces are available, we will accept same day registration.
 
Nature Exchange Roadshow
Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 – 3:00.
Ages 4 – adult. For those that participated in the spring or summer Nature Exchanges, 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 towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Bird Walk
Saturday, November 15 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 towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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An Introduction to Birding
Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$65 non-members/$60 members (Friends of Audubon or CNC)
If you are just getting started in birding and want to learn more, this workshop is for you! This class includes learning bird identification techniques, developing good habits in the field, and recognizing birds by sound. The instructor, Georgann Schmalz , was the ornithologist at Fernbank for over 25 years and is also responsible for overseeing Atlanta Audubon Society’s Master Birder program. All participants will also receive a free copy of the new four-set CD series, “Bird Songs of Georgia, An Audio Guide to Recognizing and Learning Georgia’s Birds.” To register,  contact Sally Davis at 770-913-0511. Program is for ages 16 & up. Pre-registration is required for this program. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Privet Pull
Sunday, November 16 at 1:00-3:00 PM.
Ages 10 to adult. Do something for nature during Earth Month! Help us in eradicating this non-native plant from the wetlands along the river. Bring a pair of gloves and a shovel if you have them. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Exploration Stations
Wednesday, November 19 at 1:30-3:00 PM.
Ages 4 – 12. Visit the Classification, Conservation, Observation, Sensation, and Pollination Stations, and find out through hands-on activities about each of these exciting areas of our natural world. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. GGo towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Exploration Stations
Friday, November 28 at 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Ages 4 – 12. Visit the Classification, Conservation, Observation, Sensation, and Pollination Stations, and find out through hands-on activities about each of these exciting areas of our natural world. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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Creek and Cherokee STARLAB
Saturday, November 29 at 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (Two 25-minute sessions).
Don’t miss this must-see attraction at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a CNC naturalist as you listen to Creek and Cherokee stories of the stars and other native legends from around the United States in our giant, inflatable STARLAB planetarium. Ages 5 and up. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go towww.chattnaturecenter.com

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