Kingfisher Sept. Oct., Nov. 2014

FALL 2014
THE
September · October · November
Kingfisher
a publication of the Chattahoochee Nature Center
T h e G r e a t O u t d o o r s — I t ’s F o r E v e r y o n e !
Behind the scenes - that is where some of the most interesting stories lie. CNC has been a platform for
stories that arise from staff, volunteers, and members. Learn a little about how CNC has helped people restore,
rethink, conserve, and enjoy their natural world.
Terri Lyde
I live in Atlanta which is
where I was born and
raised.
Bob Craton
I am originally from Marietta and lived near seven different
airbases around the country while growing up. I now live in
Woodstock.
Connection to CNC:
I found out about the
Nature Center while
looking to take a
wilderness first aid
class there. I learned
that CNC had a
volunteer docent
program and I
immediately filled out
an application.
Connection to CNC: I am a docent, and have been associated
with CNC since I first started bringing my daughters in 1978.
How Do You Connect
Others to Nature:
Since becoming an
exhibit docent, I have
started leading outdoor
field trips for kids with
the Sierra club (camping, hiking, etc), leading
week long bicycling
trips, and leading other
hiking and camping
trips for adults outside.
I enjoy being a source
of inspiration and information for the kids and anyone else who wants
to learn. CNC has helped provide me with the knowledge to do this. I
really enjoy talking about beavers whenever I, or someone else, spots a
beaver dam and I love pulling out my plastic snake guide when we see
snakes on hikes.
Terri Wants You to Know: I really feel like I am making a difference
when I can keep someone from beating a snake to death with a stick
and get them to actually have compassion for it and see it as a thing
of beauty. I plan to one day expand my knowledge of plants and trees
enough to feel comfortable leading hikes at CNC, but for now, learning
more and more about the animals keeps me busy.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: CNC gives me the opportunity to
connect to nature and outdoors by giving me the chance to get
outside and interact with people, especially children.
Bob Wants You to Know: My favorite role is as a docent in
the Watershed Gallery in the Discovery Center while school
groups are visiting. I also help as a docent on the Wildlife Walk
and spent a lot of time volunteering this summer in our
Butterfly Encounter outdoor exhibit. I have used these
experiences with my grandsons and their friends to help get
them interested and excited about nature and animals. I hope
they will remember a few facts too.
Fall Native Plant Sale
Fall Native
Plant Sale
more profiles on pages 2 and 3
Exclusive Members Only Sale - Thursday, Sept. 25 (4 - 7 pm)
Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 am - 5 pm)
Fall is the best time to get your trees and shrubs into the ground! A long
winter rest will enable them to develop hardy root systems and prepare
for spring growth! Plants for all situations…from full sun to deep shade
will be available! Horticulturists and Master Gardeners will be on-site to
assist you in planting the gardens of your dreams!
www.chattnaturecenter.org
photo courtesy of Henning von Schmeling
Sharing Nature
The Kingfisher
Published by the Chattahoochee Nature Center
A community supported non-profit organization
Board of Trustees
Maureen Cowie, President
Richard Jacobson, Vice President
Mid Thorne,Treasurer
Lillian Furlow, Secretary
Trey Almond
Diane Barton
Tanya Blalock
Seth Chapman
Dutch Earle
Bob Hagan
Jane Hart
Harriette Hoyt
Lisa Hyde
Steve Krug
Gary A. Ludi, M.D.
Jon McKee
Kathleen McNicholas
Randy Patterson
Sally Riker
Nelson Sexton
Jay Sutton
Lou Tabickman
Kathi Wurzel
Keith Ziobron
C. Max Zygmont
Connection to CNC: CNC connects me to those wonderful childhood memories by providing
serene walks through the forest and wetlands and along the river. I experience the amazing
diversity of native trees and plants, the excitement of seeing wildlife in their natural habitats
from an osprey flying over the river with a freshly
caught fish clutched in its talons, to butterflies in a
rainbow of colors busily pollinating plants, to the ever
changing lay of the land as seasons change.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Anything related to
being in or around water: swimming, snorkeling,
scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting,
as well as hiking and camping along rivers, lakes and
beaches.
How Do You Connect Others to Nature:
Observing and participating in the natural world reminds
me that I am part of an interconnected community my choices touch others; I feel that moving with the
rhythms and seasons of life elicits much joy, vitality
and wisdom.
CNC Senior Staff
Executive Director
Chris Nelson
Community Programs
Rebecca Gilbert
Community Relations/Marketing
Lynn McIntyre
Development
DeAnn Fordham
Linda Wants You to Know: It truly takes a village of passionate, committed, knowledgeable
staff and volunteers to provide a great outdoor nature experience at CNC – from the wildlife
rehabilitation clinic staff, to docents /volunteers, and the environmental educators who form a
diverse team that contribute to our members’ and visitors’ nature
experience.
CNC cares for permanently disabled, non-releasable eagles, hawks, owls, opossums,
beaver, snakes, gopher tortoises and turtles. They are truly ambassadors, and it is inspiring to
see how they impact people’s hearts and call them to experience nature at a deeper level and to
become personally involved in caring for it.
Rick Hendricks
Originally from Milton and I live in Roswell.
Education
Tom Howick
Finance
Karen Ewing
Connection to CNC: As a child, I attended
summer camp at Camp Chattahoochee, formerly
located on the current CNC property. I have lived
just three miles down the highway for 27 years.
Operations & Horticulture
Henning von Schmeling
Department Phone Listings
(770) 992-2055
Favorite Outdoor Activity: CNC boasts the best
photographic opportunities.
Adult Programs, x237
Birthday Parties, x249
Camp Kingfisher, x232, x222
Canoe Programs, x237
Community Service/Facilities, x247
Donations/Fundraising/Grants/Races, x226
Education, x235
Facility Rentals, x 250
Festivals/Happenings/Programs, x 236
Group Sales, x254
Horticulture/Grounds, x225
Marketing/Graphics & Print/Website, x224
Membership, x225
Nature Exchange, x258
Nature Store, x238
Offsite Programs, x246
Public Relations/Community Affairs, x224
Scheduling, x237
School Programs, x235
Scout Programs, x249
Visitor Service Desk, x238
Volunteers, x223
Wildlife Assistance, x239
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Linda Woodward
I am originally from Huntsville, Alabama and live in the City of Mountain Park near Roswell.
Paula Herr, Editor/Designer
for The Kingfisher
How Do You Connect Others to Nature: I
chose the resident Bald Eagles for my photo-study
over the last year. I post selected images from the
grounds onto the CNC Facebook page with comments,
and enjoy those posted there by other visitors!
Rick Wants You to Know: A measure of the
success of the CNC and partners in improving the
river corridor environment was revealed to me in
an interesting way. A family of three wild Black
Vultures began to fly in and frequently visit the
resident vultures. Next, on five occasions, I saw
the same wild hawk fly in to visit the resident
Red-shouldered Hawks. A pair of Red-tailed
hawks seems now to live permanently on the
property. Most significantly, wild bald eagles on
the river hear the resident eagles calling, and
occasionally drop in to visit them; five of which I have photographed myself. The fact that the
Chattahoochee can now support growing numbers of wild bald eagles, unheard of just a few
years ago, is very encouraging. I trust that this will encourage others to become motivated to
contribute to and educate their friends about the fact that together we can make a significant
difference , and can become better stewards of the important part which we too play
in the ecosystem!
Connecting to Our Natural World
Holly Henson
I live in Midtown Atlanta and I’ve lived here for 20 years minus a couple of years in
London mixed in.
Connection to CNC: CNC has connected me to nature in many ways. My family and I
have enjoyed many wonderful activities at the CNC, from night hiking to the butterfly
festival to simply enjoying day hikes and the aviaries. We have visited many times and our
appreciation of nature has depend with each visit. I particularly enjoy seeing the impact
that the CNC has had on my children’s growing love of nature.
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Favorite Outdoor Activity: My favorite outdoor activity is birding! But I also love gardening
and hiking.
Holly Wants You to Know:
The CNC has fostered my
continued interest in birds
of all kinds. While I certainly
enjoy getting up early to “go
birding” somewhere, I am
pretty much always birding...
from my window, in my garden,
from my car... basically from
anywhere I happen to be at
the moment. I take photos
everywhere I go and create
oil paintings of birds, which
I share with anyone who
will look! My children have
developed their own interest
as well, and can identify many
different kinds of birds. We
often listen to recordings of bird calls together to help train our ears. Additionally, as
I’ve learned to be a better steward of the environment, I’m always sharing what I’ve
learned with friends and neighbors... tips for attracting birds and other wildlife,
caring for pollinators, and gardening organically. I am grateful to the CNC for fostering
my curiosity in the natural world, and for the work the Nature Center does to save
what is precious here!
Michelle Vincent
I live in Roswell, and have lived here since I moved from
Michigan in 2002.
American Beautyberry in fruit
Broad-winged Hawks migrating to
Central and South America
Connection to CNC: We love the setting of the nature
center, and the access to the river, and the rocks and trails,
but especially we love the programming - We’re regulars at
Earth Day kids fest, water play day, anytime Dave Holland
or the birds of prey are in town, and we’ve had one or both
kids in Pee-wee Naturalists almost every time it’s
happened. We’re going to miss it now that our youngest
starts pre-K in the fall.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Probably bird watching, but
swimming or ambling through the woods are close behind..
Michelle Wants You to Know: I came to Georgia in 2002 to work for the State in
Environmental Protection, working on water quality grants. At that time, CNC looked
very different than it does now. Today, I work for a consulting firm as an environmental
scientist that focuses primarily on water - water planning, policy, permitting, especially
on stormwater. Environmental, science and watershed-based education are enormously
important to me, and are one of my top-priority for my kids, and to help support in our
community. I think CNC is an exemplary example of what we can strive for in water and
science programming, and I am looking forward to seeing where the next 15 years takes
us. One of my long-term plans is to get all of our kids friends to come to camp at CNC.
I just wish there was a camp for grown ups.
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calling at dusk
Visit today and
see what you’ll
find on CNC’s
127
beautiful acres!
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September - Explore the Outdoors
Outdoor Skills Day
Outdoor
Skills
Sunday, September 28
Noon - 5 pm
All Ages
Included with General Admission
and FREE for CNC Members
Fall is the best time to explore the
natural world! Join us to gain skills to help
you enjoy being outside! The outdoors
are for everyone, and all ages will
find a way to connect with nature on
Outdoor Skills Day – whether you are a
scout, a day hiker, or even an experienced
camper, come see what skills you can gain!
Explore Tracking
Throughout September
Nature is everywhere, and sometimes
you have to explore clues to find it. Bring
your detective skills and learn to identify
animals and plants by track stamping, scat
identification, and leaf rubbings! Included
Woodsmoke Camping Company
will be leading:
with general admission and free to CNC members
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Fire building classes
Tree identification hikes
Outdoor cooking demonstrations
And much more in the Meadow
Acorn Patrol
Recycled Animal Contest
Throughout September
Join us for our 4th contest and create your
best BAT sculpture using recycled objects!
Plastic, paper, aluminum, and more can
become art with your creative energy!
Entries are due by September 30 and
will be judged on October 1. All entries
will be on display in the Nature Exchange
throughout October. Included with general
admission and free to CNC members
will be demonstrating ‘Classic
Camping’ on the Great Lawn. Classic
Camping is the use of tools,
techniques and traditions in the
style of the Golden Age of Camping
(ca. 1880 – 1930)
The Outside World
will be sponsoring canoeing
mini-clinics on Beaver Pond. You and your family can test your
canoeing skills by signing up to canoe (ages 5 and up).
Sign up when you arrive!
CNC Naturalists
will be leading hikes at 1 and 3pm
and of course, sharing some of the
wildlife that live at CNC
during Creature Feature at 2pm!
Homeschool Science Monday
Monday, September 8
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to know how to
identify plants and animals around you?
This month, we will be studying identification
in detail and how identification skills can
help you in the outdoors. You’ll even get
to take home your own handmade track!
Included with general admission and free to
CNC members
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AND
• Join REI’s Outdoor School to learn
even more ways to sharpen your
outdoor skills!
• Bring your GPS and scour our 127 acres
with our Geocache Scavenger Hunt!
The more geocaches you can find, the
more Nature Exchange Points you can earn.
Programs for All Ages at CNC
Night Hike
Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 – 10 pm
Grandparents’ Day
Sunday, Sept. 7, 1 - 3 pm
Explore the sights and sounds around
the Chattahoochee River on our trails.
Complete the night by roasting
marshmallows by the fire!
Grandparents are FREE and there
will be games on the meadow
from 1 - 4 pm.Thanks to Barry and
Sharron Thomas, owners of the Bruster’s stores at Ellard
Village and Roswell Crossing – grandparents can enjoy
delicious ice cream for free! Everyone else can enjoy for
just $4 (profit goes to CNC!)
$10 General Public
$7 CNC Members
Pee-Wee Naturalist
Fall Series
Fall Break Craft and View
Tuesdays: Sept. 9, Oct. 7, & Nov. 11 Sept. 15 - 19
9:45 – 11 am, Ages 3 & 4
$50 Non-Members/$40 CNC Members
Registration Required by Sept. 5
Come out with your little ones
during the beautiful fall season
as we EXPLORE our environment,
REFLECT upon what we see, and CONNECT with nature!
This is a perfect way to learn about nature, play
games, make new friends, and have an up-close
experience with one of our rehabilitated animals.
Join us during the week
of Fall Break for daily
crafts and movies – a
new theme each day!
Crafts begin at 2:30pm,
movies begin at 3 pm!
All ages welcomed!
Movie titles below, crafts
will be themed with each movie. Included with general
admission and free to CNC members
River Canoe Adventures at CNC
Saturdays & Sundays at 5 pm
Ages 6 – adult
$30 General Public/$25 Members, Advance Registration Required
The ‘Hooch is still calling! If you haven’t made it out on a trip this
summer, now is the perfect time to go paddle! Each trip is led by a
CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of
the Chattahoochee River.
Labor Day Paddle
Monday, Sept. 1, 9 am - Noon
$30 General Public/$25 CNC Members
Canoeing 101
Saturday, Sept. 6, Noon - 1:30 pm
$15 General Public/$10 CNC Members
Canoeing 102
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 - 4 pm
Stand-Up Paddleboard 101
Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 5 - 6 pm
$25 General Public/$20 CNC Members
$20 General Public/$15 CNC Members
NEW! Stand-up Paddle Fit Class
Birding Canoe Trip
$25 General Public/$20 CNC Members
Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 - 11 am
NEW! Stand-up Paddle Yoga Class
$40 General Public/$35 CNC Members
Wednesdays, Sept. 3 and 10, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Wednesdays, Sept. 17 and 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$25 General Public/$20 CNC Members
Please visit www.chattnaturecenter.org for more info about pricing & regsitration.
Adult Programs
The Nature Club Field Trip
The Nature Club Dine & Discover
Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 am
$10 General Public/$5 CNC Members
Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Thursday, Sept. 25 , 7 - 9pm
$10 General Public/$5 CNC Members
Join our monthly potluck and speaker series!
Environmental consultant, Mark Ray on the
particular interaction of rare bats and what is being
done to conserve bats in Georgia.
Join our quarterly field trip! Spend
your morning exploring Georgia
with like-minded folks.
Home by Dark Concert at CNC Friday, Sept. 12 - Gate opens at 6:30 pm
James Casto is joined by Victoria Banks and Christopher Alan Yates. Hear the stories behind the songs
and enjoy pure acoustic music. Book now at www.homebydark.com.
Drum Circle - last of the year! Saturday, Sept. 27, 8-10 pm, $5 Donation requested
Bring your drum to CNC and watch the sunset! Professional drum circle leader Chuck Cogliandro leads
the rhythm as you take part in one of the most basic celebrations of music.
September Calendar
Special Sept. Events
Monday, Sept 1
Labor Day Paddle
Wednesday, Sept 3
Stand-up Paddleboarding 101
Stand-up Paddle Fit Class
Saturday, Sept 6
Canoeing 101 & 102
Sunday, Sept 7
Grandparents - FREE!
Monday, Sept 8
HomeSchool Science Monday
Tuesday, Sept 9
Pee-Wee Naturalist Fall Series
Wednesday, Sept 10
Stand-up Paddleboarding 101
Stand-up Paddle Fit Class
Friday, Sept 12
Home By Dark Concert
Saturday, Sept 13
Birding Canoe Trip
The Nature Club Field Trip
Night Hike
Sept. 15 - 19
Fall Break Craft & View
Wednesday, Sept 17
Stand-up Paddleboarding 101
Stand-up Paddle Yoga Class
Thursday, Sept. 18
Corporate Eco Challenge
please see page 11 for details
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Stand-up Paddleboarding 101
Stand-up Paddle Yoga Class
Thursday, Sept. 25
The Nature Club: Dine and Discover
Members Only - Fall Native Plant Sale
Friday, Sept. 26
Fall Native
Plant Sale Fall Native Plant Sale
Saturday, Sept. 27
Fall Native Plant Sale
Drum Circle
Outdoor
Skills Day
Sunday Sept. 28
Outdoor Skills Day
Programs requiring registration:
(770) 992-2055, x 237
[email protected]
Regularly Scheduled Events
Explore the Outdoors in NEX
Throughout Sept.
The Chattahoochee:
Re-Imagine Our River
Film Showings: Mondays - Fridays, 1 pm
Saturdays, 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
Sundays, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
Wildlife Feeding Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 4 pm
Storytime by the River
Wednesday, Sept 3, 10:30 am
Creature Feature
Thursdays & Fridays, 4 pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm
Trail Hikes
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 & 3 pm
River Canoe Trips
Saturdays & Sundays, 5 pm
Animal Encounter
Sundays, 4 pm
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October - Reflecting on Nature
W i l de rn e ss Ac t
Performance Series
WAPS
Sunday, October 12
A Rainbow of Reflections
Throughout October
What reflects in nature? How do reflections
work? Where do rainbows come from?
Backwards, forwards, upside down – we
will go wild with reflections by using
mirrors, prisms, and light! Included with
general admission and free to CNC members
About the
Noon - 3pm, All Ages
Included with General Admission
and FREE for CNC Members
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the
Wilderness Act with CNC and the Wilderness
Act Performance Series. Stephen Wood,
Atlanta Composer, has organized an
incredible celebration of the anniversary by
connecting art in all forms with nature.
WAPS is a musical and artistic celebration
which recognizes the Wilderness Act’s impact
on natural and cultural preservation. The series
forms a collaboration between
Artists
composers, artists and public green spaces.
Eric Bowles, Photographer
This award-winning nature photographer is based in
Atlanta. His areas of focus include landscape,
wildlife, close up photography, and infrared image making
using special modified cameras.
Sarah Hersh, Composer
This Atlanta-based composer’s work has been performed
in the United States, Italy, and Scotland by a variety
of performers and ensembles including Diagenesis,
Duo46, the Florida Chamber Saxophonists, Out of
Bounds Ensemble, and Terminus Ensemble.
Fall Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
September through November
Bingo! Returning this quarter by popular
demand, fall’s outdoor Scavenger Hunt is
a fun way to explore CNC and earn NEX
points! Stop by NEX to pick up your bingo
card and get out there and explore!
Included with general admission and free to
CNC members
Homeschool Science Monday
Monday, October 13, 11:30 - 12:30
Did you know that you can ‘bend’ light?
Did you know light is made of many
colors? Join us this month and learn how
light works in nature and in our homes
and buildings. We will wrap up with a
fun reflective activity. Included with
general admission and free to CNC members
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Peter Peteet, Poet
Peter considers our personal perception of wilderness
to be a crucial part of our responsibility to contribute
to the mainstream perception. “When we see ourselves
as “visitors who do not remain” rather than those who
have dominion over all, we are humbled and released.”
Nathan Bales, Composer
Nathan, a senior at Walton High School in Marietta,
discovered his passion for composing music four
years ago, and has become a prolific composer. He
has composed hundreds of pieces of chamber music
and solo literature. He won the Next Generation
Composition Contest sponsored by the the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra.
Programs for All Ages at CNC
River Canoe Adventures - Last Trips of the Season
October Calendar
Special Oct. Events
Saturdays & Sundays, Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12 at 4:30 pm
Ages 6 – adult, $30 General Public/$25 Members
Advance Registration Required
This is it! What a perfect time to step into a canoe and see the fall
colors starting to change! Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and
offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the Chattahoochee River.
Oct. 3 - 12
Pre-purchase Bird Seed
Sunday, Oct. 5
Creative Photography
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Pee-Wee Naturalist Fall Series
Saturday, Oct. 11
Women’s Only Paddle
WAPS
Women’s Only Paddle
Saturday, October 11, 9am - Noon
Ages 18+
$30 General Public/$25 CNC Members
Sunday , Oct 12
Wilderness Act
Performance Series
Monday, Oct. 13
HomeSchool Science Monday
Do you want to spend time outdoors
on the river, but aren’t sure how to get
started? Join two of our female canoe
guides on this women’s only trip to
discover the Chattahoochee River as
a source of relaxation and adventure.
Oct. 17 - 19
Pick-Up Bird Seed
Halloween
Hikesl
$40 General Public/$30 CNC Members
Register by Oct. 22
The perfect time to check out the trees is the fall
so we have brought tree climbing back! This 2½
hour introductory climb will get you up high in a
tree for a new perspective of your favorite nature
center. All climbing gear is provided including
saddles and helmets.
The Nature Club Dine & Discover
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 - 9pm
$10 General Public/$5 CNC Members
Spend your evening socializing with
like-minded folks. Amos’ Odyssey is the
story of one man’s journey through the
Upper Coosa River basin. In August of 2012,
Upper Coosa Riverkeeper, Amos Tuck,
embarked on a 250 mile journey down the
Conasauga, Coosawattee, Oostanaula, and
Coosa Rivers.
Creative Nature, Wildlife and Landscape Photography
Sunday, Oct. 5, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 16+, $59 General Public/$49 CNC Members; Registration required by Oct. 1
Whether you are interested in nature, wildlife, landscape or other types of
photography, this workshop will emphasize ways to improve your skills using
the features of your camera. We will cover creative composition ideas, use of
macro (close-up shots), low light challenges, use of tripods and monopods,
selection of lenses, and much more. After a little classroom time, the real fun
begins when we go outside for some hands-on practice on CNC grounds.
Students should bring their camera, instruction book (if available), a snack,
and a desire to see in a new way.
Fall Bird Seed Fundraiser
Pre Purchase October 3 – 12; Pick-Up October 17 - 19
Feed your feathered friends premium Coles birdseed and benefit the
Chattahoochee Nature Center. Orders can be placed on-line or at the Nature
Store. Don’t forget CNC Members save 15% on all birdseed!
Saturday , Oct 18
Halloween Hikes
Sunday , Oct 19
Harvest on the ‘Hooch
Tree Climbing
Sunday, Oct. 26
Noon - 2:30 pm or 3 - 5:30 pm
Friday , Oct 17
Halloween Hikes
please see page 11 for details
Thursday, Oct. 23
The Nature Club Dine & Discover
Halloween
Hikesl
Friday , Oct 24
Halloween Hikes
Saturday , Oct 25
Halloween Hikes
Sunday , Oct 26
Tree Climbing
Friday , Oct 31
Save
Visit in Costume Today
$2
and receive $2 off admission
Programs requiring registration:
(770) 992-2055, x 237
[email protected]
Regularly Scheduled Events
Reflect on Nature in NEX
Throughout Oct.
The Chattahoochee:
Re-Imagine Our River
Film Showings: Mondays - Fridays, 1 pm
Saturdays, 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
Sundays, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
Wildlife Feeding Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 4 pm
Storytime by the River
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10:30 am
Creature Feature
Thursdays & Fridays, 4 pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm
Trail Hikes
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 & 3 pm
River Canoe Trips
Saturdays & Sundays, 5 pm
Animal Encounter
Sundays, 4 pm
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November - Outdoor Connections
Fall Break
Fall Break Activities
Monday - Wednesday
Nov. 24 – 26
All Ages
FREE for CNC Members &
Included with General Admission
School’s out and we
have lots of fun in store
for you at CNC! Bring
visiting family to enjoy the
grounds and take part in
special programs.
Get Connected!
Throughout November
How in the world are humans connected to
sunshine? Learn about how the living and
non-living elements of life are connected
and test your knowledge with our Food
Chain Wall. You may be surprised how
connected we all are! Included with general
admission and free to CNC members
Craft Week
Monday - Wednesday
Nov. 24 – 26
11 am - Noon daily
Ages 4 and up
Get in touch with your
crafty side! Help us reuse
and recycle items to make
fun, take-home projects.
Different crafts each day!
Get Out!
Throughout November
We encourage you to get out there this
month and connect with your natural
world! Hike all of CNC’s trails and earn
bonus NEX points. Wear your hiking
shoes, CNC’s trails total approximately
2.5 miles. What’s your favorite? See the
Nature Exchange for more information.
Included with general admission and free to
CNC members
National Parks
Movie Marathon
Monday - Wednesday
Nov. 24 – 26, all day
Join us every day for The National
Parks, PBS Special marathon. This
film series connects our nation’s
National Parks with stories and
photos of each. Come and go as
you please!
Homeschool Science Monday
Monday, November 10, 11:30 - 12:30
Come prepared to hike this month as we
get out on our trails to learn about
connections in our ecosystems. We will
learn what ecosystems are, how we affect
them and how they affect us, and even
about some threatened ecosystems. You
will even study some of our local food
chains and food webs. Included with
general admission and free to CNC members
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Mark Your Calendars
Our market contains over 40 vendors
selling their local, hand-made, and/or
eco-friendly goods to meet your holiday
gift giving needs. Check out our website
for more information.
Programs for All Ages at CNC
November Calendar
Fall Colors River Tour
Saturday, Nov. 1 & Sunday, Nov. 2
Special Nov. Events
10 am - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm
Ages 14 - Adult
Saturday, Nov. 1
Fall Colors River Tour
$40 General Public Families/$35 CNC Member Families
Register by Oct. 30
Sunday, Nov. 2
Fall Colors River Tour
STARLAB
Join us on our Fall Colors River Tour as we take
in the yellows, reds and oranges of the trees
before they fade into winter. We’ll paddle
quietly along the Chattahoochee river taking in
the sounds of the river and its wildlife, and
enjoy the cool breeze on our backs and the
warm sunshine on our faces.
Monday, Nov. 10
Homeschool Science Monday
Saturday, Nov. 8
Brownie Overnight
please visit our website for details
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Pee-Wee Naturalist Fall Series
Saturday, Nov. 15
Basic Outdoor Living Skills
Wetland Restoration Project
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 - 4 pm, Ages 5 - Adult
Sunday, Nov. 16
Wetland Restoration Project
Registration Required by Nov.10
Help us in eradicating privet from the wetlands along the
river. Bring a pair of gloves and shovel if you have them!
STARLAB
Saturday, Nov. 22
Creative Photography
Backyard Campout
Fall Break
Sunday, Nov. 2
1pm – 2pm (two 25-minute sessions)
Ages 6 – Adult; Included with General Admission
3…2…1…BLASTOFF!! See nature like never
before inside CNC’s portable planetarium! You’ll
have the stunning view of space right at your
fingertips as you and your family sit side by side
and watch the beautiful night sky go rolling by
together.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving
CNC Closed
Basic Outdoor Living Skills
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 am - 5 pm
$95 General Public/$85 CNC Member, Ages 16+
Join Woodsmoke Camping Company to prepare yourself
for a lifetime of outdoor connections. Whether you are a
day-hiker, trail-rider, or beginner camper this hands-on
workshop will have you prepared to tackle the elements.
Discover how you can tackle the issues of dealing with
exposure, how to create heat, and the importance of
water in your outdoor explorations. The class also
includes tree and plant identification, fire creation, rope
and knife skills, shelters and more!
Saturday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 23
Creative Nature, Wildlife
& Landscape Photography
$50 General Public Families
$35 CNC Member Families (price per tent)
Register by Nov. 19
$59 General Public/$49 CNC
Members, Register by Nov. 20
Backyard Campout
5 pm – 10 am
Want the great outdoor experience but
prefer to stay close to home? CNC offers
a great opportunity to camp out
and experience wildlife on our Wildlife
Walk! Bring a picnic with all the fixings,
take photos that will last a lifetime,
enjoy a campfire with marshmallows,
and enjoy the beautiful grounds as you
connect to the great outdoors .
Nov. 24 - 26
Fall Break Activities:
Craft Week
National Parks Movie Marathon
Saturday, Nov. 22
12:30 – 4:30 pm,Ages 16+
Whether you are interested in
nature, wildlife, landscape or
other types of photography,
this workshop will emphasize
ways to improve your skills
using the features of your camera. We will cover
creative composition ideas, use of macro (close-up
shots), low light challenges, use of tripods and monopods,
selection of lenses, and much more. After a little classroom
time, the real fun begins when we go outside for some
hands-on practice on CNC grounds.
Programs requiring registration:
(770) 992-2055, x 237
[email protected]
Regularly Scheduled Events
Outdoor Connections in NEX
throughout August
The Chattahoochee:
Re-Imagine Our River
Film Showings: Mondays - Fridays, 1 pm
Saturdays, 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
Sundays, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
Wildlife Feeding Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 4 pm
Storytime by the River
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10:30 am
Creature Feature
Thursdays & Fridays, 11 am & 4 pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm
Trail Hikes
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 pm
River Canoe Trips
Saturdays & Sundays, 6 pm
Animal Encounter
Sundays, 4 pm
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Thanks to Our 2011 Donors and Sponsors
Fun at CNC
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What’s Happening at CNC
Chris
Nelson
Executive Director
I had the opportunity to paddle on the river with
a number of our staff a few weeks ago. It was
a beautiful afternoon to be on the Chattahoochee
River which is the Creek word for “river of
painted rocks”. As we left the shoreline, our
canoes slid quietly out onto the water and you
could immediately feel the drop in temperature.
On this hot summer afternoon, the supercooled water released from the bottom of the
130 foot dam at Lake Lanier flowed south into
the Metro Atlanta area — intersecting the
amazing rock formation of the Brevard Fault
Zone —at a chilly 50F degrees.
That low temperature creates a unique
environment that allows large numbers of
brown and rainbow trout to thrive. It also
gives the ‘Hooch the special designation as one
of the southernmost trout rivers in the United
States. It’s the only one that flows through a
major metropolitan city.
Trout, of course, are only one of the many
things that make our river special. Currently
the river supplies 70 percent of Atlanta’s
drinking water with residents and business
professionals gulping down a thirsty 450
million gallons in a single day. What makes
these numbers stand out even more is the
fact that the total watershed serving nearly 3.5 million
residents is the smallest nationally that serves a major
metropolitan area. As the Metro Atlanta area continues
to grow, water and water quality will be one of the
region’s most critical issues. How well that resource is
managed now will determine the quality of life,
development and growth available for our children
today and the next generation.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located
within the 48 mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River
National Recreation Area that consists of 10,000 plus
acres and hosts over 3.5 million visitors per year. The
recreation-value alone generates revenues exceeding
that of the Atlanta Braves.
23 species of fish, hundreds of species of native
plants, insects, and shellfish, 240 species of birds
including bald eagles, and mammals, such as otter,
beaver, fox and deer greet our guests. A visitor from
NYC recently tagged the river the “Central Park of
Atlanta”.
And on Staff Day, while we paddled down our
“Central Park of Atlanta”, we cruised along a beautiful
stretch of wetlands near Gold Branch. Henning Von
Schmeling, CNC’s Senior Director of Operations,
pointed out a heron that was perfectly camouflaged in
the trees. He also picked out birds just by their songs
and calls. It illustrated perfectly how the area is
teeming with life! It was easy to imagine myself in
some remote wilderness rather than being just a few
miles from downtown Atlanta.
I hope you will come out soon and take an expertly
guided river canoe adventure with one of our naturalists.
You will learn so many things about this valuable
waterway you didn’t know before. You will also return
from that adventure with a much better understanding
of what the river represents to our future.
NEW! Corporate Eco Challenge
Thursday, September 18, 2014 at CNC
Who will take home the title of Corporate
Eco Champion?
Only 6 slots remaining!
To sign up your team or become a sponsor,
contact DeAnn (see info below).
Presented by
Sponsored by
CNC DEVELOPMENT
DeAnn Fordham
(770) 992-2055 x226
[email protected]
Welcome New CNC Staff Member
Brittany Swales has recently joined the CNC as the new Community Programs
Coordinator, planning and coordinating events such as Halloween Hikes,
Butterfly Festival, and the Holiday Market as well as scout and birthday programs.
Brittany began as a volunteer/docent in 2011, which is where her love for the
CNC began. In teaching for several years prior to this position, she always longed
to have more of an involvement with animals and nature. In her spare
time, Brittany travels and spends time with her two dogs, Rocky and Chico.
at CNC’s Unity Garden
$35/ticket - Adults
$15/ticket - Ages 10 & up
Ages 10 & under free
Join us for our 3rd annual
Harvest on the ‘Hooch! Enjoy
bluegrass music, games, a silent auction
and complimentary food from Whole
Foods Market, as well as local beer and
wine. Sample tasty dishes from local
restaurants* listed below:
The Mill
Milton’s
Muss & Turner
Parsley’s
Table & Main
Talk of the Town
*partial list at time of press
Presented by
Welcome New
CNC Board Member
Nelson Sexton
is a native Atlantan
who graduated
from The Marist
School in 1978
and Auburn University in 1983.
He and Kelly,
his wife of 28
years, have three
children: Leo (25);
Thomas (23) and Susannah (16).
Nelson has been active in Atlanta’s
commercial real estate and construction
business for thirty years.
He is currently Senior Vice President of
Hodges & Hicks General Contractors,
LLC, primarily responsible for business
development.
Nelson recently became a Chattahoochee
Nature Center Trustee and is a past
Marist Alumni Association President
and former kidz2leaders and Northside
Athletes Foundation Trustee. The Sextons
have lived in Roswell since 1988.
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Dear Postmaster: Please deliver in homes between August 18 - 20
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-2055
www.chattnaturecenter.org
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
General Admission
FREE - CNC Members & Children 2 & under
(excluding Halloween Hikes - a fundraiser for CNC)
$10 - Adults
$7 - Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13 -18)
$6 - Children (Ages 3 -12)
Printed on recycled paper
with post-consumer products
Join us for this unique and favorite non-scary
Halloween adventure, Take your child on a well-lit
hike through the forest to meet woodland
creatures and hear about their lives.
Guided Night Hikes
Experience the mystery on a safely lit trail
Nature-Costumed Characters
Hear the tales of everyone’s favorites,
the Box Turtle, the Water Drop & more
Full Evening of Fun Activities
Fun Crafts, Lively Musical Entertainment & Face Painting
Fundraiser Admission
CNC Members - Purchase tickets
in advance beginning Oct. 1
$8 - Oct. 17 and 18
$9 - Oct.24 and 25
FREE - Children 2 & Younger
Ticket sales begin at 6:30 pm
each night and end at 8:30 pm
Halloween Hikes info:
(770) 992-2055 x236
[email protected]
Camp Kingfisher - Winter Break Camp
“I send my kids to Camp Kingfisher because they learn about nature,
and they get to smell it, and touch it, and roll around in it…
and after 6 years, my girls still want to come back!”
—Pam C, Camp Parent
Session 1: Dec. 22-24 with Dec. 26 add-on
Dec. 24 aftercare ends at 4:30 pm & no camp on Dec. 25
Session 2: Dec. 29-31 with Jan. 2 add-on
Dec. 31 aftercare ends at 4:30 pm & no camp on Jan. 1
(770) 992-2055 x222
[email protected]