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April 2019
City Nature Challenge
Fernbank is leading the inaugural Atlanta City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge is a world-wide event allowing cities to compete in a challenge to see who can tally the most nature observations. Fernbank invites all of Metro-Atlanta to join in making observations in your own yard or local park, so Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve is participating in the event, so look up our project on the app. It's easy to participate, all you have to do is download the…
Find out more »Interpretive and Recreational Hikes with Arabia Rangers
Come learn about Arabia's natural and cultural resources as we take in the views and provide you with a better understaanding of local history, industry, and the ecology of the Preserve. Hikes are moderate for 1-2 hours. Please dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle and snacks. Please register online (subject line: Ranger hike >> eblythers@dekalbcounty ga.gov), or call the nature center at 770-484-3060.
Find out more »AWARE Tour
AWARE - the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort, dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife - offers free tours every Sat and Sun. Meet on the front porch slightly before 1pm. Meet some of AWARE's ambassador animals and learn about their lives, habitats, prey, and more. Ambassadors will vary but may include owls, hawks, snakes, possums, and/or turtles, among others. Tour lasts around 45 minutes. Park in the public parking area at 4158 Klondike Road, then walk through AWARE's gate…
Find out more »Indoor Basic Archery
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register.
Find out more »Guided Mountain Hike
Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance.
Find out more »Indoor Basic Archery
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register.
Find out more »City Nature Challenge
Fernbank is leading the inaugural Atlanta City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge is a world-wide event allowing cities to compete in a challenge to see who can tally the most nature observations. Fernbank invites all of Metro-Atlanta to join in making observations in your own yard or local park, so Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve is participating in the event, so look up our project on the app. It's easy to participate, all you have to do is download the…
Find out more »May 2019
Homeschool Days
Homeschoolers! Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly home school program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited.
Find out more »Interpretive and Recreational Hikes with Arabia Rangers
Come learn about Arabia's natural and cultural resources as we take in the views and provide you with a better understaanding of local history, industry, and the ecology of the Preserve. Hikes are moderate for 1-2 hours. Please dress for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle and snacks. Please register online (subject line: Ranger hike >> eblythers@dekalbcounty ga.gov), or call the nature center at 770-484-3060.
Find out more »Guided Mountain Hike
Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance.
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