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May 2019
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 »Intro to Tree Climbing
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.
Find out more »Intro to Tree Climbing
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.
Find out more »Full Moon Hike with Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby for a hike to the summit of Arabia Mountain as the sun sets and the full moon rises. Along the way we will see the different flowers blooming on Arabia Mountain. At the summit we will learn why the May Full Moon is called the planting moon. Please make sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle, flashlight and snacks.
Find out more »Moonlight Mountain Hike
Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register.
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 »Intro to Tree Climbing
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.
Find out more »Amazing Honeybees!
Join local bee keeper Chris Harvey and the Arabia Rangers for a fun demonstration about bee keeping, pollination, and wildlife friendly plants. She will explain basic bee hive dynamics in honor of National Bee Day. Please register online >> ArabiaRanger@gmail.com or call the Nature Center.
Find out more »Intro to Tree Climbing
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register. Ages 8 and up.
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