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March 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 »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 »Becoming an Outdoor Woman
Women join us for a Becoming and Outdoor Woman (BOW) program. You'll enjoy a tree climb and an archery workshops. Price for all activities is $35. Class is capped at 20 women. Please call 770-389-7801 to register. Full payment due at time of registration. For more information on BOW programs please visit https://georgiawildlife.com/BOW.
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 »Geocaching 101 Workshop
Geocaching is a modern-day treasure hunt where adventure seekers use their smartphone or GPS device to find hidden caches. These caches are hidden everywhere, including in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. We're hosting a Geocaching 101 workshop to teach you the basics of geocaching using your smartphone. The workshop will consist of classroom time, but we'll also have time to get outside and find some caches. Each $5 registration is good for family groups up to 5 people. Reservations…
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
Join Ranger Robby on top of Arabia Mountain to view the sunset as well as the rising Worm or Sap Moon, the name given by Native Americans identifying March’s full moon. Learn how the name came to be while we explore Arabia Mountain during the twilight hours between light and dark. Please register online (subject line: Moon Hike >> ArabiaRanger@gmail.com or call the Nature Center.
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