Chattahoochee Nature Center
Featured May Events

Canoeing 101

Sunday, May 6 and Saturday, May 26, 12:30 – 2pm, Ages 5 – Adult
Learn the basics of canoeing and put your skills to the test. This is a great introduction course into the world of canoeing. Learn parts of the boat discover different strokes and practice canoeing on a CNC pond. This is a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to experience canoeing or brush up on skills. Attend Canoeing 101 and become a confident paddler!  All classes are “conditions permitting”, with advance reservations required.  All equipment is provided.  Participants must be able to swim and paddle their own canoe, and be at least 5 years and up. No prior canoeing experience is necessary.  Advance Registration is Required by emailing scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org or booking online at chattnaturecenter.org/canoe-programs. $15 General Public/$10 CNC members (price is per person)

Start of Summer Play Day

Saturday, May 26, 12 – 4pm, All Ages, Included with General Admission

• Laughing Matters: 12pm
  Start off Play Day the right way with giggles and guffaws. Laughing Matters’ improvisation will tickle the funny bone as you share your ideas and take part in the unscripted, unexpected and hilarious results.
• Play Time: 1 – 4pm
  Come out and play for Memorial Day! Kick off the summer with parachutes, hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, Frisbees and more. We supply the toys, you supply the imagination.
• Little Miss Muffet Story Time: 3pm
  Join Ms. Juila and the Black Widow Spider for a story and activities all about spiders and insects.

STARLAB

Sunday, May 27, 1 – 2pm (Two, 25-minute sessions), Ages 5 – Adult, Included with General Admission
Take a naturalist-led journey through the night sky in STARLAB, our portable planetarium.  Find out what constellations, planets and stars will be filling the night sky for this season.  This is a great way to get ready for a summer full of night time adventures. 

View these and other Chattahoochee Nature Center events here.