Join the National Park Service a hands-on program investigating the stunning physical feats of water. Visit several stations to see how many drops of water you can place on a penny before it spills over or how many pennies that you can get into a cup of water before it spills over. Can you float […]
Come walk on the wild (and winged) side! Join the National Park Service for a magical twilight stroll through the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. As twilight falls, we’ll head into the woods—not for vampire baseball, but to spot real nocturnal flyers: bats! This stretch of riverside, forest, and meadow […]
The Mayor's Summer Reading Club (MSRC) is a program for children ages birth to five and their families that takes place in various locations throughout the city of Atlanta each summer. To learn more about the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, visit www.mayorsreadingclub.org. See you there!! FAQ Is this an in-person or virtual event? All events […]
Music. Nature. Chill. Repeat. Sunset Sips brings you music from local artists at this laid back, family-friendly event. Explore the grounds and river boardwalk to soak in the sunset and discover evening wildlife. Pack a picnic, bring a chair and settle in on our great lawn or covered pavilion to unwind in nature! Details […]
Join the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy for a guided paddle series in partnership with Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or brand new to the river, this is your chance to experience the beauty of the Chattahoochee from a whole new perspective. Each trip highlights a different stretch of the river, from […]
Don’t let this one be the fish that got away! Join the National Park Service for a morning of fin-tastic fishing fun at Island Ford Pond. Whether you’re a total newbie or just need to brush up on your casting, we’ll help you tackle the basics of gear, technique, and freshwater fishing in Georgia. You’ll get to […]
Join Us for our Second Saturday Sweep: Chattahoochee Community Cleanup! Each month, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy hosts a cleanup at one of the park units along Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It is a great way to explore more of the beautiful 66 miles of trails and 48 miles of river the National Park Service protects. […]
Description: Volunteer and help us collect some Urban Heat ATL heat data! Drive to "Point of Interest "locations, walk, bike, skate, and use a sensor to collect heat data Purpose: The purpose of this experience is to help collect more data in the city of Atlanta to aid in the research and understanding of the […]
Join two professional Backpacking and Wilderness Survival Instructors as we offer best practices for solo hiking females. We’ll cover the 10 essentials, the difference between backcountry and front country safety, basic navigation and more, before leading a 2 mile hike. Gain the confidence to go hiking (even when your friends bail at the last minute) […]
