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Atlanta Moms: Chattahoochee Nature Center – May Events

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International Migratory Bird Day

Saturday, May 14, All Day in the Nature Exchange

The Nature Exchange is throwing a party to celebrate migratory birds. Grab your binoculars and enjoy the fun as we cheer on the birds heading north with bird watching activities, crafts and hikes.

Family Canoe Day

Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 29, 12:30 – 2:00 PM, Ages 5 -Adult, $15 Non-Members/$10 Members (Price per person, book a third seat in a canoe for ½ off!), Pre-registration required.

Are you ready to start paddling but not sure of where to start?  Join us to discover the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques.  Spend some time on one of CNC’s ponds to practice your skills.  Space fills quickly for this exciting program – register on-line at www.chattnaturecenter.org, by e-mailing our scheduling office at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org, or calling 770-992-2055 ext. 237.

End of School Play Day

Saturday, May 28, 1 – 4 PM, All Ages, Included with General Admission

Summer is finally here and it is time to play!  Celebrate the end of the school year with out play day celebration.  We will be rolling out the hula hoops, throwing out the Frisbees, parading our parachutes and dusting off our art chalk.  We will supply the toys and invite you to play some of your favorite outdoor games or invent a new one.  Bo’s Bubbles will happen from 2:00 – 3:30 PM during play day!  Explore the magical world of bubbles using all kinds of wants, recycled household items and the best bubble makers ever – your hands!  Learn how to let the wind carry your bubbles away wand enjoy catching the bubbles as fast as you make them.  Science in action and good clean fun for all ages!

Learn more about Chattahoochee Nature Center on AtlantaMoms.com here.

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Atlanta Moms: Fernbank Nature Quest Opens March 19th – Mark your Calendar!

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Fernbank NatureQuest

I’m so excited to be attending the Fernbank NatureQuest preview.  My kids have loved every special exhibit at Fernbank, especially Animalopolis and the Gecko exhibit.  That was fun!  They are going to have a blast with the new NatureQuest exhibit which features 36 different types of hands-on participation and more than 100 ways to interact throughout.  Whew.. I’m going to be busy keeping up with the kids at Fernbank tonight!

Get ready to explore the nooks and crannies of a multi-level clubhouse. Shimmy up spiraling netting to discover the insides of a mighty red oak tree. Walk through a virtual waterfall and investigate the rock work and live animals behind it.

Fernbank NatureQuest will be filled with nature-inspired trees, plants and more. Children love to climb big, sturdy trees, so they’ll be excited to see there are opportunities to explore a cypress tree and a red oak from the ground up!

Fernbank NatureQuest Cave
Fernbank NatureQuest Cave Area

Mark your calendar!

Fernbank NatureQuest Weekend
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 from noon to 4 p.m.

Don’t miss this weekend of fun and excitement as we celebrate the long awaited arrival of Fernbank NatureQuest! Join us for two days of family fun including appearances by the Georgia Bubbleman, Curious George and a dragon mascot; games for the whole family; a giant inflatable alligator slide; and rockin’ tunes from the B98.5 FM Street Team (Saturday only) and DJ Willy Wow (Sunday only).
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.

Fernbank Admissions Information

Museum Admission (includes all permanent exhibitions, including the new children’s exhibition Fernbank NatureQuest, and special exhibitions, including Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids, now on view through August 14.)

  • Adults: $17.50
  • Students with ID and Seniors (ages 62+): $16.50
  • Children ages 3 to 12: $15.50
  • Children ages 2 and younger: Free
  • Fernbank Museum Members: Free

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Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Atlanta Moms: Check Out Animalopolis IMAX at Fernbank Before it’s Gone March 17th

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The kids and I saw Animalopolis a couple of months ago and enjoyed the singing lions, waltzing bears, and sea lions that turned somersaults.  Both of the kids cracked up at times and then I would see their jaws on the floor as they watched in amazement.  Animalopolis is an IMAX film great for the entire family but I recommend that you don’t take a child four and younger if he/she is sensitive to loud noises and big screens!

Showing through March 17, 2011*

You’ll give it two paws up!

Take a playful voyage into the magical world of animals in this giant screen adventure featuring rhyming narration and a classical music soundtrack. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature’s massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, Animalopolis blends fun vignettes with interesting animal facts.

Animalopolis takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children, and much more.

Running at 32 minutes long, this film is a great opportunity to introduce younger children to the natural world and to the IMAX® experience.

Purchase tickets online or by calling 404.929.6400.

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Atlanta: Chattahoochee Nature Center – Nature Exchange

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Chattahoochee Nature Center - Nature ExchangeHave you heard about the Nature Exchange at the Chattahoochee Nature Center? This is one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets that shouldn’t be a secret. The Nature Exchange is a cool place where nature lovers of all ages can bring in their collections of shells, rocks, seeds (or almost anything from the natural world) and trade them for new nature items to expand their collection. Since the Nature Exchange opened in June of 2009, well over 3000 people have come in to trade and many more have explored the fascinating nature objects from around the world.

The real secret behind the Nature Exchange is that it’s all about getting outside and learning about nature. The trading value of an object grows based on how the item was responsibly collected, how interested the trader is in the object, how much the trader knows about it and on the effort they took to learn about it. Lots of fun learning tools, from microscopes to rock testing kits, are available to give you a learning boost.

You can learn more about the Nature Exchange at CNC by visiting their website at chattnaturecenter.org/nature-exchange. There you can get ideas about getting started and to learn about the new activities available each month. Better yet, grab your favorite pinecone or polished stone and come out for a visit. The Nature Exchange is included with general admission and is open during regular CNC hours- 10am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sundays.

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Atlanta: New KidVentures events just announced!

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December 20th – Philly Pretzel Factory (Milton) – 2:00 pm
This event is always a big hit! Tour the Pretzel Factory, learn what ingredients go in pretzels, watch the dough being made and pretzels being baked – and the best part – dine on a pretzel of your very own! Maximum of 10 kids. ($10 per child)

December 21st – Scoops (Milton) – 4:00 pm
If you want your kids to think you’re the best parent on the planet, sign up NOW!!! Scoops is an old fashioned ice cream parlor with floor to ceiling candy, cakes and ice cream!! It is a sweet tooth’s dream come true!! We will be making ice cream sundaes and a candy treat to take home!!! ($15 per child)

December 28th – Chick Fil A (Cumming) – 10:00 am
Tour the Chick Fil A (behind the scenes too!) and learn how the restaurant is run. Includes a kids meal (nuggets, fries, drink)!! ($10 per child)

December 29th – Z’s Pizza (Alpharetta) – 4:30 pm
Another favorite event returns this month and your big kids can join us too for this afternoon event! Kids will be making their very own pizza, including a soft drink and a couple pizzas for the parents too!!! ALL organic ingredients and a whole lot of FUN! Come hungry…leave happy!! ($15 per child)

December 30th – Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (Cumming) – 10:00 am
Watch as Chef Martin makes & rolls the dough, learn how doughnuts are made, and decorate & eat your own special doughnut treat! Drink provided as well. ($15 per child)

January 3rd – Chamberlain’s Chocolate Factory (Norcross) – 4:00 pm
An event you don’t want to miss! KidVentures is returning to the chocolate factory and the kids will be making three yummy chocolate creations to bring home (a chocolate lollipop, chocolate-covered Oreo cookie, and chocolate pizza)! If you missed our previous visits to Chamberlain’s, be sure to sign up this time! ($15 per child)

We hope you’ll join us for some of these exciting “KidVentures” to help occupy your little ones while on break from school!

Pre-registration is required for all events. Please visit our website to register!
www.kidventuresatlanta.com

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