| January 2009 | |
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/06
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Storytime by the River at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/07
10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Ages 3 – 5. Using books, finger-plays, or crafts, our
volunteer storytellers share stories about winter animals.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/08
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/09
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/10
01:00 PM to
01:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/10
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/10
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Georgia Iris Society Meeting
Date & Time:
01/10
08:00 AM to
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
free to public
Phone:
770 491 8253 | Ga. Iris Society will meet Saturday, January
10 at 8am at Picadilly Cafeteria, 2000
Crescent Center Blvd., Tucker, Ga. 770 424
0879. "How to grow irises in your own
backyard and a brief history of "The Iris"
will be presented by GIS member Ken Duke.Mr.
Duke is owner and operator of Proterra Iris
Gardens and is a fully accredited Garden
Judge and has grown irises for 20 years.Join
us for education, beautification and
recreation. We are actively seeking new
members.
Location: Picadilly Cafeteria
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Natural History of Georgia Plants
Date & Time:
01/10
08:30 AM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
$90 members, $100 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | This course will introduce students to the wonderfully
diverse natural vegetation of Georgia, emphasizing basic
ecological principles of plant distribution, prehistoric and
contemporary influences on Georgia vegetation, major
vegetation types in Georgia, and common plant species
that characterize each vegetation type. We will also
discuss invasive species and their impact on natural plant
communities and rare and endangered species in Georgia.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Care and Feeding of Honeybees
Date & Time:
01/10
09:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
$40 members, $45 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | The second in a series of workshops covering the
fundaments of beekeeping, this workshop will teach you
techniques for spring and winter feeding and treatment
for parasites diseases and disorders of your honeybees.
The instructor will also provide information on purchasing
honeybees.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Painting Nature in Watercolor
Date & Time:
01/10
09:30 AM to
11:30 AM
Event Cost:
$25 non-members/$20 members + $5 optional materials fee (includes paper + the use of paint & brushes).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join professional painter and local teaching artist Maureen
Engle for a workshop in watercolor with nature themes.
Painting will take place outside, weather permitting. We
will continue to offer this class the first Saturday of each
month, and it will be open to new & returning
participants. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on Adult Programs,
or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/10
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Our Shared Forest at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/11
01:00 PM to
02:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Come learn about Our Shared Forests, a multicultural
hands-on approach to investigating forests and the
animals in them. Learn about the Choco Andean Corridor
in Ecuador, and the birds that migrate from there to right
here in Georgia. Find out how you can bring this exciting
program to your child’s school! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/11
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/11
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Morning Bird Watching Float on the River
Date & Time:
01/11
11:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$30 non-members/$25 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Get your binoculars ready & let High Country Outfitters do
the work. CNC naturalists will be there to share
interpretative information and birding knowledge. Meet at
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Powers
Island. Drinks & snacks will be provided. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on Adult Programs,
or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Qigong for Health & Relaxation
Date & Time:
01/12
12:00 PM to
01:00 PM
Event Cost:
$72 members, $80 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of self-cultivation that
fosters health, relaxation, and calm. Graceful, expansive
motions serve to facilitate the flow of blood, lymphatic
fluid and chi through the body to boost vitality.
Visualizations and meditation focus the practitioner's
mind inward and promote greater body awareness. This
practice relieves stress and offers a low-impact exercise
that is a wonderful restorative and preventative medicine
for body and mind.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/13
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Learn the Secrets of Beekeeping
Date & Time:
01/13
06:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-305-5412, ext. 7 | Learn the secrets of Beekeeping from Steve
Cole - bee expert and certified beekeeper.
The Fayette County Master Gardeners
Education Committee has planned this free
class in their Homeowners Education
Series. Call the contact phone #, or fax #
to make your reservation. The Fayette
Extension Office is one block south of the
Fayette Co. Courthouse at the corner of
Highway 85 (Glynn Street) and Stonewall
Avenue. Take a right into a strip of two
story grey bldgs. The Ext. Off. is on the
2nd floor.
Location: Fayette Co. Extension Office, Suite 210, 140 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/15
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Rehabilitating Raptors – What We Do at CNC
Date & Time:
01/15
06:00 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
$15 non-members/$10 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck to learn about how
the CNC Wildlife Department rehabilitates raptors! Topics
covered will include medications, diseases, common
injuries and medical husbandry. This is *not* a course for
certification as a rehabilitator. Live animal presentations
will be included as well as helpful handouts. To register,
go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on Adult Programs,
or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages 16-adult. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/16
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Callaway Gardens Southern Gardening Symposium
Date & Time:
01/16
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$225
Phone:
706-663-5153 | Geared toward gardening in the South, this
event offers a complete one-stop gardening
marketplace, exciting optional workshops and
outstanding lectures!
You’ll discover the best roses from Garey
Wylie, national coordinator for the
EarthKind™ roses; the best clematis from
Lyndy Broder; the best fruits for the South
by Dr. Dave Creech; and Bodie Pennisi will
share the Gold Medal perennials and annuals
from UGA’s trials. Topics also include
putting a garden together from all angles;
setting the stage for three seasons of
gardening and entertaining by Chuck Henry,
director of the Southeastern Flower Show;
color theory in a garden by Shannon Pable;
garden design by award-winning author, Peter
Loewer; and low input ‘eco’ gardening with
Felder Rushing.
Location: Pine Mountain
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Zen Gardens with Found Objects
Date & Time:
01/17
01:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
$50 non-members/$40 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Too cold to garden outside? Enjoy a meditative afternoon
gardening inside with beautiful white sand from St.
George Island and found objects from CNC to create a
miniature Japanese Zen Garden. Sip hot green tea and
relax to traditional Asian music as you construct your own
garden with natural materials. To register,
go to www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on Adult
Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages
16-adult. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/17
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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American Rhododendron Society Chapter Meeting
Date & Time:
01/17
02:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
No Charge
Phone:
770-422-0924 | Dr. Don Jacobs, "Everything Old is New
Again." Chapter member and eminent plant
scientist and ecologist, Dr. Jacobs will
discuss his work in developing new
cultivars from established plants. His
recent work involves developing dwarf
fragrant forms of loropetalum. Don, with
son Rob is author of the popular trillium
book "American Treasures." His work
includes both native and exotic plants.
Location: Hastings, 3920 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA
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The 3 T's of Pruning: Tools, Technique & Timing
Date & Time:
01/17
02:00 PM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-887-2418 | An encore presentation by Forsyth County
master Gardener, Alan Stagg. Alan will
present "The 3 T's of Pruning: Tools,
Technique and Timing." The topics will
include the how, why and when to prune. The
tools you need and when you would use them
will be discussed. Pruning techniques such
as shearing vs. thinning, pencil pruning vs.
topping and yes, "Crepe Murder." will be
addressed.
Location: Forsyth County Public Library
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/17
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/17
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Opossum Breakfast at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/17
09:45 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
$25 non-members/$15 members (price per child, adult required and admitted free).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages 4 – 6. Come meet the CNC resident marsupials and
have breakfast with them! Explore what makes these
creatures so unique through games and activities, and
enjoy a light breakfast! Pre-registration required. Please
register early by e-mail at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com, or by phone at (770)
992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/17
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Honey Bees and Other Pollinators
Date & Time:
01/17
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770.479.0418 | A primer on bee keeping, and on how
pollinators contribute to our gardening
efforts.
Location: Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/18
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/18
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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CNC Service Day
Date & Time:
01/19
10:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come help CNC pull privet, mulch trails, and other
projects that are needed around the grounds. The
registration deadline to volunteer for this event is Monday,
January 12, 2008. Ages 12 and up. Pre-registration
required. Contact r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.com, or
770-992-2055 ext. 236.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/20
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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"Healthy Soil - Happy Plants" Education Class
Date & Time:
01/20
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-305-5412, ext. 7 | The Fayette Co. Master Gardeners Education
Committee offers this free class on soil
preparation. It will be taught by Master
Gardeners. Have you been disappointed with
your plants in the past? Learning how to
GROW good soil can be the solution. We
will tell you how to test your soil,
prepare your soil for one plant or an
entire bed as well as how and when to
fertilize plus organic garden practices.
RSVP by Jan. 19. The Ext. Off. is one
block S. of the Faye, Courthouse on the
right.
Location: Fayette Extension Office, Suite 210, 140 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA
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Greater Atlanta Rose Society
Date & Time:
01/20
07:30 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
678-895-3945 | First monthly meeting of 2009, Atlanta
Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE,
Atlanta, GA 30309, free parking and free
admission to the meeting, speaker topic to
be announced. Meetings are open to the
public - visitors are welcomed! It's a
perfect time to begin the hobby of rose
growing or come and learn more about how to
help your roses be the best they can be!
Refreshments will be served.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Ga Green Industry Assoc WinterGreen 2009
Date & Time:
01/21 - 01/23
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$45-$95
Phone:
706-632-0100 | Annual educational event for green industry
professionals. Some workshops available
for the gardening public, including
container gardening, pest identification
and disease identification.
Location: The Classic Center, Athens, GA
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Native Plant Symposium
Date & Time:
01/21
08:30 AM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
$40 members, $45 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Join us for a day-long program that looks at native plants
and related landscape issues. Native plants are uniquely
adapted to local conditions, having co-evolved with other
plants, animals, pollinators and soil biota. They often
require less maintenance and withstand temperature and
moisture extremes. With guidance from experts, you will
learn how to incorporate these plants into your home
landscape. A box lunch is included in the price of the
symposium.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Opossum Breakfast at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/21
09:45 AM to
11:00 AM
Event Cost:
$25 non-members/$15 members (price per child, adult required and admitted free).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Ages 4 – 6. Come meet the CNC resident marsupials and
have breakfast with them! Explore what makes these
creatures so unique through games and activities, and
enjoy a light breakfast! Pre-registration required. Please
register early by e-mail at
scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com, or by phone at (770)
992-2055 ext. 237.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/22
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Propagating Native Plants from Seeds
Date & Time:
01/22
08:30 AM to
12:30 PM
Event Cost:
$40 members, $45 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | This class will go over the types of native plant seeds and
how and when to collect, clean, and store them. You will
also learn the various treatments of seed required to
initiate germination in certain species. Students will slow
seeds and discuss containers, media, light, temperature,
diseases, insects and fertilizer. Students will also learn
how, when and what size container in which to transplant
seedlings. This session will include information on forbs,
grasses and woody plants.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/23
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Invasive Plants of the Metro Atlanta Area
Date & Time:
01/24
01:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | This introductory class will cover how invasive plants
impact natural areas, characteristics of invasive plant
species, and identification of major invasive plants found
in this part of Georgia (piedmont region). Class will
include outdoor identification (weather permitting). For
more detailed information & registration forms, visit our
website at www.chattnaturecenter.com, and click on Adult
Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222. Ages
16-adult. We recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Beekeeping Short Course
Date & Time:
01/24
All Day Event
Event Cost:
$90.00, includes lunch and materials.
Phone:
770-668-0981 | An introduction to Honey Bees and
Beekeeping. In this course you will learn
the basic facts about honey bees, plant
pollination, and the fundamentals of
beekeeping. This course is for teachers,
both new and experienced beekeepers,
students, and others interested in learning
new things.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/24 - 01/31
10:00 AM to
10:30 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join wildlife staff and volunteers to see some of our non-
releasable raptors up close and personal. Discover why
these animals live at CNC. All ages. Every Saturday in
January at 10:00-10:30 AM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Save Money by Starting Seeds &Propagating Plants
Date & Time:
01/24
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | Growing from seeds and cuttings is far less
expensive than purchasing established
plants, and the process offers deeper
learning of horticulture.
Location: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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Young Audience Artist: the Environmental Epic Show
Date & Time:
01/24
11:00 AM to
11:45 AM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Using funny, interactive songs and stories to demonstrate
the importance of caring for the environment, Andy takes
a lighthearted approach to serious topics, such as
pollution, recycling, protecting the food chain and the
interdependence of life. All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/25
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/25
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Exploration Stations at Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/26
01:30 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x237 | Come explore these hands-on stations using all of your
senses! Create animal tracks, compare animal skin
coverings, classify objects and more! Ages 4 – 12.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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South Metro Rose Society meeting
Date & Time:
01/26 - 12/07
07:00 PM to
09:00 PM
Event Cost:
free
Phone:
770-631-3885 | Affiliate of the American Rose Society.
Programs on all aspects of rose growing &
refreshments at meetings which are held on
the 4th Mondays of most months. Rose
enthusiasts of all levels, especially
novices, are warmly welcome to visit! Dues
are only $15/year which gives you a full-
color, monthly newsletter. Our Consulting
Rosarians can answer your rose questions at
no charge. Come check us out!
Location: Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville, GA
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DeKalb Master Gardener Association meeting
Date & Time:
01/26
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
404-633-9321 | By definition, gardening in Atlanta means
gardening on slopes. How does one optimize
this space? What plants grow well on a
slope? How do you water plants without
terracing the slope or creating pits for the
plants? To find out some of the answers,
come hear George Allin, President of Allin
Landscaping, speak about "Landscaping a
Slope". Stay for some social time afterwards
with Master Gardeners at this first DMGA
meeting of 2009.
Location: Tucker-Reid Cofer Library, 4316 Church St., Tucker, GA
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/27
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Growing Up - a Vertical Perspective
Date & Time:
01/27
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
$7 per person but we offer excellent door prizes
Phone:
404-298-4080 please | Speaker: Paula Refi, excellent designer,
gardener and speaker. Will share creative
ideas for small spaces and ways to block
out or soften views.
Location: 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 - DeKalb Extension
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"Tree Tune Up - Help for Summer" Class
Date & Time:
01/27
07:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770305-5412, ext. 7 | The Fayette County Master Gardeners
Education Committee offers this free class
on Jan. 27. RSVP by Jan. 26. Dan Frazier,
Master Gardener, is a tree expert who deals
with tree problems in Fayette County. H
will discuss site selection, insects,
pruning, and various problems with trees.
Location: Fayette Extension Office, Suite 210, 140 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA
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Roswell Garden Club Meeting
Date & Time:
01/27
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-650-4607 | Program on Terrariums and Cloches
Location: Roswell Area Park Community Bldg, 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell
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Homemade Soap
Date & Time:
01/28
06:30 PM to
08:30 PM
Event Cost:
$24 members, $27 non-members
Phone:
706-542-6156 | Join us for an evening of soap making. You will learn the
basics of soap making, including ingredients, safety
equipment, temperature requirements, and appropriate
pouring techniques. Each participant will receive about six
bars of soap along with extra recipes for soap making at
home as well as ideas on how to wrap your soap as
decorative gifts.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/29
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Twilight Toasts in the Garden: Plant Trees!
Date & Time:
01/29
06:30 PM to
08:00 PM
Event Cost:
$10 members, $15 non-members
Phone:
706-542-1244 | January is the perfect time to plant trees in the Athens
area – plant now for summer shade or privacy for decades
to come. Not certain the best tree to choose or how to
plant one? Come to Twilight Toasts and get advice from
Andrew Saunders, Athens/Clarke County Community
Forestry Coordinator while you are enjoying a relaxing
evening in the tropical conservatory. Wine tasting by The
Healthy Gourmet in Athens. Light hors d’oeuvres by
Trumps Catering. Live acoustic guitar music by Michael
Wegner.
Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
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Animal Encounter at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/30
04:00 PM to
04:45 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Escape the winter blahs with a quick trip to CNC. Learn
about the native wildlife living at the Center through a
30-minute live animal presentation. All ages. Every
Thursday and Friday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Camp Kingfisher Open House
Date & Time:
01/31
01:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
Free for participating families
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Learn more about Camp Kingfisher and beat the registration
rush. Enjoy camp tours, animal demos, marshmallow
roasting and much more! All ages.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Controlling Invasive Plants in Your Yard and Green
Date & Time:
01/31
01:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Building on the information covered in class I, this session
will cover the options available to the general public for
controlling invasive plants. Included will be non-chemical
approaches and information about the impacts of
removing invasive plants on natural areas. We will touch
on considerations for replanting with native plants.
Includes outdoor demonstration (weather permitting). To
register, go to www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on
Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 ext. 222
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Hawks of GA at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/31
02:00 PM to
03:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC naturalist to explore the many different hawks
that call Georgia home, and visit with one of our non-
releasable hawks up close. All ages. Every Saturday &
Sunday in January at 2:00 PM
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Youth Program for Master Gardeners
Date & Time:
01/31
02:00 PM to
03:30 PM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-887-2418 | Fascinating topics for the young
naturalists! Forsyth County Master
Gardeners will present the following
topics: worm composting, bats, make & take
bird feeders, make & take terrariums. A
storytelling period is also scheduled. All
materials will be provided - the children
just have to show up with their parents.
What a wonderful way to spend time as a
family and engage children in learning about
the natural world! Limited to 50 children
(ages 3 years thru 5th grade). Reservations
required.
Location: Forsyth County Public Library
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Guided Hikes at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/31
03:00 PM to
04:00 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join a CNC docent on a journey through the CNC trails,
using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural”
curiosity. All ages. Every Saturday & Sunday in January at
3:00 PM. Special hike on January 2 at 1:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Raptor Feeding at the Chatt. Nature Center
Date & Time:
01/31
04:00 PM to
04:30 PM
Event Cost:
General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under.
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x224 | Join our wildlife staff and volunteers to learn the ins and
outs of our permanent raptors’ diets. Find out what it
takes to keep these animals healthy and happy. Every
Tuesday and Saturday in January at 4:00 PM.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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Stargazing 101
Date & Time:
01/31
08:00 PM to
10:00 PM
Event Cost:
$20 non-members/$15 members (a hand held planisphere is included).
Phone:
(770) 992-2055 x222 | Join Emory astronomer & supernova hunter Alex
Langoussis for an introduction to observing the night sky.
In the second of this seasonal series you will learn about
winter constellations, how to locate specific stars, & handy
tips and tricks to enjoy star gazing even more. Bring
binoculars for a better look. To register, go to
www.chattnaturecenter.org, and click on
Adult Programs, or call us at 770-992-2055 x222. We
recommend pre-registration.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
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A Rose By Any Other Name
Date & Time:
01/31
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
FREE
Phone:
770-479-0418 | A primer on selection and care of roses.
Location: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
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Greater Atlanta Begonia Society Meeting
Date & Time:
01/31
10:00 AM
Event Cost:
Free
Phone:
770-907-7330 | Johanna Zinn, a Begonia Judge from
Virginia, will present a program on growing
begonias in a Terrarium.
Location: Hastings Nature and Garden Center, 3920 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta
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