Dunwoody Nature Center

Our campers love the Nature Center! Member Registration: https://dunwoodynature.org/summer-camp-2021/ Public Registration opens 2/15 at 6:00am ET. Spots are limited and fill fast. Secure your spot today!

Looks like Friday is going to be a great day for a night hike! Join us at 7:30pm this Friday for a fun and informative hike through the woodsat night! Register: https://app.etapestry.com//DunwoodyNatur/default/item.php

Stylishly written, whimsical yet sophisticated, quirkily detailed and full of empathy . . . The Orchid Thief shows [Orlean’s] gifts in full bloom.The New York Times Book Review It's not too late to pick up The Orchid Thief and join the discussion at next week's Nature Lovers Book Club meeting! Learn more: https://dunwoodynature.org//evening-nature-lovers-book-cl/

Meet Boba! Our Trails & Tails Member of the week! She loves the Nature Center! She loves water and dirt so she really enjoys our trails. Learn more about Tails & Trails - a nature-loving club for dogs!: https://dunwoodynature.org/trails-and-tails-dog-club/ #dunwoodynaturedogs

OWLS outdoor adult classes start TOMORROW morning. Join us and Kaiser Permanente for Tai Chi in the Woods as part of our Morning Session of classes called Health for Life. Register: https://dunwoodynature.org/owls-morning-session-agenda/ #dunwoodynatureowls #dunwoodyga

We can't wait for OWLS Adult Programming to return THIS FRIDAY! We have a bunch of exciting partners this season including Kaiser Permanente, Georgia Audubon and Georgia Native Plant Society Consider attending one or all of our outdoor nature and wellness themed classes today! Full class list: https://dunwoodynature.org/owls-adult-classes/... #dunwoodynatureowls #dunwoodyga See more

Come visit us and enjoy the sunshine out on the trails with our friend the American Toad! #dunwoody #dunwoodyga

Camp testimonial: My boys loved learning about the Native Americans and they loved the art projects this week Summer Camp 2021 Member Registration opens February 1st. Be prepared and view the camp schedule / become a member today: https://dunwoodynature.org/summer-camp-2021/ #dunwoodynaturecamp

Camp Testimonial: "My kids have absolutely loved camp at DNC this summer! Thanks so much for creating a safe fun environment for camps this summer." Summer Camp 2021 Member Registration opens February 1st. Be prepared and view the camp schedule / become a member today: https://dunwoodynature.org/summer-camp-2021/ #dunwoodynaturecamp

Camp testimonial: "It was a wonderful experience. Thank you!" Summer Camp 2021 Member Registration opens February 1st. Be prepared and become a member today: https://dunwoodynature.org/summer-camp-2021/ #dunwoodynaturecamp

Thank you to @keepinitkusy for coming out and helping us remove invasive English ivy as part of our @nfwf grant to remove all invasive species from our grounds! #dunwoodynature

Thank you to the Riverwood Community Service Club for coming out this morning to remove English Ivy, water our newly planted trees, and even plant a tree themselves! You guys were awesome!

10 more days until member registration opens for Summer Camp 2021! Spots are limited and fill fast. Be prepared and become a member today: https://dunwoodynature.org/summer-camp-2021/ Testimonial: "Great job as always. My son loves going to camp!" #dunwoodynaturecamp

We lost power last week, but we did not lose our appetites! Thank you to Takorea for braving the roads and delivering a staff lunch to our Executive Director’s home. Highly recommend the shrimp taco and sesame fries! #eatinharmony #letsdolunch #dunwoody #sandysprings

The outcome of the election may not be clear this morning, but we are happy to let know that all our trails are now fully cleared of unsafe debris and open for your enjoyment!

Today we are going to be featuring Lost Corner Preserve and Hyde Farm as a part of the Hikes For Health challange! The trail at Lost Corner is laid out through towering oak, walnut, and hickory trees some as many as 90 feet high. After that you should visit the trail at Hyde Farm which passes along historic terraced fields, then heads down to the Chattahoochee River. Learn more about Hikes for Health and the trails at: https://bit.ly/3mrkbp0 #HikesforHealthREI #HikesforHealthKP @CobbRecCenters @FOLCPreserve

Take the family hiking at the Nature Center this Saturday, Nov. 7th! Learn hiking tips for families with children of all ages, share Atlanta area hiking destinations, and demonstrate and practice the Leave No Trace principles. You will also learn how the animals and plants are changing for fall and preparing for winter. This is an exciting time! Learn more at https://conta.cc/2TK7nhm

As part of the #HikesforHealthREI challenge, throughout the month we will be featuring participating trails. The first greenspace is @ChattahoocheeNatureCenter, which boasts 2.5 miles of easy to moderate hiking trails to explore across their 127 acre property. #HikesforHealthKP #HikesforHealthREI Learn More: https://bit.ly/3mrkbp0

Thanks to the Scouts from All Saints Troop 434 for helping us dump the pumpkins this afternoon. We will be savings pumpkins from the landfill until 4 this afternoon.

The Dunwoody Nature Center has joined forces with 9 other Atlanta-area organizations, REI, and Kaiser Permanente to encourage the public to hike, walk, or jog 10 trails in their 10 greenspaces over 10 months with the Hikes for Health Challenge. The Challenge, which launched in August during National Wellness Month, is a great way to explore beloved trails as part of a prescription for better physical and mental health and a stronger life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mrkbp0 #H...ikesforHealthREI #HikesforHealthKP @bhnpatlanta @FOLCPreserve @ChastainParkConservancy @livablebuckhead @chattahoocheeparks @CobbRecCenters @ChattahoocheeNatureCenter @PeachtreeCreekGreenway @SandySpringConservancy @REI @kpthrive See more

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEN! Get your Pumpkin Dumpin' on November 1st and take care of the planet in the composting process! Sign up for the event for a pumpkin drop - off at https://conta.cc/2Tp7zT0

Be inspired by nature and art at https://etsy.me/37bHcbs! See the work of artist, Diana Dice, and be a part of supporting local artists and the Dunwoody Nature Center! Dunwoodyfineart #discoverdunwoody #dunwoodyfineartassociation #dunwoodynaturecenter #dunwoodyartistsmarket

NOTICE: For your safety, all trails and the playground are closed until we can remove several fallen and halfway fallen trees.

We have a few trees down on our trails. Be careful if you are venturing out!