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The Dunwoody Nature Center will build an exceptional nature center that promotes environmental literacy and serves as a nature-based cultural enclave for community activity.
At the Dunwoody Nature Center, we recognize that the strength and effectiveness with which we pursue our mission are directly related to our people – our staff, our board, our visitors, and our volunteers. The diversity of our collective backgrounds and experiences, individual differences, capabilities, and talents only serves to enrich our work and build community. Accordingly, the Dunwoody Nature Center is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other characteristics that make each person unique.
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Fall migration is in full swing, and lots of birds are heading south for the winter! 🍂✈️ But some birds stick with us all year long, and owls are one of them. 🦉💛 This week, our forest schoolers got to know these year-round neighbors by dissecting owl pellets. 🔍 Wait, what's an owl pellet? 🤔 🍽️ Owls often swallow their prey whole 🦴 They can't digest the bones and fur 🫘 So they cough them up as a neat little pellet! Inside, our young scientists found tiny bones and pieced together what each owl had eaten. 🐭🦴 Their big discovery? Owls eat a LOT of rodents, which makes them one of nature's best pest controllers, every season of the year. 🌙🌿 Owl pellets are a natural, safe, and humane way to learn about owls. No owls are harmed! 💚 #ForestSchool #OwlPellets #NatureBasedLearning #OutdoorClassroom #DunwoodyNatureCenter

Meet Morticia, our Eastern kingsnake and one of DNC's wildlife ambassadors! 🖤 Snakes can seem a little creepy crawly at first. 😬 But when our forest schoolers got to gently touch Morticia, curiosity won out over nerves. 🙌 Here's what they learned: 🐀 Kingsnakes help control rats, mice, and other pests 🐍 They even eat other snakes, including venomous ones like copperheads and rattlesnakes 💪 Their secret? A natural resistance to pit viper venom 👑 That's how they earned the "king" in their name! Kingsnakes are nonvenomous, and they're one of nature's best pest-control crews. 🌿 Up-close moments like this turn fear into fascination and help kids see that every creature has a role in a healthy ecosystem. 💚 Perfect timing for spooky season, too. 🎃 #ForestSchool #EasternKingsnake #SnakesOfGeorgia #DunwoodyNatureCenter #DunwoodyGA

Does learning outside actually help kids grow? Research says yes. 🧠🌿 A 2023 review of studies on forest school for kids ages 3–6 found that children in forest school showed greater benefits than kids in indoor classrooms in: 🧠 Cognitive function 🤸 Motor coordination and balance 🌳 Connection to nature 💛 Health and well-being It makes sense. Out here, every log is a balance beam, every creek is a science lab, and every "how do we build this fort?" is a real problem to solve. 🪵🔍 At Dunwoody Nature Center, our 22 acres along Wildcat Creek are the classroom. As proud members of the Forest School Association, we're part of a worldwide community committed to quality Forest School for all. 🌍 🔗 Link in bio to explore our forest school programs

🌲 What is Forest School? 🌲 It started in Scandinavia, inspired by friluftsliv ("free air life"), the idea that time outdoors is a way of life. 🇳🇴🇸🇪 Today it's a learning approach shared by thousands of trained practitioners around the world. 🌍 The basics: 🗓️ Regular sessions over time, not one-off visits 🌳 Always in woodland or natural spaces 🧒 Kids lead the learning 🧗 Supported risk-taking, matched to each child 💛 Growth for the whole child: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual What kids gain: ✨ Confidence and self-esteem 🧠 Real-world problem-solving 🌧️ Resilience and independence 🎨 Creativity 🌿 A lifelong bond with nature At Dunwoody Nature Center, our 22 acres along Wildcat Creek are the classroom. We're proud members of the Forest School Association, the professional body championing quality Forest School for all. Fit Your Fit: Oakwood Forest Preschool, Camp Eagle after-school, My Chickadee and Me, and seasonal camps 🔗 Link in bio to learn more #ForestSchool #ForestSchoolAssociation #NatureBasedLearning #DunwoodyNatureCenter #AtlantaKids

🦇 Wildcard Wednesday: The Big Brown Bat Meet the Big Brown Bat, your neighborhood's night-shift pest control! With glossy brown fur, rounded ears, and a puppy-like snout, the Big Brown Bat is one of Georgia's most familiar bats. It's the species most often found roosting in bat houses and buildings across the state. And the Big Brown Bat is always hungry. It especially loves beetles 🪲, and a single female can eat up to her own body weight in insects in one night. Here's why that matters: one colony of 150 Big Brown Bats can eat enough cucumber beetles in a single summer to prevent 33 million crop-damaging rootworm larvae. That's free pest control, no chemicals needed! You can help Big Brown Bats by protecting the habitat they depend on: native plants that support insects, and mature trees for shelter. And remember, bats are best admired from a distance. Never touch or handle a bat. Learn more about the Big Brown Bat and other Georgia bats from @georgiawildlife (georgiawildlife.com) and @batconservationinternational (batcon.org)! 📷 Photo: Alyson Yates via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Text overlay added by Dunwoody Nature Center. #WildcardWednesday #BatFacts #BigBrownBat #DunwoodyNatureCenter #NaturalPestControl

🦇 October is BAT MONTH at Dunwoody Nature Center! 🦇 We kicked things off with our Friday Night Hike: Echoes in the Dark 🌙✨ Naturalist Amy Gadd led us through the forest after sunset, sharing fascinating insights into the secret lives of bats, the night shift heroes of our ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the dark! 🔦🌲 All month long, we're celebrating these misunderstood mammals. Stay tuned for more bat-tastic fun 🖤 #BatMonth #DunwoodyNatureCenter #FridayNightHike #BatsOfGeorgia #DunwoodyGA

There’s a lot happening at Dunwoody Nature Center this October — here’s your month at a glance: 🐝 October 1 — Beekeepers Club 🌙 October 2 — Friday Night Hike 🌵 October 3 — Free First Saturday + Succulent Terrarium Workshop 🕷️ October 4 — Night Creatures Clay Class 🙌 October 10 — Second Saturday Volunteering 📚 October 12 — Nature Lovers Book Club ⛺ October 17-18 — Fall Family Campout 📿 October 25 — Beaded Houseplants Workshop with Scraplanta Whether you’re looking for a family outing, a quiet evening in nature, or a hands-on workshop, there’s something on this list for you. Save this post and check our link in bio to register! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #OctoberEvents #DunwoodyGA #AtlantaThingsToDo #FallFun

This week at DNC 🍂✨ 🧘 Yoga in the Park • Tue, Sept 22 • 7–8pm • Release and unwind among the trees 🌳 🎃 5th Annual Puttogo Perimeter Pumpkin Patch Festival • Sat, Sept 26 • 12–4pm • Pumpkins, games, and fall fun for the whole family 🍁 Link in bio for details + tickets 🔗 #DunwoodyNatureCenter #YogaInThePark #PumpkinPatch #DiscoverDunwoody #thingstodoatl

🪲✨ Friday Night Hike: Insects Illuminated 🌙 We'll explore what makes insects such an essential (and fascinating) part of the forest after hours. Get ready to see DNC in a whole new light. Tickets sell fast - buy yours now at the link in bio! #DunwoodyNature #FridayNightHike #NatureAfterDark #DiscoverDunwoody #ThingsToDoInAtlanta

Calling all curious minds and nature nerds! 🌿 Join us on the second Monday of every month as we dive into books that explore the natural world, one page at a time. 📖 September's Pick: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change by Thor Hanson 🦎🌊 Come ready to chat, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow book-loving nature enthusiasts! 📅 Second Monday of each month 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center Grab your copy and join the conversation — all are welcome! 🔗 Link in bio

🦋 The Butterfly Experience is coming to Dunwoody Nature Center! Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6. Walk through hundreds of live butterfly tents, explore hands-on activities for kids, enjoy live music and food, get your face painted, and maybe give a pup their new forever home — all in the middle of a 22-acre nature preserve along Wildcat Creek. This is one of DNC's biggest events of the year, and it sells out fast. 🎟️ Get your tickets now — link in the bio! 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center | Sept 5–6 Thank you to our sponsor, @northsidehosp, for helping make this event possible! 💚 #ButterflyExperience #DunwoodyNatureCenter #NorthsideHospital #thingstodoinatlanta #kidsactivities

Ever seen the forest after dark? ✨ Join us for a guided evening hike through Dunwoody Nature Center, led by one of our naturalists. As the sun sets and the moon rises, you'll wander trails that feel completely transformed — learning the history, legends, and seasonal stories tied to this luminous time of year. 🌲🌙 It's a night hike like no other — mysterious, magical, and unforgettable. 🦉 📅 Registration closes August 14th 📧 After that? Email taylor@dunwoodynature.org to check availability Spots are limited — grab yours before the trail fills up! 🔗 Link in bio #FridayNightHike #DunwoodyNatureCenter #NightHike #NatureAfterDark #DunwoodyGA

🦅 Camp Eagle Afterschool Program — Register Now! 🦅 Give your kiddo an afterschool adventure they'll actually look forward to! 🌳 Camp Eagle is our 5-day nature-based afterschool program designed to get kids outside, moving, and exploring — while building the structure and routine that makes afternoons feel a little less chaotic (for them AND you 😅). Through hands-on outdoor play and guided nature exploration, your child will: 🌿 Build confidence through real, hands-on outdoor experiences 🐾 Develop a genuine connection with the natural world 🧠 Gain focus and structure in a fun, engaging environment 🤝 Make new friends and build social skills through group activities It's screen-free, nature-full, and exactly the kind of afternoon reset kids need. 💚 Spots fill up fast — register today and give your child an afterschool experience rooted in nature! 🔗 Link in bio #CampEagle #DunwoodyNatureCenter #AfterschoolProgram #NatureBasedLearning #DunwoodyGA

🌙 New Moon Women's Circle & Sound Bath 🌙 Ready to slow down and soften into the season? ✨ Join us as we gather in sacred community to embrace summer — honoring what this season has taught us, releasing what's complete, and opening our hearts to new intentions with grace and gratitude. 🤍 Through guided meditation + the soothing vibrations of a sound bath, you'll: 🌱 Root into gratitude for this season's growth & connections 🍃 Release what no longer serves you 🌸 Renew your spirit and call in new intentions Surrounded by nature, we'll co-create a peaceful space to rest, reflect, and reconnect — with ourselves and each other. 💫 Bring: a yoga mat, blanket, comfort items (pillow/eye mask), a journal, and a small item for our communal altar (crystal, flower, or symbol of gratitude) 🕯️ All women welcome. Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today! 🔗 Link in bio #NewMoonCircle #SoundBath #WomensCircle #DunwoodyNatureCenter #SoundHealing

🐞 Have you heard of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census? It's a two-day count where everyday folks like you help track bees, butterflies, and other pollinators — data that researchers use to understand pollinator health across the Southeast. We're hosting a community count right here at DNC on Saturday, August 22nd, because healthy pollinators = a healthy Wildcat Creek ecosystem, and we want you to be part of tracking it. Join us that day and get an "I Counted" sticker! Can't make it? Counting sheets will be available in our main building & bulletin board Aug 21–23 — count at home and drop your sheet with us (or submit it yourself). Learn more at the link in our bio, under Events! 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center | 📅 Saturday, August 22nd #GSEPC #DunwoodyNatureCenter #GSEPC #GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus #PollinatorCensus2026

Look closer next time you're at the Pavilion 👀 Those little dots on the glass aren't just design — they're lifesavers. Birds can't see glass the way we do. To them, a window just reflects sky or trees, so they fly straight for it. Window collisions kill more than 1 billion birds every year in the U.S. and Canada, according to research from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology 🐦 Our Northwoods Pavilion is fitted with bird-safe window film, featuring little dots spaced closely enough that birds recognize it as a barrier and steer clear! Small design choice, big help for the birds along Wildcat Creek. If you want to learn more about how you can help improve the lives of your feathered neighbors, check out #ProjectSafeFlight from @birdsgeorgia 🔗 Source: news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/09/protect-birds-windows-change-human-behavior #BirdSafe #DunwoodyNatureCenter #BirdsGeorgia

🌿 Become a Georgia Master Naturalist at Dunwoody Nature Center! Ever wanted to really understand the land beneath your feet — the plants, the pollinators, the creeks, the whole living system? Georgia's Master Naturalist certification program is coming to Dunwoody Nature Center, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Right here on our 22 acres along Wildcat Creek, you'll get hands-on, in-the-field learning you won't find in a classroom — exploring real habitats, working alongside experienced naturalists, and building skills through direct experience in nature, not just textbooks. By the end, you'll walk away as a certified Master Naturalist: someone who can confidently steward Georgia's lands, and who has the knowledge (and the passion!) to share it with your community — through volunteering, teaching, or simply being the friend who always has the answer on a nature walk. If you love the outdoors and want to turn that love into real impact, this is your program. 👉 Register today using the link in our bio and start your journey toward becoming a certified Georgia Master Naturalist. #DunwoodyNatureCenter #MasterNaturalist #CitizenScientist #GetOutside #ConservationEducation

🦋 BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE IS BACK! 🦋 The Butterfly Experience returns to Dunwoody Nature Center this year — and it's bigger than ever! Wander through 3 butterfly tents, groove to live music, snack on great food & drink, and enjoy activities for the whole family. 🎶🍃 Grab your tickets before they flutter away! https://dunwoodynaturecenter.ticketspice.com/butterfly-experience-2026 #ButterflyExperience #DunwoodyNatureCenter #Dunwoody #LaborDayWeekend #Atlanta #AtlantaEvents #Butterflies #FamilyFunAtlanta #ThingsToDoInAtlanta #AtlantaFamilies #AtlantaWithKids #DunwoodyGA

@friendsofdunwoodylibrary honored us with a $1,000 check to stock our Oakwood Forest Preschool, Camp Eagle Aftercare, and nature camp programs with new books — because curiosity about nature starts with a great story. Thank you for helping us grow young readers and young naturalists together. 💚 #DunwoodyNatureCenter #FriendsOfDunwoodyLibrary #CommunityPartnership

#DunwoodyWildCards | Eastern Kingsnake Spotted along our trails: the Eastern Kingsnake, easy to recognize by its glossy black body and chain-like yellow bands running nose to tail. Sightings like this are only possible because of the people who protect this land. To our donors and members: this is what your support looks like in action — 22 acres along Wildcat Creek staying wild enough for a kingsnake to do exactly what it's built to do. Thank you for making that possible. If you haven't joined them yet, this is your invitation. 🔗Become a member today: https://dunwoodynature.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership #DunwoodyNatureCenter #EasternKingsnake #GeorgiaWildlife #NativeSpecies #WildcatCreek #SnakesofGeorgia #Kingsnake #DunwoodyGeorgia #DiscoverDunwoody #DunwoodyGA

🥾 Guided Hike with our Nature Center Ambassadors! Join us Saturday, July 18th from 10-11am for a FREE guided hike through the forests, wetlands, and wild spaces of Dunwoody Nature Center. You'll be walking with Master Naturalists Anne and Nancy, two of our Nature Center Ambassadors! They can't wait to help you spot plants, animal tracks, bird calls, and seasonal changes you might otherwise walk right past when you visit. Perfect for all ages and curiosity levels. Space is limited, so sign up today (link in bio)! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #GuidedHike #MasterNaturalist #ExploreDunwoody #NatureWalk #DunwoodyGA #NatureAmbassadors

If you've walked our trails this week, you've probably spotted these bold, rosy-purple blooms of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). This native perennial provides continuous color and nectar for pollinators and songbirds rely on the seed heads through fall and winter. They're a good example of cultivating a living landscape — not just planting for beauty, but for the whole cycle of wildlife that depends on it. And if these small moments of discovery mean something to you, consider supporting the work that keeps our trails thriving. Become a member of Dunwoody Nature Center today at the link in our bio! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #DiscoverDunwoodyNature #DNC #DunwoodyGA #DunwoodyGeorgia #AtlantaNature #ExploreGeorgia #MetroAtlanta #SandySprings #NorthAtlanta #Pollinators #Coneflower #NativePlants #DiscoverDunwoody

Slow down and breathe with us. On Saturday, July 18th from 10:00–11:00 AM, join us for another session of our popular Sound Bath — a one-hour immersive experience combining guided meditation with the healing tones of crystal singing bowls, gong, ocean drum, and Koshi elemental wind chimes. Led by Karmin, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor and certified sound healer, this session is designed to ease stress, quiet the mind, and leave you feeling restored. What to bring: a yoga mat or padding for the floor, and anything that helps you get comfortable lying down — an eye mask, pillow, or blanket are great additions. 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center 🕙 Please arrive 10-15 minutes early 🎟️ $35 — space is limited, secure your spot at the link in our bio! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #DiscoverDunwoodyNature #DNC #DunwoodyGA #DunwoodyGeorgia #AtlantaNature #ExploreGeorgia #MetroAtlanta #SandySprings #NorthAtlanta #SoundBath #Meditation #DiscoverDunwoody

Is this a Bumblebee or a Carpenter Bee? 🐝 If you guessed Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) you're right! You can tell the difference by the texture of the last segment of their body - the abdomen. If it's fuzzy, it's a Bumblebee. If it's shiny, it's a Carpenter Bee! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #DiscoverDunwoodyNature #DNC #DunwoodyGA #DunwoodyGeorgia #AtlantaNature #ExploreGeorgia #MetroAtlanta #SandySprings #NorthAtlanta #Pollinators #Bumblebee

Passiflora incarnata — say it out loud and it sounds like a spell! And honestly? The Purple Passionflower (it’s common name) looks like something from a fairytale! This native vine is a workhorse for local wildlife. It's a host plant for gulf fritillary and variegated fritillary butterflies, and its fruit (the "maypop") is a favorite snack for birds and small mammals come late summer. It's easy to walk right past and miss them along the side of the parking lot, but that's the magic of this place: there's something to discover in every corner. If you want to experience the magic of butterflies, save the date for our upcoming Butterfly Experience on September 12 + 13! Learn more about the Butterfly Experience and other events at our website - we hope to see you there! #DunwoodyNatureCenter #DiscoverDunwoodyNature #DNC #DunwoodyGA #DunwoodyGeorgia #AtlantaNature #ExploreGeorgia #MetroAtlanta #SandySprings #NorthAtlanta #GeorgiaNativePlants

Ready for one last magical night with our fireflies? ✨ Step into the woods after hours for our Friday Night Hike on Friday, July 10th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This is likely your last chance this year to catch the forest's firefly display before the season wraps up for good.⁠ ⁠ We'll start our hike while it's still bright and beautiful, and as the light fades, keep an eye out for fireflies making their final flickers of the summer — a fitting send-off before they disappear until next year.⁠ ⁠ Online registration closes on July 9th, so secure your spot today! This is truly one of the last opportunities to catch fireflies at the Nature Center this season! - don't miss out! When: Friday, July 10th | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM⁠ Register here at the link in our bio! #dunwoodynaturecenter #discoverdunwoody #dunwoodyga #thingstodoatl #accessatlanta #discoveratlanta #georgianature #naturecenter #getoutside #getoutdoors

🌳 Earth: 10/10. Let’s keep it that way. 🌳⁠ ⁠ It’s time for our monthly Second Saturday Volunteering mission at Dunwoody Nature Center this Saturday, July 11th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We provide all the tools and technology needed for the mission! Please bring a reusable water bottle, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring your willingness to dig in !!🪏⁠ ⁠ Additional Information:⁠ All tools provided, sturdy shoes required. ⁠ Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026⁠ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM⁠ Cost: Free⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! RSVP here:⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/second-saturday-volunteering/⁠

🌅Ready to activate your inner twilight explorer? 🌅⁠ ⁠ Step into the woods after hours for our Friday Night Hike on Friday, July 10th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. It is a unique chance to watch the Dunwoody Nature Center transition in real-time. We’ll start our hike while it's still bright and beautiful, and end right as twilight takes over and the forest begins to wake up in a whole new way.⁠ ⁠ Online registration closes on July 9th, and we need a minimum number of explorer sign-ups to hit the trails, so secure your spot today!⁠ ⁠ When: Friday, July 10th | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM⁠ Who: Anyone up for a fun adventure! ⁠ Tickets: $7.00 (Members enjoy a sweet discount at $5 with code NIGHT25)⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! Information below: ⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/friday-night-hike-july-2026/ ⁠

🏕️What lives beneath the surface of Wildcat Creek? Now is your chance to find out! 🏕️⁠ ⁠ Join us this Saturday for Free First Saturday: Creek Curiosities! This family-friendly creek exploration is all about getting a little muddy while dipping nets, catching aquatic insects, and learning all about those tiny critters! ⁠ ⁠ Come splash around and discover a whole new world with our naturalists!⁠ ⁠ When: Saturday, July 4th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM⁠ Cost: Free (make sure to register ahead of time!)⁠ What to wear: Secure shoes (no flip-flops!) and clothes that can handle a bit of creek water.⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! Information below: ⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/free-first-saturday-july-2026/

🍯 Attention all bee geeks and honey enthusiasts! 🍯⁠ ⁠ The Dunwoody Beekeepers Club is the place to bee! We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM to talk shop, learn from expert guest speakers, and figure out how we can best support our local pollinator friends! ⁠ ⁠ Ready to make it official? Grab your Beekeepers Membership at the link below/on our website and join the coolest hive in town! ⁠ ⁠ Next Meeting: Thursday, July 2nd ⁠ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ⁠ Where: Dunwoody Nature Center ⁠ Cost: $35 for an annual membership (your golden ticket to all club events and resources!)⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! Information below: ⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/beekeepers-club-2026/

🍁 Calling all little acorns! 🍁⁠ ⁠ Applications for the Oakwood Forest Preschool are officially LIVE for the upcoming school year starting September 8th! Our play-based, place-based, emergent learning program is almost exclusively outdoors on the 22 acres of the Dunwoody Nature Center. ⁠ ⁠ Our Mission: To nurture children’s curiosity through outdoor play-based, child-led learning. ⁠ Our Vision: A place where children flourish as confident and curious learners connected to nature.⁠ ⁠ Interested in learning more? Visit our website to get your little acorn signed up today! ⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! Information below: ⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/education/oakwood-forest-preschool/⁠

🪵 Nature + Summer = Happy Campers 🪵⁠ ⁠ Summer is flying by, but the fun isn’t over yet! We still have a few open spots left at the Dunwoody Nature Center across a variety of dates and age groups! Head to our website to claim your campers spot today! ⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! Information below: ⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/education/summer-camp/⁠

🌿🔬 Calling all botanists and ecosystem architects! 🔬🌿⁠ This week we are diving deep into the fascinating mechanics of the water cycle and micro-ecosystems with our Terrarium Building Workshop!⁠ ⁠ This hands-on family program is the perfect way to slow down, get creative, and explore nature from the roots up. You’ll be layering soil, stones, moss, and plants to engineer your very own miniature, living biosphere to take home. Please bring a medium-sized glass jar or bowl with a wide mouth and a lid. This will serve as the structural hull for your new green world!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Additional Information: ⁠ Please bring a medium-sized glass jar or bowl with a wide mouth and a lid. ⁠ Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026⁠ Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm⁠ Cost: $30.00⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! RSVP here:⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/terrarium-building-workshop-2026/

It's the last day to complete our feedback survey! ⁠ ⁠ The Nature Center board and staff are gathering feedback from members, participants, and the broader community to help guide a new strategic plan. This is your opportunity to have a real impact on the Nature Center’s future.⁠ ⁠ The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and open through June 2, 2026. Participants may also choose to enter a drawing for one of three $100 gift cards by providing their name and email separately from their survey responses. We value your feedback and are committed to listening as we plan for the future of the Nature Center.⁠ ⁠ Take the survey at the link in bio or go to surveymonkey.com/r/dunwoody-nc-2026

We still have a few spots open for Summer Camp 2026!⁠ ⁠ 🐝🐦Full Day -⁠ June 8 week - Incredible Insects⁠ June 15 week - Swamp Creatures⁠ June 29 week - Around the World⁠ July 20 week - Deep Down Underground⁠ ⁠ 🦋 Half Day:⁠ August 3 - Animal Superpowers⁠ august 10 - Habitat Hunt⁠ August 17 - Buzz and Flutter⁠ ⁠ 🏝️ Island Ford:⁠ June 15 - Water World⁠ June 22 - Scales and Slime⁠ July 20 - Birds of a Feather⁠ ⁠ Register online here: https://dunwoodynature.org/education/summer-camp/

🐝 Breakfast with the Bees is back at the Nature Center!⁠ ⁠ Join us on July 25 at 9:00 AM at the Pavilion for a sweet summer morning featuring:⁠ • A complimentary breakfast from Snooze A.M. Eatery⁠ • A beginner-friendly talk on bees with local beekeeper Dr. Rob Schreiner⁠ • An up-close look at our observation beehives⁠ ⁠ This special morning is exclusive to Nature Center members.⁠ ⁠ Not a member yet? You can still join—become a member today and you’ll be able to attend, along with enjoying year-round access to program discounts, special events, and more.⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝 RSVP at the link in bio or go to dunwoodynature.org/breakfast

We want to hear from you! Our board and staff are gathering feedback from members, participants, and the broader community to help guide a new strategic plan. This is your opportunity to have a real impact on the Nature Center’s future.⁠ ⁠ The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and open through June 2, 2026. Participants may also choose to enter a drawing for one of three $100 gift cards by providing their name and email separately from their survey responses. We value your feedback and are committed to listening as we plan for the future of the Nature Center.⁠ ⁠ Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dunwoody-nc-2026

Our boardwalk is getting snazzy ✨⁠ ⁠ We’ve officially installed new educational signage out along the boardwalk! With tons of information about wetland ecology, these new signs will help visitors learn about and connect with the habitat while they wander through one of the Nature Center’s most peaceful spots.⁠ ⁠ Next time you’re out on the trail, take a stroll and check them out! 🌿

We still have a few spots open for Summer Camp 2026!⁠ See the dates and themes below.⁠ ⁠ 🐝🐦Full Day:⁠ May 26 week - Winging it⁠ June 8 week - Incredible Insects⁠ June 15 week - Swamp Creatures⁠ June 29 week - Around the World⁠ July 20 week - Deep Down Underground⁠ ⁠ 🦋 Half Day:⁠ August 3 - Animal Superpowers⁠ august 10 - Habitat Hunt⁠ August 17 - Buzz and Flutter⁠ ⁠ 🏝️ Island Ford:⁠ June 15 - Water World⁠ June 22 - Scales and Slime⁠ July 20 - Birds of a Feather⁠ ⁠ Register online here: https://dunwoodynature.org/education/summer-camp/

This awesome group from Aprio helped mulch trails, remove invasive plants, and move furniture into the Learning Lab — making a big impact all across the Nature Center. We’re so grateful for your hard work and support! 🙌

We might be a little obsessed with our new living wall 🌿💚 ⁠ ⁠ Seriously… how cool is this?! It’s bringing so much life and color into the Nature Center entrance. Stop by and take a look!

Huge thank you to the team from Keller Williams for spending the day giving back at the Nature Center! 🌿⁠ ⁠ Their volunteers tackled invasive plant removal, refreshed our trails with mulch, built furniture for the Learning Lab, and even donated a huge collection of items from our Forest School wishlist. ⁠ ⁠ We’re so grateful for y'all's support! 💚

It's World Bee Day! 🐝🌼⁠ ⁠ Did you know we have 542(!!) native bee species in Georgia? These pollinators are such an important part of so many of our programs and spaces at the Nature Center - we couldn't pass up the opportunity to toot our horn a little for World Bee Day. ⁠ ⁠ We've loved seeing visitors get up-close with our honey bee hives since the bees returned in March, purchase our local honey, and of course enjoy the ongoing education for bee lovers in our Beekeepers Club and Junior Beekeepers programs. Swipe to see some pictures! ⁠ ⁠ PLUS this school year alone our Milkweed Project has planted 12 pollinator-friendly school gardens and coordinated 30 pollinator themed programs! 💐🐝 ⁠ ⁠ Basically we 💖 bees and pollinators. Happy World Bee Day!

Thank you, @FocusPartners! These amazing volunteers mulched by our eco-classroom, pulled invasives and organized the "scary shed".

We had the sweetest time wrapping up the semester with our Oakwood Forest School class! 🌲⁠ ⁠ Students tie-dyed shirts, created giant bubbles, enjoyed a nice lunch, and met Sunny the squirrel (our Forest School mascot)! 🐿️

HONEY DROP🍯 Fresh, local honey from our Beekeepers Club is available for purchase at the Nature Center once again. It goes fast, so call or stop by to grab some soon!

Help shape the future of the Nature Center 🌿⁠ ⁠ We’re gathering feedback from our community as part of a new strategic planning process, and we want to hear from you. Your ideas, perspectives, and priorities can help guide the future of the Nature Center and the programs, experiences, and spaces we provide.⁠ ⁠ The survey is anonymous, open through June 2, 2026, and participants can choose to enter a drawing for one of three $100 gift cards.⁠ ⁠ We are committed to listening to our community and being intentional about planning for the future — and your feedback truly matters to us.⁠ ⁠ Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/dunwoody-nc-2026

Thank you, Whole Foods Market, for supporting us with a grant as part of the Store Giving program! ⁠ ⁠ --⁠ @wholefoods

Our Monarch butterflies are hatching! 🦋 Children in our My Chickadee And Me class have been helping care for Monarch caterpillars, and now we’re getting to watch the magic happen as they form chrysalises and emerge as butterflies! Seeing the full transformation up close has been such an exciting experience for the kids, and we’re thrilled to help support and release this important species here at the Nature Center.

THANK YOU! 🫶⁠ ⁠ An anonymous donor surprised us with all of these items from our Amazon wishlist for Oakwood Forest School, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The kids are already loving the new books and building blocks! 🌿📚⁠ ⁠ Donations like this help us create new opportunities for creativity, exploration, and outdoor learning for our students.⁠ ⁠ If you’d also like to support the Forest School in this way, you can browse our wishlist here: https://dunwoodynature.org/wishlist/

What an incredible night at Monarchs & Margaritas! 🦋🍹⁠ ⁠ Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Nature Center and helped make the evening so much fun. Between the bottomless margaritas, tequila tastings, birds of prey, live music, and roaming photo booth, it was a night to remember!⁠ ⁠ Your support helps us continue to host the programs, field trips, camps, and community events that connect people with nature all year long. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for celebrating with us and supporting the Nature Center! 💛🌿

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