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Fall is the ideal time to plant new trees, shrubs and perennials to ensure healthy and abundant root systems by springtime. These root systems enable plants to thrive in the hot and often dry summertime characteristic of Atlanta.

Unique Plant Selection not found at the nursery!•Trees and shrubs with outstanding fall color •including native azaleas, beautyberries, hydrangeasLate-season blooming perennials including •Georgiaasters,sunflowers,salviasEvergreens for winter focal points and privacy •screensGrasses, groundcovers, and ferns•Edible landscapes: veggies, greens, lettuces, •herbs, and blueberries

Native Plants...Support Georgia wildlife by providing food, shelter, •and nesting sites to native animalsActashostandnectarsourcesforbutterflies,•moths, bees, and other pollinatorsExhibit higher resilience to disease and pests •Cost less in time and maintenance•Thrivedespitedrasticfluctuationsintemperature •and rainfall

ChattahoocheeNature Center9135 Willeo RoadRoswell, GA 30075770-992-2055www.chattnaturecenter.orgTIME DATED MATERIALMon.- Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.ADMISSION:Adults, $8Seniors 65 and over, $6Children 3–12, $5 Children 2 and under, free Members are free

2011 September, October, November

Printed on recycled paper with post-consumer product

Inspiration from Art and Nature

A publication of the Chattahoochee Nature Center

HALLOWEENHIKES

Friday and Saturday October 21, 22, 28, 29

from 7 to 10 PM

FALL NAtIvE PLANt SALE

Friday, September 30& Saturday, October 1

10 AM -5 PM

Experience the mystery of a guided night hike! Each group of 20 - 25 people will follow a guide safely on a lighted trail full of wonder and fun.

Meet costumed characters while you hike through the forest to learn all about them and their habitat!

Experience more fun with arts and crafts, facepainting,livemusicbythebonfireand

exploring the Discovery Center!This is a magical experience for kids of all ages.

$8 Admission, Children 2 and Under FreeTicket sales begin at 6:30 PM

each night and end at 9:00 PM.

CNC Members:Purchase tickets in Advance

Beginning October 1st!

MORE INFORMATION AT www.ChATTNATURECENTER.ORG/hALLOwEEN-hIkES

September, October, NovemberA publication of the

Kingfisher

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Nature has a way of inspiring man. The shape of a bird wing inspired the modern airplane wing. The sound of a summer thunderstorm inspired Vivaldi when he was composing the Four Seasons. From Thoreau’s Walden to Van Gogh’s Starry Night, nature strikes something deep inside causing us to act in imaginative and innovative ways.

Nature is our muse. Being a part of nature activates areas of the human brain that cause us to be aware of our surroundings. This, in turn, creates an awareness of details and engages our senses. It is no wonder that so many artists have taken their cues from what they experience from their time in nature. You can experience this phenomenon yourself. The Chattahoochee Nature Center is hosting artwork from seven artists that have been inspired by nature. Nature in Art: Art in Nature is an exhibition of abstract, nature inspired art, located throughout the Nature Center grounds and ranges from the profound to the outrageous.

Curated by local artist George Long, pieces were selected because of their connection to a natural theme or event. “Nature in Art: Art in Nature is an ongoing series of art installations that feature a visual dialogue between artist and nature,” said Long.

The current artwork collection includes the whimsical, such as Long’s own piece entitled Two Headed Ass (pictured above), and the striking I Thirst,createdbyartistDebraFritts,comprisedofacollectionofvesselsnestlednearKingfisherPond. Fritts created the pieces as a reminder of the preciousness of water resources and the importance of protecting our natural resources. These pieces are the beginning of an ongoing exhibit of artwork on the CNC grounds that will feature new artwork approximately every six months. Please come out and enjoy this new exhibit. Photo Credit: Henning von Schmeling

The Tunnel of Transformation

Charlie Smith

CocoonJohn Tindel

A System WithinChris Giesler

I ThirstDebra Fritts

Boat Nest,Elevation of Divergence

Corrina Sephora Mensoff

FlatbrushSarah Emerson

Two Headed AssGeorge Long

The KingfisherPublished by the Chattahoochee Nature CenterWhere Nature Comes AliveA community supported non-profit organization.

The Center’s education and recreation programs focus on our local Chattahoochee River Basin.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

kathi wurzelPresident

Maureen CowieVice PresidentRichard JacobsonTreasurer

Michael DuBoisTreasurer

Tanya Blalockken DavisMark de St. AubinBrooke DickersonBob haganLisa hydeSteven G. krugGary A. Ludi, M.D.kathleen McNicholasJon MckeeRonald MillerLisa MordenSally RikerJay SuttonLou TabickmanMid Thorne

Ann Bergstrom,Executive Director

SENIOR STAFF

kathryn DudeckWildlife

karen EwingFinance

Rebecca GilbertCommunity Programs

Tom howickEducation

Lynn McIntyreCommunity Relations

Christy Nilsson Volunteers & Administration

henning von Schmeling Operations

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CNC Rehabilitates Endangered Wildlife

Welcome Our New Board Member!Mark C. de St. Aubin is a partner in the Construction Section of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Focusing primarily on resolving both national and international

private project disputes through arbitration, mediation and the courts, Mr. de St. Aubin has also represented his clients in matters involving state and federal government agencies. Mark is a renown lecturer on Green Building project risks and trends and is active in the Atlanta community, having been selected as a member of the Buckhead Business Association’s Leadership Development Program and Outstanding Atlanta. He and his wife Sibyl have two children, Camille and Edward.

Mark C. de St. Aubin

Most visitors to CNC are aware that the Wildlife Department staff is licensed to rehabilitate injured reptiles and raptors. Over the years, we have taken in numerous animals needing our care that are listed by the state and/or Federal governments as threatened or endangered.

This March we received an adult Bald Eagle. She had symptoms of being poisoned and had been hit by a car. Once stable, she was transferred to CNC for conditioning because the rehabilitator who had her did not have adequate caging to evaluate her flying abilities. It took several months of care, with the eagle slowly moving to larger and larger cages before she finally graduated to our 125’ flight cage. After several weeks in the enclosure, she was able to maneuver turns, avoid obstacles and fly from one end to the other non-stop. In June, Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck and Wildlife Volunteer Stacy Zarpentine drove her back down to south Georgia to meet up with Jim Ozier, a biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. They banded the eagle with a unique identification code in case she is ever captured again and released her back into her habitat.

Our state reptile, the gopher tortoise, is indigenous only to the lower half of the state. These colony-dwelling reptiles live in burrows they excavate in sandy soils. Occasionally, people find a tortoise and bring it home with them, eventually releasing it in their yard. We have received gopher tortoises from Smyrna, Vinings, Roswell, and most recently, Chamblee. Many of these tortoises suffer from severe emaciation and parasites, since much of their natural diet is longleaf pine needles and prickly pear cactus, neither of which thrives in this part of the state. Additionally, these tortoises are often kept on a hard surface, resulting in foot deformities and permanent nail loss. Due to regulations that prohibit the release of gopher tortoises that have been kept illegally, the majority of tortoises that CNC receives for rehabilitation are transferred to similar facilities that can use them for environmental education programming.

Last year, four days after fledging from its nest on a downtown Atlanta high rise, a Peregrine Falcon was brought to CNC for treatment. She was seen huddled by an air conditioning unit for a day and half, and upon examination, we discovered a severe trichomoniasis infection of the respiratory system. This illness is nearly fatal if left untreated. Luckily, the Wildlife Department had the necessary medication on hand and began treatment immediately. After two weeks of care, the young falcon was released back home, able to hunt her preferred diet of pigeons and ducks.

Wildlife rehabilitation is not funded by any government agency and it is against licensing regulations to charge for rehabilitation services. It is only through the support and generosity of caring and concerned individuals that CNC, and all licensed wildlife rehabilitators, can continue to assist animals in need. If you

would like to make a donation to the rehabilitation efforts of CNC, please consider becoming a member or making a secure online donation at our website.

-Kathryn Dudeck, Wildlife Director

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, October 24, 2011

Atlanta National Golf Club

Rockin' at the River 2011 Huge Success!

9th Annual Eagles for Eagles Golf tournament

NIGhT hERONColonial PipelineGeorgia Power

LUNA MOThAtlanta Gas LightBank of North GeorgiaCox EnterprisesDeloitte LLPLowe EngineersNewFieldsTroutman Sanders LLP RED BATArnall Golden Gregory LLPArseal Technologies LLCFulton County Commissioner, Liz Housmann & Tom LoweGranite TelecommunicationsGunter Construction CompanyHunton & WilliamsKimberly-Clark CorporationMagnolia River Services, Inc.Southeast Connections LLC

FIREFLyAEMBalch & Bingham LLPDr. Gary Ludi, General SurgeryEd Castro LandscapeGleeds USA Inc.Grant Thorton LLPLou & Pat TabickmanMACTEC

Thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees for making Rockin’ At The River,

Come Shake your Tailfeathers, a great success. The event raised over $113,000 for CNC’s wildlife

rehabilitation and environmental education programs that work with over 45,000 school children annually.

Mangan Inc.McNaughton-McKay Electric/Rockwell AutomationOglethorpe Power CompanyPine Environmental ServicesSchoen Insulation Services, IncSterling Health Care, Inc./Bob Hagan

IN-kIND SPONSORSAnheuser-BuschAvenue Catering ConceptsBecky Scheel, Graphic DesignCecile Bianco, PhotographyCity of RoswellHealthCare Service GroupProteus On-Demand Facilities, LLCStroud PrintingUltimate DistributorsUS Food Service of Atlanta, Inc

Registration & Driving Range opens at 9:00am

Shot-gun start with scramble tournament play at 11:00am

Awards banquet at 4:00pm

Entry fee includes lunch, free beverages & snacks throughout the day, prizes, give-aways and a barbeque buffet

during the awards banquet.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER’S CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to register a

team, contact DeAnn Fordham at 770.992.2055 x226 or email at [email protected]

Kathleen McNicholas serves as the Director of Finance for the Home & Family segment of Newell Rubbermaid. The Group includes

leadership brands such as Rubbermaid, Graco, Levolor, Goody, Calphalon and Aprica and accounts for over $2 billion in sales. Kathleen & Team support the global consolidation and reporting, SOX Compliance, and strategic planning for the group. Kathleen graduated from The University of Georgia, magna cum laude, and holds degrees in International Affairs and International Business. She grew up in Atlanta & enjoys spending time, especially outdoors, with friends, family, and her black lab Murphy. Kathleen is very excited to become a member of the Chattahoochee Nature Center Board and looks forward to serving you all!

Kathleen McNicholas

Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck and Wildlife Volunteer Stacy Zarpentine Release a Female Bald Eagle

Gopher Tortoise Georgia’s State Reptile

Credit: CNC Wildlife

Peregrine Falcon in Rehabilitation

Credit: Michael Bartell

Credit: DNR/CNC

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Fees are per Three Day Session$200 Non-members, $180 CNC Members

There is no charge for extended care.kindergarten – 7th Grade

REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 7, 2011FOR MORE INFORMATION:

(770) 992-2055, ext 222 [email protected]

www.chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher

Three Day Sessions Available:

December 28. 29 & 30and January 2,3 & 4

9 AM to 4 PMExtended Care 8:30 to 9 AM, 4 to 6:15 PM

Saturday, December 3, 201110 AM to 4 PM

Come celebrate the season at the Chattahoochee Nature Center!

Plans are underway for the 2011 Back to Nature holiday Market.

Buy local this holiday season! Find unique gifts while staying away from the crowds of

the mall. This alternative shopping event will support local artists and talented artisans who

comprise our local ‘green economy’.

Finding that perfect gift for that special person on your list is all the reason you’ll need to

make the day worth while!

We are currently seeking vendors for this new event at CNC. We welcome entrepreneurs who have produced hand-made gifts and/

or natural products to sell as ‘gifts’ during the holiday season. Visit our website at http://www.

chattnaturecenter.org/HolidayMarketFestival.html to download a 2011 Vendor Application.

Questions? If you have questions about selling your product, having a display at the event, or

general event questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or

770-992-2055 ext. 236.

Our Gift to the Community:Free Admission to CNC!

Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures that we come in contact with. They have a terrible and undeserved reputation. Somewhere in history, we labeled all bats as blood suckers. We decided that all bats are born with rabies. We fear that bats lurk in caves waiting to bring us harm. Bats have no intention of harming humans. They play a vital and beneficial role in many ecosystems around the world. All eleven bat species in Georgia are insectivores, eating half their weight in mosquitoes, moths and other insects each night. This important role helps to control insects that are harmful to crops and spread disease. In other parts of the world, bats are vital for forest propagation and renewal. Fruit eating bats disperse tree seeds which replace and extend forested areas. Nectar eating bats are important pollinators, assisting plants with reproduction. There are even bats that specialize in eating fish and frogs. Bats range from the tiny bumble bee bat that is smaller than a woman’s thumb to the large flying foxes that have a wingspan of up to 6 feet. Some bats live as long at 40 years and spend more than half their lives just grooming their fur. If you have an opportunity to look at a bat closely, you will find that they are charismatic mammals worthy of our protection and respect.

We have just begun to realize how important these animals are and even as we recognize their role in our world, we are losing them. In Georgia alone, two of the eleven bat species are threatened or endangered. To bring attention to bats locally and around the world, we are opening a new permanent exhibit on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center devoted to bats! This exhibit will feature a ten foot tall artificial tree depicting bats found around the world and in our own backyards. Visitors are encouraged to match bats to their home country, to discover the varied food choices of these bats and to compare extremes in the bat world.

This exhibit is made possible through a generous grant from the Lindsley Family in memory of their mother Lee Bibb Lindsley. Lee Bibb Lindsley was a teacher in the Cobb County School system for nearly 3 decades. Always able to bring the best out of people, Lee Bibb was tough, quick to laugh and quite curious. Her ability to tell a story and get people excited about new topics were among her most endearing traits, defining her life inside the classroom and out. This enthusiasm for sharing knowledge was never more apparent than in her last years of teaching when she shifted from second grade into Target, Cobb County’s gifted and talented program. As a Target teacher, Lee Bibb and her students explored a wide variety of topics, from the physics of bridges to the culture of Pompeii to the much misunderstood world of bats. As a self confessed “princess,” bats

in particular seemed like a strange topic of focus for Lee Bibb. However, their diversity, tremendous ecological importance and comparatively poor reputation endeared these flying mammals to her, leading her to become among their staunchest defenders.

Lee Bibb is remembered fondly by her family for talking over many a film showing subterranean bat attacks, noting “That is a myth! They are just as scared of you as you are of them!” Lee Bibb’s willingness to allow her curiosity to transform an object of fear into one of fascination and kinship well represent her legacy as an educator, and it is for these reasons that the Lindsley family have chosen to continue her work through partnership with the Chattahoochee Nature Center. CNC was among Lee Bibb’s favorite sites as a parent and an educator, and the Lindsley family is honored to be able to further her legacy in a place she loved while promoting a cause that she held dear.

Help us celebrate the opening of this new exhibit by joining us on October 1 for the opening dedication. We will celebrate with music, live bat shows, bat stories and crafts from 11am-3pm. See Pg. 6 for more information!

For the Love of Bats

Lee Bibb Lindsley

Eastern Pipistrelle BatSouthern United States

Rafinesque’s BIg-eared BatSoutheast United States

Winkle-Lipped Free-Tailed Bat, South Asia

Big Brown Bat United States, Mexico, and Central America

Bat Photo Credit: Alan Cressler

Lee Bibb’s Grandson sharing her love

of Bats

Camp KingfisherWinter Break Camp

Don’t HiBErnAtE tHis WintEr!CoME ExPlorE in nAturE!

Learn what plants, animals and even camp counselors do to stay warm in the winter.

Choose one session or both to add fun to your winter break!

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www.chattnaturecenter.orgNATURE CENTERChattahoochee

wildlife Feeding TimeTuesdays and Saturdays at 4pm

Trail hikeSaturdays and Sundays at 1pm

Animal EncounterSundays at 4pm

Storytime by the RiverWednesday, Nov. 2, at 10:30am

Bio-BuggiesNov. 21 - 23 , Mon -Wed, at 1:30pm

Join CNC during our weekly scheduled programs!

Brownie OvernightSaturday – Sunday, November 5-6, 6:45pm Saturday evening - 10am Sunday morning, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Earn your Space Explorer Try-It in an exciting overnight!Experience STARLAB, our portable planetarium, go on a night hike, see an animal up close, eat s’mores around a campfire and more! Registration begins Sept 20.

Creature Feature - Nature’s Storytellers Thursdays & Fridays, 4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 2pm, All Ages. Nature is full of interesting stories about plants and animals. Head out to CNC and discover the interesting stories behind some of our permanent resident (as you meet them up close) as well as some folklore associated with them. Bring stories of your own to share!

Mammal Study Merit Badge Sunday, November 6, 12– 4:30pm, Cost: $20 per scout*, Pre-registration Required. Discover what makes a mammal a mammal! Learn about one of the mammals that CNC has in rehabilitation, and find out how we get our biofacts and what we have to do to preserve them. *sponsored by the Will Alexander Memorial Scholarship

All Month in the Nature ExchangeThe wild Side of wildlifeThroughout September. Extreme plants and bizarre animals abound in the Nature Exchange. Discover some of nature’s strangest adaptations from insect eating plants to animals that can hold their breath for over 10 minutes. You can even challenge yourself to see how you compare to some wild wildlife!

Fall Scavenger hunt September - November A scavenger hunt with a twist. Choose your own adventure as you wander the trails of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Each choice will tell a different story about Georgia’s natural history and take you on a new adventure.

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Junior OvernightSaturday – Sunday, November 12 -13, 6:45pm Saturday - 10am Sunday, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Earn your Sky Search Badge (or comparable badge) in an overnight adventure! Experience STARLAB, our portable planetarium, go on a night hike, see an animal up close, eat s’mores around a campfire and more! Registration begins Sept 20.

Canoe Adventures! Family Canoe Day Sunday, September 4, 10 – 11:30am, $15 public, $10 members. Ages 5 – adult. Join us to discover the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques. Spend some time on a CNC pond to practice your skills.

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Privet PullSaturday, November 6, 2 -4pm, Ages 5 - Adult. Pre-registration recommended. Help us in eradicating this non-native plant from the wetlands along the river. Bring a pair of gloves and shovel if you have them!

Calling All Adults!

Adult Bird WalkSaturday, November 5, 8:30 – 10am, Ages 16 - adult. Join Master Birder and Wildlife Volunteer Zelia Lebeau for morning bird walk to discover what feathered friends you will find on the grounds of CNC.

Green Building tourSunday, November 13, 1pm, All Ages In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th - tour our Gold LEED Certified Discovery Center, learn about what we did to make our building “green” and how you can incorporate LEED at your home!

Fall Bird Seed Sale Pre Purchase November 1-13Pick Up at CNC November 18-20Feed your feathered friends premium Coles birdseed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A variety of Coles Bird seed will be presold and can be picked up at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Orders can be placed on-line or at the Nature Store. For prices and ordering information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org/the-nature-store.

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Adult Bird WalkLive Music: von GreyBrownie Overnight

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Grandparents’ Ice Cream Social Sunday September 11, 1 - 3pm, All Ages, GRANDPARENTS FREE! Help us honor our grandparents on Grandpar-ents’ Day as we enjoy a good ol’ fashioned ice cream social. Grandparent’s eat ice cream for free – just $3 for everyone else plus admission.

Scout Campout Saturday, September 17, 5:30pm – 10am, $40 per tent, Pre-registration required. Join us after Scout Open House as we enjoy a night of star-gazing, campfire songs and sleeping outside at CNC!

Canoe Merit Badge Saturday, September 17, 10:00am – 2:30pm, $30 per scout, Pre-registration required. Discover all about canoes, river safety, paddling strokes and more while paddling on one of CNC’s ponds!

Nature Merit Badge Saturday, September 10, 10:00am – 3:00pm, $20 per scout*, Pre-registration required. Discover food webs, vertebrates and how and why plants and animals are important to each other. Spend time identifying a variety of Georgia plants and animals and make a plaster animal track! *sponsored by the Will Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Scouts Open house* Saturday, September 17, 1 -5pm. Not sure what scouts can do at CNC? Scout Open House gives you the opportunity to explore and find out! *Scout leaders wearing their uni-form get in free and scouts in uniform get $2 off admission.

Canoe Rentals Saturday, September 11, 12:30 – 4:30pm, $10 General Public, $5 CNC Members (price per boat for 30 minutes). CNC will have a canoe guide to assist you as you explore the wildlife that inhabits one of CNC’s three ponds!

Canoe Rescue Skills Class Saturday, September 18, 10:30am – 12:00pm, Ages 14 - Adult. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. $20 General Public, $15 CNC Members, Pre-registration required. Join CNC Canoe Guides and American Canoe Association Certified instructors Beckie Hawkins and Debby Head to learn various skills to aid in rescuing a canoe and keeping all paddlers safe. Program will include flipping boats, so expect to get wet. Physical activity will include activities such as lifting yourself into a boat and helping to lift others.

September calendarCrafty Carnivorous Plants Sunday, September 25, 1:00 - 5pm, All AgesFrom 1 – 2pm, join a Naturalist to explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants! Tour our Pitcher Plant Garden to discover why these plants eat insects, how they attract them and get a peek inside the plant to see what happens next. Then complete your Carnivorous Plant Hike by creating a kooky carnivorous plant craft to take home.

StORE SPECIAL: 10% off Story Picture Books All Month Long!

STARLABSunday, November 20, 1-2pm, (Two 25-minute sessions), Ages 5 – adult. Take a naturalist-led journey through the night sky in STARLAB, our portable planetarium. Find out what constellations, planets and stars are up this season and learn some stories to share with your family for the upcoming holiday!

Scout Programs

Mark Your Calendars:

Scout Programs

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 5 PM

$30 public $25 membersAges 6 – adult, pre-registration required.

Learn more at www.chattnaturecenter.org/river-canoe-trips

River Canoe trips

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Live in Concert at the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion

Saturday, September 24, 1:00 PM

Sara Hickman, the Official Musician of Texas, brings her amazing voice to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and shares some of her favorite family folk music! Bring your blanket and get here early for this once-in-a-lifetime musical performance.

Bird Seed Sale Begins

Bird Seed Pick Up

Over 40 vendors selling their local, hand-made and eco-friendly goods to make your holiday gift giving special. Check out our website for more information.

For more information or to be a vendor, please send a message to [email protected] or call (770) 992-2055 ext. 236. Vendor form can also be downloaded online.

Saturday, December 310 AM to 4 PM

Last Day for Bird Seed Sale Orders

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home School Science Monday Monday, November 14, 12:30-3pm, All Ages November 14 launches Geography Awareness Week so learn about how geography affects nature while enjoying your lunch from 12:30 – 1pm. Then head to the Nature Exchange for trading, project help and to solve the science experiment of the month!

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Night hikeSaturday, September 3, 8 - 10pm, $10 general public, $7 members. Join a naturalist on an outdoor journey to see what happens as the sun goes down and the night comes to life! Hike through the wetlands or woods, visit with a nocturnal animal up close and enjoy a campfire complete with marshmallow roasting.

Make a Craft!

von Grey Live in Concert at the Ben Brady Lakeside PavilionLocal music sensation von Grey comes to the Chattahoochee Nature Center with their energetic new-grass sound. This group is sure to draw a crowd, so grab your picnic blanket and get out here for one of the best shows of the year.

All Month in the Nature Exchange

Nature Exchange - Nature Stories Throughout NovemberHelp us write a story one line at a time. Add a line or two to the story during your visit and help us create the most thrilling story ever told. The completed story will be posted in the Nature Exchange through December and on our website.


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Family Bird walkSaturday, September 3, 8:30 - 10am, All Ages. Join Master Birder and Wildlife Volunteer Zelia Lebeau for a family bird walk. This morning stroll is perfect for beginning birders of any age.

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All About Nature Social Club Field trip Apple Picking! Saturday, September 10, 8:30am – 1pm, Ages 16 – adult. Join our quarterly field trip! Spend your morning exploring Georgia with like-minded folks. Carpool and travel information is available on our website: www.chattnaturecenter.org/All-About-Nature-Social-Club.html

All About Nature Social Club – Fungi of GeorgiaThursday, September 22, 7 - 9pm. Docents & Master Naturalist graduates free. $10 public, $5 members. Ages 16 to adult. Join our monthly Dine and Discover potluck. Spend your evening socializing with like-minded folks and learning from an expert in the field. Bring a dish to share!

Master Naturalist Certification ClassOnce a month September 2011 – May 2012, Second Wednesday of the month: September 14, October 12 and November 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm, $350 non-members/$300 members; Pre-Registration Required. The Georgia Master Naturalist program is a hands-on environmental education program that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia. through a combination of lectures and hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resource materials. After completing this interactive program, the Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. For more information on this certification program visit www.forestry.uga.edu/outreach/georgia-master-naturalist.php

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wrap up fall with a family campout! you and your family can unwind from the busy week and sleep out under the stars, play games in the meadow, and visit with nocturnal animals. A special treat this time will be the opportunity to join the

Tree and Forest Folklore hike for no additional cost! Pre-Registration Required.

Backyard Campout

Tree and Forest Folklore hikeSaturday, November 19, 7 – 9pm, $10 General Public/$7 CNC Members, Pre-Registration Required. In Autumn, the many vibrant colors of the woodland canopy delight and inspire us. Join Horticulturists Lisa Cole on an evening journey through our illuminated woodland trails. This program will teach you to identify common species in our region, as well as give insight into the Spirit of the Trees. Topics covered include Celtic and American folklore, medicinal properties, and surprising associations with Hobbits and Winnie the Pooh. Wrap up the evening with campfire, music, and more!

Creature Feature – Amazing Adaptations!Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm, All ages. Nature is full of unusual and weird ways to get by. Come out to CNC during the month to find out how Georgia animals are adapted to survive some of our own wacky weather and habitats – plus visit with a live animal!

Calling All Adults!

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Craft weekMonday - Wednesday, November 21 - 23, 11am – 12pm, Ages 4 - 12. Just in time to decorate your Thanksgiving dinner table! Help us reuse and recycle items to make fun, take-home projects. Different crafts each day!

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Rivers Alive! River Clean Up!Saturday, September 24, 9am– 12pm, Ages 8 – adult. Limited CNC canoes available to volunteers willing to work, call to reserve them, 770-992-2055 x 236 or contact [email protected]. Help clean up the Chattahoochee River during this annual event.

home School Science MondaySeptember 19, 12:30 - 3pm, All AgesLearn about extreme plants and bizarre animals from 12:30 - 1:00. Afterwards, head to the Nature Exchange and solve the science experiment of the month!

Pee-wee Naturalist Fall SeriesAges 3 & 4Tuesdays: September 13, October 11, and November 8, 9:45 - 11:00am, $50 general public/$40 Members, Pre-Registration Required. Fall is one of our four favorite seasons at CNC! Head out with your little one as we play games, visit with animals and explore the outdoors while we discover all about Nutty Nature, Spooky or Spectacular Nature, and A Trail Tale! This is the perfect adventure to play in the outdoors, learn about nature and make new friends!

StORE SPECIAL: 10% off CNC Logo Items All Month Long!

Saturday, November 51:00 PMvon Grey

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Saturday, November 19 - 205:00 PM - 10:00 AM

$45 General Public $35 CNC Members

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Fairy House Market

It’s time to unveil our new permanent bat exhibit which will help you discover the diversity of bats around the world and Georgia. To celebrate – we’re Goin’ Batty all day long!

Join Vicky Smith from A-Z Animals for an exciting program featuring real live bats•Dress up like a bat, listen to bat stories, and do the bat dance•Our friends from the Georgia Bat Working Group will be on-hand to answer your batty questions!•ViewtheGeorgiaOutdoorsfilm“Bats!”•Spend time in the Nature Exchange learning about bats while exploring our traveling school “Bat Trunk”•

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Fairy house MarketSunday, October 9, 1 - 2pm, All Ages, Calling all fairy house builders! Come outtotheFairyMarkettofindthebestin natural building supplies for your fairy house. Bring a natural object to trade and earn fairy coins that you can use in the market. Then build your own Fairy House in the Fairy House Village.

All Month in the Nature ExchangeSpooky Nature Spooky Nature Throughout October. Meet some of the spookiest nature Meet some of the spookiest nature objects to come into the Nature Exchange. Devils’ claws, the forgotten shells objects to come into the Nature Exchange. Devils’ claws, the forgotten shells objects to come into the Nature Exchange. Devils’ claws, the forgotten shells of ghost crabs and a live tarantula will be on display. of ghost crabs and a live tarantula will be on display.

webelos Overnight October 8 – 96:45pm Saturday evening - 10:00am Sunday morning, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Webelos Scouts can earn their Outdoorsman badge in an overnight adventure at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Come and pitch your tent on the meadow and explore CNC at night! You must provide your own tent and sleeping gear. Registration begins August 30. Register by calling 770-992-2055 ext. 249 or email [email protected].

River Adventures! River Canoe trips

Calling All Adults!All About Nature Social Club -Nocturnal WildlifeThursday, October 27, 7 - 9pm. Docents and Master Naturalist graduates free. $10 public, $5 Members. Ages 16 to adult. Join our monthly Dine and Discover potluck. Spend your evening socializing with like-minded folks and learning fromanexpertinthefield.Bringadishtoshare.


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A perfect time to step into a canoe and see the fall colors starting to change! Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.

Creature Feature – Creepy Critters!Thursdays & Fridays, 4pm Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm, All Ages. You may get a little nervous when you hear that knock in the attic or a screech outside your door, but chances are it’s wildlife! Come visit with our resident animals to findoutabout these “creepy”critters!

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in Store home School Science MondayOctober 17, 12:30 - 3pm, All AgesBring your lunch to hear how ghost stories might have started and learn about the local nightlife from 12:30 – 1pm. Then head to the Nature Exchange for trading and to solve the science experiment of the month!

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FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTSOCTOBER 21, 22, 28, 29 from 7 to 10 PM

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CNC Members:: Purchase Tickets

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River Canoe TripGoin’ Batty:

Bat Exhibit OpensTrail Hike


October calendar October Except when noted, featured calendar events are



Fairy House Market

It’s time to unveil our new permanent bat exhibit which will help you discover the diversity of bats around the world and Georgia. To celebrate – we’re Goin’ Batty all day long!

Join Vicky Smith from A-Z Animals for an exciting program featuring real live bats•Dress up like a bat, listen to bat stories, and do the bat dance•Our friends from the Georgia Bat Working Group will be on-hand to answer your batty questions!•ViewtheGeorgiaOutdoorsfilm“Bats!”•Spend time in the Nature Exchange learning about bats while exploring our traveling school “Bat Trunk”•

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Fairy house MarketSunday, October 9, 1 - 2pm, All Ages, Calling all fairy house builders! Come outtotheFairyMarkettofindthebestin natural building supplies for your fairy house. Bring a natural object to trade and earn fairy coins that you can use in the market. Then build your own Fairy House in the Fairy House Village.


webelos Overnight October 8 – 96:45pm Saturday evening - 10:00am Sunday morning, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Webelos Scouts can earn their Outdoorsman badge in an overnight adventure at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Come and pitch your tent on the meadow and explore CNC at night! You must provide your own tent and sleeping gear. Registration begins August 30. Register by calling 770-992-2055 ext. 249 or email [email protected].

River Adventures! River Canoe trips

Calling All Adults!All About Nature Social Club -Nocturnal WildlifeThursday, October 27, 7 - 9pm. Docents and Master Naturalist graduates free. $10 public, $5 Members. Ages 16 to adult. Join our monthly Dine and Discover potluck. Spend your evening socializing with like-minded folks and learning fromanexpertinthefield.Bringadishtoshare.


Trail hikesSaturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3pm


Storytime by the RiverWednesday, Oct. 5 at 10:30am

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A perfect time to step into a canoe and see the fall colors starting to change! Each trip is led by a CNC naturalist and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River.

Creature Feature – Creepy Critters!Thursdays & Fridays, 4pm Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm, All Ages. You may get a little nervous when you hear that knock in the attic or a screech outside your door, but chances are it’s wildlife! Come visit with our resident animals to findoutabout these “creepy”critters!

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home School Science Monday Monday, November 14, 12:30-3pm, All Ages November 14 launches Geography Awareness Week so learn about how geography affects nature while enjoying your lunch from 12:30 – 1pm. Then head to the Nature Exchange for trading, project help and to solve the science experiment of the month!

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Night hikeSaturday, September 3, 8 - 10pm, $10 general public, $7 members. Join a naturalist on an outdoor journey to see what happens as the sun goes down and the night comes to life! Hike through the wetlands or woods, visit with a nocturnal animal up close and enjoy a campfire complete with marshmallow roasting.

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von Grey Live in Concert at the Ben Brady Lakeside PavilionLocal music sensation von Grey comes to the Chattahoochee Nature Center with their energetic new-grass sound. This group is sure to draw a crowd, so grab your picnic blanket and get out here for one of the best shows of the year.


Nature Exchange - Nature Stories Throughout NovemberHelp us write a story one line at a time. Add a line or two to the story during your visit and help us create the most thrilling story ever told. The completed story will be posted in the Nature Exchange through December and on our website.


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All About Nature Social Club Field trip Apple Picking! Saturday, September 10, 8:30am – 1pm, Ages 16 – adult. Join our quarterly field trip! Spend your morning exploring Georgia with like-minded folks. Carpool and travel information is available on our website: www.chattnaturecenter.org/All-About-Nature-Social-Club.html

All About Nature Social Club – Fungi of GeorgiaThursday, September 22, 7 - 9pm. Docents & Master Naturalist graduates free. $10 public, $5 members. Ages 16 to adult. Join our monthly Dine and Discover potluck. Spend your evening socializing with like-minded folks and learning from an expert in the field. Bring a dish to share!

Master Naturalist Certification ClassOnce a month September 2011 – May 2012, Second Wednesday of the month: September 14, October 12 and November 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm, $350 non-members/$300 members; Pre-Registration Required. The Georgia Master Naturalist program is a hands-on environmental education program that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia. through a combination of lectures and hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resource materials. After completing this interactive program, the Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. For more information on this certification program visit www.forestry.uga.edu/outreach/georgia-master-naturalist.php

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Tree and Forest Folklore hikeSaturday, November 19, 7 – 9pm, $10 General Public/$7 CNC Members, Pre-Registration Required. In Autumn, the many vibrant colors of the woodland canopy delight and inspire us. Join Horticulturists Lisa Cole on an evening journey through our illuminated woodland trails. This program will teach you to identify common species in our region, as well as give insight into the Spirit of the Trees. Topics covered include Celtic and American folklore, medicinal properties, and surprising associations with Hobbits and Winnie the Pooh. Wrap up the evening with campfire, music, and more!

Creature Feature – Amazing Adaptations!Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm, All ages. Nature is full of unusual and weird ways to get by. Come out to CNC during the month to find out how Georgia animals are adapted to survive some of our own wacky weather and habitats – plus visit with a live animal!

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Craft weekMonday - Wednesday, November 21 - 23, 11am – 12pm, Ages 4 - 12. Just in time to decorate your Thanksgiving dinner table! Help us reuse and recycle items to make fun, take-home projects. Different crafts each day!

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Rivers Alive! River Clean Up!Saturday, September 24, 9am– 12pm, Ages 8 – adult. Limited CNC canoes available to volunteers willing to work, call to reserve them, 770-992-2055 x 236 or contact [email protected]. Help clean up the Chattahoochee River during this annual event.

home School Science MondaySeptember 19, 12:30 - 3pm, All AgesLearn about extreme plants and bizarre animals from 12:30 - 1:00. Afterwards, head to the Nature Exchange and solve the science experiment of the month!

Pee-wee Naturalist Fall SeriesAges 3 & 4Tuesdays: September 13, October 11, and November 8, 9:45 - 11:00am, $50 general public/$40 Members, Pre-Registration Required. Fall is one of our four favorite seasons at CNC! Head out with your little one as we play games, visit with animals and explore the outdoors while we discover all about Nutty Nature, Spooky or Spectacular Nature, and A Trail Tale! This is the perfect adventure to play in the outdoors, learn about nature and make new friends!

StORE SPECIAL: 10% off CNC Logo Items All Month Long!

Saturday, November 51:00 PMvon Grey

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Join CNC during our weekly scheduled programs!

Brownie OvernightSaturday – Sunday, November 5-6, 6:45pm Saturday evening - 10am Sunday morning, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Earn your Space Explorer Try-It in an exciting overnight!Experience STARLAB, our portable planetarium, go on a night hike, see an animal up close, eat s’mores around a campfire and more! Registration begins Sept 20.

Creature Feature - Nature’s Storytellers Thursdays & Fridays, 4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 2pm, All Ages. Nature is full of interesting stories about plants and animals. Head out to CNC and discover the interesting stories behind some of our permanent resident (as you meet them up close) as well as some folklore associated with them. Bring stories of your own to share!

Mammal Study Merit Badge Sunday, November 6, 12– 4:30pm, Cost: $20 per scout*, Pre-registration Required. Discover what makes a mammal a mammal! Learn about one of the mammals that CNC has in rehabilitation, and find out how we get our biofacts and what we have to do to preserve them. *sponsored by the Will Alexander Memorial Scholarship

All Month in the Nature ExchangeThe wild Side of wildlifeThroughout September. Extreme plants and bizarre animals abound in the Nature Exchange. Discover some of nature’s strangest adaptations from insect eating plants to animals that can hold their breath for over 10 minutes. You can even challenge yourself to see how you compare to some wild wildlife!

Fall Scavenger hunt September - November A scavenger hunt with a twist. Choose your own adventure as you wander the trails of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Each choice will tell a different story about Georgia’s natural history and take you on a new adventure.

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Junior OvernightSaturday – Sunday, November 12 -13, 6:45pm Saturday - 10am Sunday, Cost: $35 per scout, $25 per adult, Pre-registration Required. Earn your Sky Search Badge (or comparable badge) in an overnight adventure! Experience STARLAB, our portable planetarium, go on a night hike, see an animal up close, eat s’mores around a campfire and more! Registration begins Sept 20.

Canoe Adventures! Family Canoe Day Sunday, September 4, 10 – 11:30am, $15 public, $10 members. Ages 5 – adult. Join us to discover the basics of canoeing including boat basics and paddling techniques. Spend some time on a CNC pond to practice your skills.

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Privet PullSaturday, November 6, 2 -4pm, Ages 5 - Adult. Pre-registration recommended. Help us in eradicating this non-native plant from the wetlands along the river. Bring a pair of gloves and shovel if you have them!

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Adult Bird WalkSaturday, November 5, 8:30 – 10am, Ages 16 - adult. Join Master Birder and Wildlife Volunteer Zelia Lebeau for morning bird walk to discover what feathered friends you will find on the grounds of CNC.

Green Building tourSunday, November 13, 1pm, All Ages In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th - tour our Gold LEED Certified Discovery Center, learn about what we did to make our building “green” and how you can incorporate LEED at your home!

Fall Bird Seed Sale Pre Purchase November 1-13Pick Up at CNC November 18-20Feed your feathered friends premium Coles birdseed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A variety of Coles Bird seed will be presold and can be picked up at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Orders can be placed on-line or at the Nature Store. For prices and ordering information, visit www.chattnaturecenter.org/the-nature-store.

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Grandparents’ Ice Cream Social Sunday September 11, 1 - 3pm, All Ages, GRANDPARENTS FREE! Help us honor our grandparents on Grandpar-ents’ Day as we enjoy a good ol’ fashioned ice cream social. Grandparent’s eat ice cream for free – just $3 for everyone else plus admission.

Scout Campout Saturday, September 17, 5:30pm – 10am, $40 per tent, Pre-registration required. Join us after Scout Open House as we enjoy a night of star-gazing, campfire songs and sleeping outside at CNC!

Canoe Merit Badge Saturday, September 17, 10:00am – 2:30pm, $30 per scout, Pre-registration required. Discover all about canoes, river safety, paddling strokes and more while paddling on one of CNC’s ponds!

Nature Merit Badge Saturday, September 10, 10:00am – 3:00pm, $20 per scout*, Pre-registration required. Discover food webs, vertebrates and how and why plants and animals are important to each other. Spend time identifying a variety of Georgia plants and animals and make a plaster animal track! *sponsored by the Will Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Scouts Open house* Saturday, September 17, 1 -5pm. Not sure what scouts can do at CNC? Scout Open House gives you the opportunity to explore and find out! *Scout leaders wearing their uni-form get in free and scouts in uniform get $2 off admission.

Canoe Rentals Saturday, September 11, 12:30 – 4:30pm, $10 General Public, $5 CNC Members (price per boat for 30 minutes). CNC will have a canoe guide to assist you as you explore the wildlife that inhabits one of CNC’s three ponds!

Canoe Rescue Skills Class Saturday, September 18, 10:30am – 12:00pm, Ages 14 - Adult. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. $20 General Public, $15 CNC Members, Pre-registration required. Join CNC Canoe Guides and American Canoe Association Certified instructors Beckie Hawkins and Debby Head to learn various skills to aid in rescuing a canoe and keeping all paddlers safe. Program will include flipping boats, so expect to get wet. Physical activity will include activities such as lifting yourself into a boat and helping to lift others.

Crafty Carnivorous Plants Sunday, September 25, 1:00 - 5pm, All AgesFrom 1 – 2pm, join a Naturalist to explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants! Tour our Pitcher Plant Garden to discover why these plants eat insects, how they attract them and get a peek inside the plant to see what happens next. Then complete your Carnivorous Plant Hike by creating a kooky carnivorous plant craft to take home.

StORE SPECIAL: 10% off Story Picture Books All Month Long!

STARLABSunday, November 20, 1-2pm, (Two 25-minute sessions), Ages 5 – adult. Take a naturalist-led journey through the night sky in STARLAB, our portable planetarium. Find out what constellations, planets and stars are up this season and learn some stories to share with your family for the upcoming holiday!

Scout Programs

Mark Your Calendars:

Scout Programs

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 5 PM

$30 public $25 membersAges 6 – adult, pre-registration required.

Learn more at www.chattnaturecenter.org/river-canoe-trips

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Live in Concert at the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion

Saturday, September 24, 1:00 PM

Sara Hickman, the Official Musician of Texas, brings her amazing voice to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and shares some of her favorite family folk music! Bring your blanket and get here early for this once-in-a-lifetime musical performance.

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Over 40 vendors selling their local, hand-made and eco-friendly goods to make your holiday gift giving special. Check out our website for more information.

For more information or to be a vendor, please send a message to [email protected] or call (770) 992-2055 ext. 236. Vendor form can also be downloaded online.

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Fees are per Three Day Session$200 Non-members, $180 CNC Members

There is no charge for extended care.kindergarten – 7th Grade

REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 7, 2011FOR MORE INFORMATION:

(770) 992-2055, ext 222 [email protected]

www.chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher

Three Day Sessions Available:

December 28. 29 & 30and January 2,3 & 4

9 AM to 4 PMExtended Care 8:30 to 9 AM, 4 to 6:15 PM

Saturday, December 3, 201110 AM to 4 PM

Come celebrate the season at the Chattahoochee Nature Center!

Plans are underway for the 2011 Back to Nature holiday Market.

Buy local this holiday season! Find unique gifts while staying away from the crowds of

the mall. This alternative shopping event will support local artists and talented artisans who

comprise our local ‘green economy’.

Finding that perfect gift for that special person on your list is all the reason you’ll need to

make the day worth while!

We are currently seeking vendors for this new event at CNC. We welcome entrepreneurs who have produced hand-made gifts and/

or natural products to sell as ‘gifts’ during the holiday season. Visit our website at http://www.

chattnaturecenter.org/HolidayMarketFestival.html to download a 2011 Vendor Application.

Questions? If you have questions about selling your product, having a display at the event, or

general event questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or

770-992-2055 ext. 236.

Our Gift to the Community:Free Admission to CNC!

Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures that we come in contact with. They have a terrible and undeserved reputation. Somewhere in history, we labeled all bats as blood suckers. We decided that all bats are born with rabies. We fear that bats lurk in caves waiting to bring us harm. Bats have no intention of harming humans. They play a vital and beneficial role in many ecosystems around the world. All eleven bat species in Georgia are insectivores, eating half their weight in mosquitoes, moths and other insects each night. This important role helps to control insects that are harmful to crops and spread disease. In other parts of the world, bats are vital for forest propagation and renewal. Fruit eating bats disperse tree seeds which replace and extend forested areas. Nectar eating bats are important pollinators, assisting plants with reproduction. There are even bats that specialize in eating fish and frogs. Bats range from the tiny bumble bee bat that is smaller than a woman’s thumb to the large flying foxes that have a wingspan of up to 6 feet. Some bats live as long at 40 years and spend more than half their lives just grooming their fur. If you have an opportunity to look at a bat closely, you will find that they are charismatic mammals worthy of our protection and respect.

We have just begun to realize how important these animals are and even as we recognize their role in our world, we are losing them. In Georgia alone, two of the eleven bat species are threatened or endangered. To bring attention to bats locally and around the world, we are opening a new permanent exhibit on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center devoted to bats! This exhibit will feature a ten foot tall artificial tree depicting bats found around the world and in our own backyards. Visitors are encouraged to match bats to their home country, to discover the varied food choices of these bats and to compare extremes in the bat world.

This exhibit is made possible through a generous grant from the Lindsley Family in memory of their mother Lee Bibb Lindsley. Lee Bibb Lindsley was a teacher in the Cobb County School system for nearly 3 decades. Always able to bring the best out of people, Lee Bibb was tough, quick to laugh and quite curious. Her ability to tell a story and get people excited about new topics were among her most endearing traits, defining her life inside the classroom and out. This enthusiasm for sharing knowledge was never more apparent than in her last years of teaching when she shifted from second grade into Target, Cobb County’s gifted and talented program. As a Target teacher, Lee Bibb and her students explored a wide variety of topics, from the physics of bridges to the culture of Pompeii to the much misunderstood world of bats. As a self confessed “princess,” bats

in particular seemed like a strange topic of focus for Lee Bibb. However, their diversity, tremendous ecological importance and comparatively poor reputation endeared these flying mammals to her, leading her to become among their staunchest defenders.

Lee Bibb is remembered fondly by her family for talking over many a film showing subterranean bat attacks, noting “That is a myth! They are just as scared of you as you are of them!” Lee Bibb’s willingness to allow her curiosity to transform an object of fear into one of fascination and kinship well represent her legacy as an educator, and it is for these reasons that the Lindsley family have chosen to continue her work through partnership with the Chattahoochee Nature Center. CNC was among Lee Bibb’s favorite sites as a parent and an educator, and the Lindsley family is honored to be able to further her legacy in a place she loved while promoting a cause that she held dear.

Help us celebrate the opening of this new exhibit by joining us on October 1 for the opening dedication. We will celebrate with music, live bat shows, bat stories and crafts from 11am-3pm. See Pg. 6 for more information!

For the Love of Bats

Lee Bibb Lindsley

Eastern Pipistrelle BatSouthern United States

Rafinesque’s BIg-eared BatSoutheast United States

Winkle-Lipped Free-Tailed Bat, South Asia

Big Brown Bat United States, Mexico, and Central America

Bat Photo Credit: Alan Cressler

Lee Bibb’s Grandson sharing her love

of Bats

Camp KingfisherWinter Break Camp

Don’t HiBErnAtE tHis WintEr!CoME ExPlorE in nAturE!

Learn what plants, animals and even camp counselors do to stay warm in the winter.

Choose one session or both to add fun to your winter break!

The KingfisherPublished by the Chattahoochee Nature CenterWhere Nature Comes AliveA community supported non-profit organization.

The Center’s education and recreation programs focus on our local Chattahoochee River Basin.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

kathi wurzelPresident

Maureen CowieVice PresidentRichard JacobsonTreasurer

Michael DuBoisTreasurer

Tanya Blalockken DavisMark de St. AubinBrooke DickersonBob haganLisa hydeSteven G. krugGary A. Ludi, M.D.kathleen McNicholasJon MckeeRonald MillerLisa MordenSally RikerJay SuttonLou TabickmanMid Thorne

Ann Bergstrom,Executive Director

SENIOR STAFF

kathryn DudeckWildlife

karen EwingFinance

Rebecca GilbertCommunity Programs

Tom howickEducation

Lynn McIntyreCommunity Relations

Christy Nilsson Volunteers & Administration

henning von Schmeling Operations

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CNC Rehabilitates Endangered Wildlife

Welcome Our New Board Member!Mark C. de St. Aubin is a partner in the Construction Section of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Focusing primarily on resolving both national and international

private project disputes through arbitration, mediation and the courts, Mr. de St. Aubin has also represented his clients in matters involving state and federal government agencies. Mark is a renown lecturer on Green Building project risks and trends and is active in the Atlanta community, having been selected as a member of the Buckhead Business Association’s Leadership Development Program and Outstanding Atlanta. He and his wife Sibyl have two children, Camille and Edward.

Mark C. de St. Aubin

Most visitors to CNC are aware that the Wildlife Department staff is licensed to rehabilitate injured reptiles and raptors. Over the years, we have taken in numerous animals needing our care that are listed by the state and/or Federal governments as threatened or endangered.

This March we received an adult Bald Eagle. She had symptoms of being poisoned and had been hit by a car. Once stable, she was transferred to CNC for conditioning because the rehabilitator who had her did not have adequate caging to evaluate her flying abilities. It took several months of care, with the eagle slowly moving to larger and larger cages before she finally graduated to our 125’ flight cage. After several weeks in the enclosure, she was able to maneuver turns, avoid obstacles and fly from one end to the other non-stop. In June, Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck and Wildlife Volunteer Stacy Zarpentine drove her back down to south Georgia to meet up with Jim Ozier, a biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. They banded the eagle with a unique identification code in case she is ever captured again and released her back into her habitat.

Our state reptile, the gopher tortoise, is indigenous only to the lower half of the state. These colony-dwelling reptiles live in burrows they excavate in sandy soils. Occasionally, people find a tortoise and bring it home with them, eventually releasing it in their yard. We have received gopher tortoises from Smyrna, Vinings, Roswell, and most recently, Chamblee. Many of these tortoises suffer from severe emaciation and parasites, since much of their natural diet is longleaf pine needles and prickly pear cactus, neither of which thrives in this part of the state. Additionally, these tortoises are often kept on a hard surface, resulting in foot deformities and permanent nail loss. Due to regulations that prohibit the release of gopher tortoises that have been kept illegally, the majority of tortoises that CNC receives for rehabilitation are transferred to similar facilities that can use them for environmental education programming.

Last year, four days after fledging from its nest on a downtown Atlanta high rise, a Peregrine Falcon was brought to CNC for treatment. She was seen huddled by an air conditioning unit for a day and half, and upon examination, we discovered a severe trichomoniasis infection of the respiratory system. This illness is nearly fatal if left untreated. Luckily, the Wildlife Department had the necessary medication on hand and began treatment immediately. After two weeks of care, the young falcon was released back home, able to hunt her preferred diet of pigeons and ducks.

Wildlife rehabilitation is not funded by any government agency and it is against licensing regulations to charge for rehabilitation services. It is only through the support and generosity of caring and concerned individuals that CNC, and all licensed wildlife rehabilitators, can continue to assist animals in need. If you

would like to make a donation to the rehabilitation efforts of CNC, please consider becoming a member or making a secure online donation at our website.

-Kathryn Dudeck, Wildlife Director

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, October 24, 2011

Atlanta National Golf Club

Rockin' at the River 2011 Huge Success!

9th Annual Eagles for Eagles Golf tournament

NIGhT hERONColonial PipelineGeorgia Power

LUNA MOThAtlanta Gas LightBank of North GeorgiaCox EnterprisesDeloitte LLPLowe EngineersNewFieldsTroutman Sanders LLP RED BATArnall Golden Gregory LLPArseal Technologies LLCFulton County Commissioner, Liz Housmann & Tom LoweGranite TelecommunicationsGunter Construction CompanyHunton & WilliamsKimberly-Clark CorporationMagnolia River Services, Inc.Southeast Connections LLC

FIREFLyAEMBalch & Bingham LLPDr. Gary Ludi, General SurgeryEd Castro LandscapeGleeds USA Inc.Grant Thorton LLPLou & Pat TabickmanMACTEC

Thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees for making Rockin’ At The River,

Come Shake your Tailfeathers, a great success. The event raised over $113,000 for CNC’s wildlife

rehabilitation and environmental education programs that work with over 45,000 school children annually.

Mangan Inc.McNaughton-McKay Electric/Rockwell AutomationOglethorpe Power CompanyPine Environmental ServicesSchoen Insulation Services, IncSterling Health Care, Inc./Bob Hagan

IN-kIND SPONSORSAnheuser-BuschAvenue Catering ConceptsBecky Scheel, Graphic DesignCecile Bianco, PhotographyCity of RoswellHealthCare Service GroupProteus On-Demand Facilities, LLCStroud PrintingUltimate DistributorsUS Food Service of Atlanta, Inc

Registration & Driving Range opens at 9:00am

Shot-gun start with scramble tournament play at 11:00am

Awards banquet at 4:00pm

Entry fee includes lunch, free beverages & snacks throughout the day, prizes, give-aways and a barbeque buffet

during the awards banquet.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER’S CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to register a

team, contact DeAnn Fordham at 770.992.2055 x226 or email at [email protected]

Kathleen McNicholas serves as the Director of Finance for the Home & Family segment of Newell Rubbermaid. The Group includes

leadership brands such as Rubbermaid, Graco, Levolor, Goody, Calphalon and Aprica and accounts for over $2 billion in sales. Kathleen & Team support the global consolidation and reporting, SOX Compliance, and strategic planning for the group. Kathleen graduated from The University of Georgia, magna cum laude, and holds degrees in International Affairs and International Business. She grew up in Atlanta & enjoys spending time, especially outdoors, with friends, family, and her black lab Murphy. Kathleen is very excited to become a member of the Chattahoochee Nature Center Board and looks forward to serving you all!

Kathleen McNicholas

Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck and Wildlife Volunteer Stacy Zarpentine Release a Female Bald Eagle

Gopher Tortoise Georgia’s State Reptile

Credit: CNC Wildlife

Peregrine Falcon in Rehabilitation

Credit: Michael Bartell

Credit: DNR/CNC

Quantities are limited - shop early!

Fall is the ideal time to plant new trees, shrubs and perennials to ensure healthy and abundant root systems by springtime. These root systems enable plants to thrive in the hot and often dry summertime characteristic of Atlanta.

Unique Plant Selection not found at the nursery!•Trees and shrubs with outstanding fall color •including native azaleas, beautyberries, hydrangeasLate-season blooming perennials including •Georgiaasters,sunflowers,salviasEvergreens for winter focal points and privacy •screensGrasses, groundcovers, and ferns•Edible landscapes: veggies, greens, lettuces, •herbs, and blueberries

Native Plants...Support Georgia wildlife by providing food, shelter, •and nesting sites to native animalsActashostandnectarsourcesforbutterflies,•moths, bees, and other pollinatorsExhibit higher resilience to disease and pests •Cost less in time and maintenance•Thrivedespitedrasticfluctuationsintemperature •and rainfall

ChattahoocheeNature Center9135 Willeo RoadRoswell, GA 30075770-992-2055www.chattnaturecenter.orgTIME DATED MATERIALMon.- Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.ADMISSION:Adults, $8Seniors 65 and over, $6Children 3–12, $5 Children 2 and under, free Members are free

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Inspiration from Art and Nature

A publication of the Chattahoochee Nature Center

HALLOWEENHIKES

Friday and Saturday October 21, 22, 28, 29

from 7 to 10 PM

FALL NAtIvE PLANt SALE

Friday, September 30& Saturday, October 1

10 AM -5 PM

Experience the mystery of a guided night hike! Each group of 20 - 25 people will follow a guide safely on a lighted trail full of wonder and fun.

Meet costumed characters while you hike through the forest to learn all about them and their habitat!

Experience more fun with arts and crafts, facepainting,livemusicbythebonfireand

exploring the Discovery Center!This is a magical experience for kids of all ages.

$8 Admission, Children 2 and Under FreeTicket sales begin at 6:30 PM

each night and end at 9:00 PM.

CNC Members:Purchase tickets in Advance

Beginning October 1st!

MORE INFORMATION AT www.ChATTNATURECENTER.ORG/hALLOwEEN-hIkES

Kingfisher

www.chattnaturecenter.org

Nature has a way of inspiring man. The shape of a bird wing inspired the modern airplane wing. The sound of a summer thunderstorm inspired Vivaldi when he was composing the Four Seasons. From Thoreau’s Walden to Van Gogh’s Starry Night, nature strikes something deep inside causing us to act in imaginative and innovative ways.

Nature is our muse. Being a part of nature activates areas of the human brain that cause us to be aware of our surroundings. This, in turn, creates an awareness of details and engages our senses. It is no wonder that so many artists have taken their cues from what they experience from their time in nature. You can experience this phenomenon yourself. The Chattahoochee Nature Center is hosting artwork from seven artists that have been inspired by nature. Nature in Art: Art in Nature is an exhibition of abstract, nature inspired art, located throughout the Nature Center grounds and ranges from the profound to the outrageous.

Curated by local artist George Long, pieces were selected because of their connection to a natural theme or event. “Nature in Art: Art in Nature is an ongoing series of art installations that feature a visual dialogue between artist and nature,” said Long.

The current artwork collection includes the whimsical, such as Long’s own piece entitled Two Headed Ass (pictured above), and the striking I Thirst,createdbyartistDebraFritts,comprisedofacollectionofvesselsnestlednearKingfisherPond. Fritts created the pieces as a reminder of the preciousness of water resources and the importance of protecting our natural resources. These pieces are the beginning of an ongoing exhibit of artwork on the CNC grounds that will feature new artwork approximately every six months. Please come out and enjoy this new exhibit. Photo Credit: Henning von Schmeling

The Tunnel of Transformation

Charlie Smith

CocoonJohn Tindel

A System WithinChris Giesler

I ThirstDebra Fritts

Boat Nest,Elevation of Divergence

Corrina Sephora Mensoff

FlatbrushSarah Emerson

Two Headed AssGeorge Long

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