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    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022
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    International Observe the Moon Night

    Saturday, November 16th

    Drop-In Crafts at 7:00 pm
    Program 7:30 – 9:30 pm


    International Observe the Moon Night unites people across the globe in a celebration of lunar observation, science, and exploration. Use telescopes and binoculars to view the mountains, valleys, cracks formed by lava, and crater chains of the moon. Pay homage to our constant companion in the night sky and get to know its vast plains: the Sea of Cold, the Sea of Crises, the Sea of Tranquility.

    Come join astronomers, neighbors, and new friends for storytelling, crafts, a campfire, and viewing our friend the moon - on the same night as fellow earthlings around the world!

    Bring marshmallows if you want to roast them over the campfire.

    Location: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022

    Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

    Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge.

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    This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

    Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

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    Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

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    • 23 Nov 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Island Ford CRNRA Park Headquarters
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    CRNRA Volunteer in the park (VIP) appreciation lunch 

    Saturday, NOVEMBER 23
    11:00 Am - 1:00 PM

    island ford visitor center 


    Thank you so much for all your hard work last year! The park is a better place because of your outstanding service. As a small token of our appreciation, please join us for our Volunteer In the Park Appreciation lunch. 


    Registration code required and this is an invite only event. 

    Questions?  Contact Ranger Dave Thomas at David_A_Thomas@NPS.gov


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    • 07 Dec 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • West Palisades - Akers Mill (2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, GA 30339)
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    Trout Lily Creek lOOP tRAIL Hike


    Saturday, December 7th

    10:00 - 12:30 PM

    Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for one of the most scenic walks in the entire park! Enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Race Course Shoals, and the dramatic palisades created by the Brevard Fault. We will descend the ridge, loop around at the base of Thornton Cliffs, walk past Diving Rock Beach to Sandy Point, and return up the ridge. Winter is the very best time to appreciate the extraordinary topography of the Palisades Unit of the park. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs and, with the leaves mostly gone, we will be able to better appreciate this area of the river corridor; so please join us.

    Location: We will meet in the parking area bulletin board; 2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339

    Facilities: Located at Devil’s Stair Step three quarters of the way thought the hike

    Difficulty: Fairly leisurely hike with one moderate uphill climb from the river. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

    Bring: Please bring adequate water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required.

    Limit: 30 persons

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    This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

    Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

    __________________________________

    Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

    Support CNPC

    • 07 Dec 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • CREEC - 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022
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    Outdoor Enjoyment & Safety in Winter

    Campfire & Guided Walk


    Saturday, December 7th

    4:00 - 6:00 PM

    Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire, guided walk, and a brief program on how to enjoy the outdoors in winter presented on the upper deck of the Center’s Lodge. Ranger Jerry will discuss easy and inexpensive clothing options, clothing types, and other items that can help you enjoy the outdoors in winter safely and comfortably. Discover new information about preparing for winter recreation in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the importance of a little forethought for winter fun. Join us and enjoy the ambiance, and beauty of twilight on the Chattahoochee. After the program you are invited to join us on a short walk on the Three Forks Loop Trail.


    Location: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022. No entrance fee at this site. For directions see www.nps.gov/chat

    Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. 

    Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge

    Difficulty: Easy level walking

    Bring: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and activity level. Bring water and you might include snacks.

    You are also welcome to bring your own marshmallows to roast. We have roasting forks that you may use.


    Limit: 125 persons

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    This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

    Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

    __________________________________

    Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

    Support CNPC

    • 21 Dec 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Sope Creek - 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068
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    Sope Creek mysteries of the mills: historic paper mill walk


    Saturday, December 21st

    2:00 - 4:30 PM

    Join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a walk through time as you stroll through the mature oak-hickory forest down the ridge to the scenic beauty of Sope Creek! Cross over the bridge and into the nineteenth century to discover the stories behind the massive stone ruins of the once bustling Marietta Paper Manufacturing Company. Discover what it was like to work in the mills, the process of making paper, and more. Learn about the uses of plants along the trail as medicine, dyes, and other uses.

    The mysteries of the mills will be revealed as you walk through time from 1855 to1903. The remaining stone walls of the mill ruins have seen much and have many stories to tell. Learn these wonderful stories; fact, fable, and downright lie as you stroll along Sope Creek. Who was old Chief Sope, what tragedy befell poor Johnny Dickerson, why did the mills close, and what occurred during July, 1864? Join us and find out!

    Location: Sope Creek parking lot, Cochran Shoals Unit 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068. We will meet at the bulletin board.

    Facilities: None (Close by facilities at Terrell Mill Park 1.5 miles west; 480 Terrill Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067)

    Difficulty: Fairly leisurely hike with one moderate uphill climb from the creek. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

    Bring: Please bring water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. A hat, scarf, and gloves might be a good idea You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required.

    Limit: 30 persons

    __________________________________

    This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

    Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

    __________________________________

    Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

    Support CNPC

    • 22 Dec 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Sope Creek - 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068
    • 30
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    Sope Creek mysteries of the mills: historic paper mill walk


    Sunday, December 22nd

    2:00 - 4:30 PM

    Join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a walk through time as you stroll through the mature oak-hickory forest down the ridge to the scenic beauty of Sope Creek! Cross over the bridge and into the nineteenth century to discover the stories behind the massive stone ruins of the once bustling Marietta Paper Manufacturing Company. Discover what it was like to work in the mills, the process of making paper, and more. Learn about the uses of plants along the trail as medicine, dyes, and other uses.

    The mysteries of the mills will be revealed as you walk through time from 1855 to1903. The remaining stone walls of the mill ruins have seen much and have many stories to tell. Learn these wonderful stories; fact, fable, and downright lie as you stroll along Sope Creek. Who was old Chief Sope, what tragedy befell poor Johnny Dickerson, why did the mills close, and what occurred during July, 1864? Join us and find out!

    Location: Sope Creek parking lot, Cochran Shoals Unit 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068. We will meet at the bulletin board.

    Facilities: None (Close by facilities at Terrell Mill Park 1.5 miles west; 480 Terrill Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067)

    Difficulty: Fairly leisurely hike with one moderate uphill climb from the creek. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

    Bring: Please bring water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. A hat, scarf, and gloves might be a good idea You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required.

    Limit: 30 persons

    __________________________________

    This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

    Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

    __________________________________

    Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

    Support CNPC

    • 25 Mar 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Roswell Mill - 85 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30076

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