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Dunwoody Park is open sun-up to sundown, seven days a week, free of charge. Dunwoody Nature Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Visit us soon!
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR Salutations from Claire.
Current Events
Here's what's happening at YOUR Dunwoody Nature Center!
TREEHOUSE TRA LA!
Saturday, August 30.
Thanks to Austin Elementary, many Dunwoody friends, and the DeKalb County Parks Improvement Fund, the treehouse is a reality! We'll celebrate this long-awaited new feature of Dunwoody Nature Center with a day's worth of festivities, food, and fun.
10:00 am - Ribbon-Cutting with VIP guests from the Austin Elementary School Community and DeKalb County
7-9:30 pm - Picnic Supper by Carrabba's or bring your own . . . All 200 Picnic Suppers donated by Carrabba's have been reserved (that was fast!).
8:30 pm - Screen on the Green featuring the classic version of our favorite treehouse movie, Swiss Family Robinson
REGISTRATION FOR FALL NATURE CLASSES Join the Teeny Tadpoles, Ribbit Rangers, Team Treehouse, and Mysteries of Science gang for fun in the great outdoors . . . right here in Dunwoody.
FALL YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES Presented by Lisa Macy, member of the DNC, a Certified Meditation/Yoga Teacher.
GREENING YOUR HOME TO $AVE GREEN Go beyond changing a few light bulbs. You can alter manys mall things in your home and have a big impact on the planet! A panel of experts shares ways to "green" your home. Sunday, September 14; 4-5:30 pm or Tuesday, September 16: 7-8:30 pm.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics for a family-friendly evening of music in the meadow. FREE To DNC Members & Kids 2 and under; $3/child 3-12 & $5/adult for non-members. Don't forget your picnic packed by Alon's!
- Nick Edelstein - Saturday, September 13; 6-8 pm
- Amon Yatta & Family Affair - Saturday, October 4; 6-8 pm
SHOP FOR A CAUSE AT MACY'S Dunwoody Nature Center is one of the charities benefiting from Macy's One Day Sale on Saturday, September 20, 2008. $5 tickets entitle the owner to 20% off most items in the Perimeter Macy's on that one day . . . the entire $5 cost is given to the Nature Center! Pick up tickets at DNC.
SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS Sample six splendid wines and light refreshments during Splendor in the Glass at Dunwoody Nature Center. Friday, October 3, 7-9 pm. Hosted by WineStyles/Perimeter. Tickets are limited!
BOY SCOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP - Saturday, November 22; 10 am - 4 pm. Prerequisites have been posted. JUST 4 SPOTS LEFT!!
HOLIDAY CAMP for Young 5's through 4th graders - December 23-31 (three days). New this year . . . Extended Care! Spaces are limited. Plan ahead and register today.
Who We Are
The Dunwoody Nature Center is a nonprofit 501-c3 organization established by community volunteers in 1990 to develop, improve, and preserve twenty-two acres of DeKalb County’s Dunwoody Park as a natural classroom for environmental education.
The park features a wetland boardwalk; woodland and streamside trails; display gardens; a picnic meadow; a treehouse pavilion; and a shaded playground. The park is open sun-up to sundown, seven days a week, free of charge. Dunwoody Nature Center is open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and some Saturdays, to provide programs for children and adults.
Updated 8/27/2008