History
Dunwoody Park began as a part of America’s Bicentennial celebrations in 1975 when a group of citizens petitioned DeKalb County to purchase the acreage known as Dunwoody Park with a federal grant. We aim to aspire the love of nature and cultivate environmental understanding and stewardship through a variety of programs and activities that engage the public and provide our community with a sense of place within the natural world.
As a private, nonprofit organization operating primarily out of a municipal park, the Nature Center enjoys a strong and supportive public/private partnership with the City of Dunwoody. In addition to running mission based programs throughout the year, we are committed to enhancing and preserving Dunwoody Park for the enjoyment of the community.
We are a living lab that is environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and accessible to all.
FOUNDING LEAD DONORS
We are indebted to our original lead donors whose generosity opened doors for the Nature Center in so many ways by helping to support our mission, and by providing us with the inspiration to pursue our loftiest goals.
Pat Adams
Roy and Toine Ashley
Ken and Jean Brockschmidt
Bud and Donna Burt
David and Marilyn Dalrymple
Nancy Fox
Bill Grant Homes
Neal and Millan Funk
Duane and Drada Hoover
Richard and Pat Olney