Dunwoody Nature Center

08/21/2026

Get tickets online for Butterfly Experience 2026 here.

08/17/2026

Calling all curious minds and nature enthusiasts! Join us on the second Monday of every month as we explore books that dive into 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 — a fascinating look at how animals and plants are adapting to our rapidly changing climate.

Come ready to share your thoughts and connect with fellow nature-loving readers. Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or just getting started, all are welcome!

📅 Second Monday of each month
📍 Dunwoody Nature Center

Grab your copy and join the conversation! 🌿
Learn More: https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/nature-lovers-book-club-2026-2/

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

🦋 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 — https://bit.ly/dnc-butterfly-experience-2026
📍 Dunwoody Nature Center | Sept 5–6

Thank you to our sponsor, Northside Hospital, for helping make this event possible! 💚

08/14/2026

We're excited to welcome Amy Gadd to Friday Night Hike for a special bat talk! Amy will guide us in listening for bat calls and share a short presentation on bat housing — including where and how to place bat houses to attract these amazing pollinators to your own backyard.
Register Here: https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/friday-night-hike-aug-2026/
📅 Friday, Aug. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m.
📍 Dunwoody Nature Center
💵 $7 / $5 for members

Image of Brown Bat by Bat Conservation International

A guided evening hike under the light of the moon. Experience the magic of Dunwoody Nature Center after dark. Guided by one of our naturalists, you’ll enjoy an evening stroll through the forest, learning about the history, legends, and seasonal changes connected to this luminous time of year. The ...

08/12/2026

🔥 Survival Necessities: A Hands-On Survival Class for Parents & Kids

Prepare for adventure — together! This hands-on class is designed for parents and children to learn and practice real wilderness survival skills as a team, guided by an experienced outdoor educator.

After all that hard work, relax and celebrate your new skills with a well-earned treat: s'mores roasted at the historic fireplace behind the Nature Center.

Perfect for families with children ages 6 and up. Come curious and leave confident!

📅 August 15th, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🎒 What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothes you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle.

Register today and give your family a hands-on adventure they'll be talking about all season: https://dunwoodynature.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dunwoodynature/event.jsp?event=2965&

08/11/2026

Experience the magic of Dunwoody Nature Center after dark.

Guided by one of our naturalists, you'll enjoy an evening stroll through the forest, learning about the history, legends, and seasonal changes connected to this luminous time of year. The trails come alive in a new way under moonlight, making this a unique and memorable night in nature.

Whether you're a regular visitor or exploring our trails for the first time, seeing the forest by moonlight offers a perspective you won't find during the day.

📅 Registration closes August 14th. If you're interested in attending after the deadline, please email [email protected] to check availability.

Don't miss this chance to see our forest in a whole new light — register today:
https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/friday-night-hike-aug-2026/

08/10/2026

🦅 Register Your Child for Camp Eagle — Our 5-Day Afterschool Program!

Looking for an afterschool program that gets your kids outside, engaged, and building real skills — instead of another screen-filled afternoon? Camp Eagle might be exactly what you're looking for.

Held right here at Dunwoody Nature Center, this 5-day program immerses kids in hands-on nature exploration while providing the structure and routine that helps them thrive after a long school day. Through guided outdoor activities, your child will build confidence, develop a genuine connection with the natural world, and strengthen social skills alongside new friends — all while having fun in a setting far from a classroom desk.

Camp Eagle offers a meaningful way to fill afterschool hours with purpose, movement, and connection to nature.

Spaces are limited, so don't wait — register today and give your child an afterschool experience they'll look forward to all week: https://dunwoodynature.org/education/camp-eagle/

08/09/2026

🌙 New Moon Women's Circle & Sound Bath

Through guided meditation and the soothing vibrations of a sound bath, you'll be invited to root into gratitude, let go with grace, and open your heart to new intentions.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Dunwoody Nature Center, we'll create a peaceful space to rest, reflect, and reconnect — both within ourselves and with one another.

What to bring: a yoga mat, blanket, and anything that adds to your comfort (pillow, eye mask, etc.), a journal, and a small item for our communal altar — a crystal, flower, or symbol of gratitude.

All women are welcome, and spaces are limited.

Register today to reserve your spot and give yourself this gift of rest and renewal: https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/new-moon-womens-circle-reiki-infused-sound-bath-aug-2026/

08/08/2026

🐞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).

Register Here: https://bit.ly/dnc-pollinator-census
📍 Dunwoody Nature Center | 📅 Saturday, August 22nd