Chattahoochee Nature Center

Presented by Northside Hospital Grab your friends, your family, or even a date, and head to CNC for the year’s most popular exhibit! Join hundreds of live soaring and sleeping butterflies in CNC’s outdoor, tented Butterfly Encounter. Photo opportunities abound, be sure to bring your camera! Nectar and host plants are also available for purchase to start your own butterfly garden or supplement your existing garden. Visit the event page for important need-to-knows before visiting your flutt

Extended Hours - Summer Monday, May 25 - Saturday, August 29 Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM; Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Round out your summer with a relaxing evening at CNC. Explore the Boardwalk at twilight, relax on the Great Lawn, challenge your family to nature trivia under the pavilion, and more! This member-exclusive event is free but requires registration. All Ages; $0 CNC Members ONLY. Advanced Registration Required by Friday, July 17. (Free for CNC members; Registration Required)

Wednesday, June 3 - Wednesday, September 2 | Open Daily Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents this quarter’s gallery highlighting beautiful art that interprets the theme of "Birds, Bees & Butterflies." Come stroll through the gallery and experience unique works of art. Works created by the talented members of the organization are available for purchase. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)

Select Fridays: May - August | 6 – 9PM (except August 14) Get a babysitter or grab your date and come relax on this adult-only evening paddle. Bring your own picnic dinner and arrive early at 5:30PM so you can enjoy it on our grounds. Then at 6PM, guides will lead you on a 2.5-hour trip. All equipment is provided. Ages 21+; $45 general public/$40 CNC Members. Price per person. Advanced Registration Required by the Thursday before each trip.

Extended Hours - Summer Monday, May 25 - Saturday, August 29 Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM; Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Presented by Northside Hospital Grab your friends, your family, or even a date, and head to CNC for the year’s most popular exhibit! Join hundreds of live soaring and sleeping butterflies in CNC’s outdoor, tented Butterfly Encounter. Photo opportunities abound, be sure to bring your camera! Nectar and host plants are also available for purchase to start your own butterfly garden or supplement your existing garden. Visit the event page for important need-to-knows before visiting your flutt

Wednesday, June 3 - Wednesday, September 2 | Open Daily Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents this quarter’s gallery highlighting beautiful art that interprets the theme of "Birds, Bees & Butterflies." Come stroll through the gallery and experience unique works of art. Works created by the talented members of the organization are available for purchase. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)

Online Pre-Order: Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, August 15 In-Store Pickup: Saturday, August 29 - Saturday, September 12 Support backyard birds while helping provide reliable food sources during migration season. A great selection of premium Cole’s Birdseed is available, and members receive a 15% discount on birdseed purchases. Order online and pick up in-store. While you're here during pick up, explore the Nature Store for field guides, birding accessories, gifts, and more.

Presented by Northside Hospital Grab your friends, your family, or even a date, and head to CNC for the year’s most popular exhibit! Join hundreds of live soaring and sleeping butterflies in CNC’s outdoor, tented Butterfly Encounter. Photo opportunities abound, be sure to bring your camera! Nectar and host plants are also available for purchase to start your own butterfly garden or supplement your existing garden. Visit the event page for important need-to-knows before visiting your flutt

Extended Hours - Summer Monday, May 25 - Saturday, August 29 Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM; Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Select Saturdays, June - August | 10:30AM - 12PM (except June 6) Father’s Day Family Canoe Day, Sunday, June 21 | 12 - 1:30PM Independence Day Family Canoe Day, Saturday, July 4 | 10:30AM - 12PM This introduction to canoeing on Beaver Pond is for first time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults coming back to the sport. CNC's canoe guides will spend extra time going over paddling techniques and equipment, as well as lead races and games to practice. Admission to CNC is included so

Select Saturdays & Sundays, June - August | 6 - 9PM (except July 4 and August 15) Take a leisurely 2.5-hour evening paddle with the nature center’s experienced canoe guides, while learning all about the environment of the Chattahoochee River. This trip is a great first-time experience or a fun way to reconnect with the river you already treasure. Along the way participants will look for wildlife and learn about the wetland ecosystem that is unique to metro Atlanta. All equipment is provid

Wednesday, June 3 - Wednesday, September 2 | Open Daily Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents this quarter’s gallery highlighting beautiful art that interprets the theme of "Birds, Bees & Butterflies." Come stroll through the gallery and experience unique works of art. Works created by the talented members of the organization are available for purchase. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)

Multi-day event: 2026-08-01 through 2026-08-02. The Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine our River – Film Showings Monday - Friday | 1PM Saturday and Sunday | 12:30PM Briefly escape the heat of summer by dipping into our Cowie Weiss Theater for a film showing of "The Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine Our River." Discover what makes the Chattahoochee River so unique. Run time is 22 minutes. Most appropriate for ages 10+. Guided Trail Walk Saturdays | 11AM and 1PM; Sundays | 1PM and 3PM Join CNC for a fun and educat

Online Pre-Order: Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, August 15 In-Store Pickup: Saturday, August 29 - Saturday, September 12 Support backyard birds while helping provide reliable food sources during migration season. A great selection of premium Cole’s Birdseed is available, and members receive a 15% discount on birdseed purchases. Order online and pick up in-store. While you're here during pick up, explore the Nature Store for field guides, birding accessories, gifts, and more.

Presented by Northside Hospital Grab your friends, your family, or even a date, and head to CNC for the year’s most popular exhibit! Join hundreds of live soaring and sleeping butterflies in CNC’s outdoor, tented Butterfly Encounter. Photo opportunities abound, be sure to bring your camera! Nectar and host plants are also available for purchase to start your own butterfly garden or supplement your existing garden. Visit the event page for important need-to-knows before visiting your flutt

Select Saturdays & Sundays, June - August | 6 - 9PM (except July 4 and August 15) Take a leisurely 2.5-hour evening paddle with the nature center’s experienced canoe guides, while learning all about the environment of the Chattahoochee River. This trip is a great first-time experience or a fun way to reconnect with the river you already treasure. Along the way participants will look for wildlife and learn about the wetland ecosystem that is unique to metro Atlanta. All equipment is provid

Wednesday, June 3 - Wednesday, September 2 | Open Daily Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents this quarter’s gallery highlighting beautiful art that interprets the theme of "Birds, Bees & Butterflies." Come stroll through the gallery and experience unique works of art. Works created by the talented members of the organization are available for purchase. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)

Extended Hours - Summer Monday, May 25 - Saturday, August 29 Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM; Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Online Pre-Order: Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, August 15 In-Store Pickup: Saturday, August 29 - Saturday, September 12 Support backyard birds while helping provide reliable food sources during migration season. A great selection of premium Cole’s Birdseed is available, and members receive a 15% discount on birdseed purchases. Order online and pick up in-store. While you're here during pick up, explore the Nature Store for field guides, birding accessories, gifts, and more.

Presented by Northside Hospital Grab your friends, your family, or even a date, and head to CNC for the year’s most popular exhibit! Join hundreds of live soaring and sleeping butterflies in CNC’s outdoor, tented Butterfly Encounter. Photo opportunities abound, be sure to bring your camera! Nectar and host plants are also available for purchase to start your own butterfly garden or supplement your existing garden. Visit the event page for important need-to-knows before visiting your flutt

Extended Hours - Summer Monday, May 25 - Saturday, August 29 Monday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM; Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Wednesday, June 3 - Wednesday, September 2 | Open Daily Roswell Fine Arts Alliance presents this quarter’s gallery highlighting beautiful art that interprets the theme of "Birds, Bees & Butterflies." Come stroll through the gallery and experience unique works of art. Works created by the talented members of the organization are available for purchase. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)

Online Pre-Order: Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, August 15 In-Store Pickup: Saturday, August 29 - Saturday, September 12 Support backyard birds while helping provide reliable food sources during migration season. A great selection of premium Cole’s Birdseed is available, and members receive a 15% discount on birdseed purchases. Order online and pick up in-store. While you're here during pick up, explore the Nature Store for field guides, birding accessories, gifts, and more.