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Frog Watch Training Do you enjoy listening to frogs calling? Learn to identify and count frogs as part of this citizen science program. You can participate at your own home or join the SCNC monitoring team. The monitoring season is February through August. We ask that volunteers make a commitment to monitor at least twice a month at a Sandy Creek Frog Watcher site. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Frogwatch Training  13y and up N/A Sa  01/20/2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Night Explorers: OWLS We'll adventure out into the night to see what becomes active after dark. Our focus will be in search of owls. We will learn about owls in the area then call for them on the trails. Bring a flashlight. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Night Explorers: OWLS  5y and up N/A F  02/02/2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Classroom #1 $5.00 Res, $7.00 Non-Res

Babies and Beasties Babies & Beasties Series Immerse your child in nature through sounds, movements, and live animals. Learn how to help your toddler discover nature. Ages: 18 months – 2 years old, with adult Program Dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $12ACC-Resident, $18 Non-ACC resident, SCNC Members receive 10% discount. Preregistration required online. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      This Activity Full  Log In Babies and Beasties Winter 2024  1y 6m - 2y N/A Th  02/01/2024 - 02/22/2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Classroom #1 $12.00 Res, $18.00 Non-Res

Knee High Naturalists Knee High Naturalist This fall our focus is all about science. Each class we will focus on one specific area of science. Join us as we become true naturalist and explore science subjects. Ages: 3-5 years, with adult Program Date: September 6– November 15 (every other Wednesday) Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $24 ACC Resident, $36 Non-resident, 10% discount for SCNC Member. Preregistration required online. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Knee High Naturalists Winter Adventures  3y - 5y N/A W  01/10/2024 - 02/21/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom $12.00 Res, $18.00 Non-Res

Journey Through the Stars Join us for our planetarium program in the Sky Center. We will journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond. Ages: Ages 5 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required. Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Fee: $5/ACC resident, $7.50/Non-resident. This program is not scholarship eligible. Date: November 18-Red, White and Blue Do you notice stars of different colors when you look into the night sky? Learn what these colors can tell us about different stars. December 30th “All About Moons” Observe our moon and see moons of other planets. Speak about the importance of moons. January 20th “Winter Skies” Take a look at the winter skies that we will see. February 17th “Universe of Monsters” What are the stories of the monsters of the night sky? Sneak Peek Planetarium from 11:15 AM-12:00 PM Following the November & January show we will have the doors opened to anyone that wants to take a sneak peek at the planetarium without sitting through a show. Sit back for a few minutes and enjoy musical selections to fit the view. Please note groups with 10 or more people may need to schedule a separate show if staff are available. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Mythology of the Planets: December  5y - 100y N/A Sa  12/30/2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Planetarium $5.00 Res, $7.50 Non-Res Observe our moon and see moons of other planets      Log In Universe of Monsters February  5y - 100y N/A Sa  02/17/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Planetarium $5.00 Res, $7.50 Non-Res Hear stories of the monsters of the sky      Log In Winter Skies January  5y - 100y N/A Sa  01/20/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Planetarium $5.00 Res, $7.50 Non-Res

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Monthly Meeting The Oconee Rivers Audubon Society meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Sandy Creek Nature Center from October - May. Meetings are open to the public. Check our calendar to confirm the date and location (we occasionally meet on the UGA campus). We invite speakers from a wide spectrum of backgrounds to present on topics ranging from conservation to paleontology. http://www.oconeeriversaudubon.org/ Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required December Audubon Monthly Meeting  5y - 100y N/A Th  12/07/2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Anyone 17 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult:     No Registration Required February Audubon Monthly Meeting  5y - 100y N/A Th  02/01/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Anyone 17 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult:     No Registration Required January Audubon Monthly Meeting  5y - 100y N/A Th  01/04/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Anyone 17 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult:

Athens Astronomy Club Meetings Local astronomy loving individuals meet once a month at Sandy Creek Nature Center. During the meetings we discuss upcoming astronomical events, star watches, and enjoy guest speakers. Some meetings are held at Sandy Creek Park for a Star Watch Event (those events are listed as Star Watch Meetings). Anyone 17 and under needs to be accompanied by an adult. For more information about the club or if you have questions please email: Michelle Cash michelle.cash@accgov.com Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required February Astronomy Club Meeting  10y - 100y N/A Th  02/08/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Anyone 17 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult:     No Registration Required January Astronomy Club Meeting  10y - 100y N/A Th  01/11/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Anyone 17 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult:

Palentine's Night Grab a friend or come solo and join us for a night of fun. We will enjoy crafts and snacks, have some coffee and chocolate, and then end our night with a planetarium program. The planetarium program will consists of tragic/humorous stories. The stories will focus on friendships and betrayal. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Palentine's Night  18y - 100y N/A W  02/14/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $25.00 Res, $25.00 Non-Res

Comedy and Nature Did you hear the joke about the brightest star in the night sky? Here is a clue: it is seriously bright. Answer: the name of the star is Sirius, because it is seriously bright. Believe me the jokes will be better. Sandy Creek Nature Center is working with Athens Comedy to have a nature comedy show. Ticket price includes coffee and snacks from local vendors. Help support local comedians and support the nature center. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Comedy and Nature  18y - 100y N/A Sa  02/17/2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom $10.00 Res, $10.00 Non-Res

Winter Break Drop In Activities Winter Break Drop In Activities Stop into Sandy Creek Nature Center for a few minutes or a few hours to enjoy activities set out by staff. These activities are self-guided for visitors to pass away time while at the nature center. Each day has a different theme. Ages: All Dates: December 27-Puzzle Day-Put together one of our many jigsaw puzzles. December 28-Craft Day-Make a craft to take home. December 29-Trail Day-Enjoy a walk along a trail with binoculars, a scavenger hunt and look for items that don’t belong. Time: 9am-1pm Fee: Free Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     Drop in Winter Break Drop In Activities  N/A N/A WThF  12/27/2023 - 12/29/2023 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Classroom #2 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res No registration required. Drop in for a few minutes or a few hours. Craft Day will be until supplies run out.