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Naturalist Walk
Join naturalists as we discover the beauty around us in each season. Bring binoculars, a camera, and a sense of adventure. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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March Naturalist Walk 
N/A  N/A  Sa  03/06/2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
 
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April Naturalist Walk 
N/A  N/A  Sa  04/03/2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
All children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
 
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May Naturalist Walk 
N/A  N/A  Sa  05/01/2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
All children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Nature's Trading Post
The trading post is open! Trade one or two objects you have found in nature for points or other natural objects in our collection. Visit accgov.com/scnc for a list of approved tradable items.
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Spring Nature's Trading Post 
N/A  N/A  Sa  03/06/2021 - 05/01/2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Foyer 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Bring 1-2 objects you found in nature. Earn points by learning about your objects and sharing that information.
• Only 1 person may trade at a time.

Adopt A Stream Workshop
Interested in adopting a waterway near you? Join us for the chemical and macroinvertebrate workshops to learn more about the qualities of clean water.
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Adopt A Stream Workshop Spring 
13 and up  N/A  Sa  03/27/2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Walker Hall Complex 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Participate in either one or both monitoring activities. Class will be held mainly outdoors.

Family Fishing
Come out and enjoy family fishing at Claypit Pond. We provide bait and cane fishing poles. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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Family Fishing 
4 and up  N/A  Sa  05/08/2021
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Walker Hall Complex 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
Join us for a special fishing opportunity in Claypit Pond.

Land Art with Chris Taylor
Local Athens land artist Chris Taylor is teaming with Sandy Creek Nature Center to offer a nature land art class for kids. The program is a series that is held the 2nd Saturday of March, April and May. Participants will hike a trail and use their imagination to create land art. Chris will guide the participants to create works of art.
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Land Art with Chris Taylor 
8 - 12  N/A  Sa  03/13/2021 - 05/08/2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom 		$25.00 Res, $37.00 Non-Res

Nature Center Events
Special events that occur at Sandy Creek Nature Center. Programs may be in person or virtual. Events occur throughout the year.
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Log House Open House 
13 - 110  N/A  Sa  03/20/2021
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Sandy Creek Nature Center - Log House 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Open house times are scheduled. Please arrive at your scheduled time.
 
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Forest Fantasy 
3 - 110  N/A  F  04/02/2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom 		$3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res
A registered adult must attend with children. Children under 3 cannot attend this program.

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