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Yoga Under the Stars Join yoga instructor and staff from the nature center for our very first Yoga Under the Stars. We will meet in the planetarium of the nature center. Please bring your own mat for the program. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Yoga Under the Stars  18y - 100y N/A F  05/17/2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res

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. Ages: 4 and up Fee: $5/ACC resident, $7.50/Non-ACC resident. Registration required one day in advance. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      This Activity Full  Log In Family Fishing  4y and up N/A Sa  04/27/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Walker Hall Complex $5.00 Res, $7.50 Non-Res

Babies and Beasties Babies & Beasties Series Join us for a series of classes structured for toddlers and their guardians. Explore nature, learn about animals, go on hikes and make nature crafts. Ages: 18 months - 2 years, with accompanying adult. Dates: Spring Session: May 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 10:00 - 10:45am Fee: Preregistration required by May 1. $12/ACC resident; $18/Non-resident; SCNC Members get 10% discount Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      This Activity Full  Log In Babies and Beasties Spring 2024  1y 6m - 2y N/A Th  05/02/2024 - 05/23/2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom $12.00 Res, $18.00 Non-Res An adult must attend with registered child.

Knee High Naturalists Knee High Naturalist Spring is a time to be outside. Join us every other Wednesday as we explore the property of Sandy Creek Nature Center. Ages: 3-5 years, with adult Program Date: Wednesdays, March 6-May 15 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     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Knee High Naturalists Spring Class  3y - 5y N/A W  03/06/2024 - 05/15/2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Full Classroom $24.00 Res, $36.00 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: 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? Spring Dates: Registration begins February 3rd March 16 “Eclipse” Learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and why we see this natural phenomenon. April 20 “Spring Skies” Come see what is visible in the night sky during spring. May 18 “Follow the Dippers” Listen to the story of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Be able to identify the two constellations in the sky, recognize the dippers, and navigate using Polaris the North Star Sneak Peek Planetarium from 11:15 AM-12:00 PM Following the January & April shows 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     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Spring Skies April  5y - 100y N/A Sa  04/20/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Planetarium $5.00 Res, $7.50 Non-Res      Log In Follow the Dippers May  5y - 100y N/A Sa  05/18/2024 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     Activity Canceled April Audubon Monthly Meeting * CANCELED 5y - 100y N/A Th  04/04/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res     No Registration Required May Audubon Monthly Meeting  5y - 100y N/A Th  05/02/2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

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 May Astronomy Club Meeting  10y - 100y N/A Th  05/09/2024 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:

Poetry at the Creek Poetry at the Creek! Join us at the Education & Visitors Center as we venture to a quiet place to enjoy poetry. If you are a writer or lover of poetry bring verses to share. This is just a relaxing day to enjoy words at the nature center. Coffee and light snack served. Date: April 27 Time: 12:30-2:30 PM Ages: Adults 18 and up Fee: $5 per person Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Poetry at the Creek  18y and up N/A Sa  04/27/2024 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom $5.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res

Accessible Bird Hike Come out as we join forces with Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a walk using the Greenway and parking lot of the nature center. This bird hike is good for all abilities. Learn basic bird calls and observe a few features that can lead us to identifying birds. Date: May 4th Time: 8 AM-10 AM Ages: All Fee: Free Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Accessible Bird Walk  N/A N/A Sa  05/04/2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Talking Coyote Are you Coyote curious? Learn more about your wild neighbors and get all those questions answered at Talking Coyote in Dudley Park. Coyote researchers will cover a wide range of coyote topics about this mysterious urban predator, including how to keep your family and pets safe. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Talking Coyote at Dudley Park  - 100y N/A F  05/10/2024 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM Dudley Park - Dudley Park Pavilion $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res This program will be held at the pavilion in Dudley Park.