Nature Centers Near Me in Wray
Birdsong Nature Center
2106 Meridian Road, Thomasville, GA
Birdsong Nature Center's 565 acres of wildflower meadows, forests, ponds and swamps, are home to a myriad of birds and other wildlife. Here you can enjoy the serenity and beauty of the natural landscape and return home with a renewed spirit
Jekyll Island
100 James Road, Jekyll Island, GA
Unspoiled, yet accessible, Jekyll Island offers wonderful opportunities to get out, enjoy, and explore. Nature provides the setting, you set the pace. Enjoy its richly preserved maritime forests, pristine dune systems, and 10 miles of tidal beaches.
Panola Mountain State Park
2620 Highway 155 SouthWest, Stockbridge, GA
Just 15 minutes from Atlanta is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. Visitors can picnic while children work off energy on the playground. Anglers can bring their fishing poles to catch dinner at Alexander Lake. The park even offers archery, boat rental, geocaching, orienteering, birding and tree-climbing programs. A paved trail is open for biking, roller blading, jogging and dog-walking, while forested fitness trails are open for hiking and running.
Panola Mountain is a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller and much more pristine. Park visitors will see the outcrop and its rare ecosystem just as Native Americans did centuries ago. Reservations are required for ranger-led hikes that teach about the rare plants and animals found in this habitat.
Panola Mountain State Park is the crown jewel of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, one of only three National Heritage Areas in the state. The park’s unusual natural beauty and intriguing cultural changes are the basis for this special recognition. Over the years, this area has been home to early settlers, immigrant rock cutters, freed slaves and even Trappist monks. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a partnership among the state of Georgia; DeKalb, Henry and Rockdale counties; the Monastery of the Holy Spirit; and numerous communities and public-private partners. Panola has also been designated a National Natural Landmark.
Things To Do & See:
Archery — Archery Range Information (fee - annual pass available)
Biking — PATH Trail
Birthday Parties
Birding
Bouldering — permit required
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking — 25 miles of trails, PATH Trail
Interpretive Programs
Muddy Spokes Club
Orienteering
Picnicking
Tree Climbing
Weddings — park approval required
Bike Rental ($10/hour)
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Dunwoody Nature Center
5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA
Mission:
Dunwoody Nature Center inspires the love of nature and cultivates environmental understanding and stewardship by:-
*Conserving and enhancing Dunwoody Park
*Educating children, families and adults of all ages about the natural world and our place in it
*Motivating environmental awareness and responsible action.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA
Our mission:
To create a destination and educational resource that inspires exploration, appreciation, and preservation of the natural environment and local history.
We're the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Association, a Non-Profit (501)(c3) organization that operates the preserve and historic buildings and provides all the environmental, heritage, and event programming that is offered to the public.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA
Our mission is to connect people with nature.
Explore metro Atlanta's nature destination. Enjoy trails, exhibits, programs and events on 127 acres of forest, wetland, and river habitat.
An experience unlike any other Atlanta attraction.
Elachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA
Mission Statement:
Elachee's mission is to promote environmental understanding through education and conservation.
Philosophy:
Educating for Today... Preserving for Tomorrow. Through our environmental education programs we strive to instill an appreciation, understanding, and concern for the natural world, fostering an interest in personal commitment to preserving our natural resources and the environment for future generations to enjoy.