Froggy Spring Fling
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about local amphibians then search the property for a few. Bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Registration required. 7 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Sandy Creek Nature Center that encompasses 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Constellations Around the Globe Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about constellations from around the world and compare myths of the star stories. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Mini Adventure Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit different parks and centers for a variety of activities. Ages 8–12. Registration required. $25 (ACC resident), $38 (non-resident). www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Story Debut on Storybook Trail
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSuki Janssen, director of ACC Solid Waste, will read the story she wrote and share her vulture-themed inspiration. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Bagels and Birds
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to identify birds by sight and sound while enjoying coffee and bagels. Registration required. 9 a.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLinda Chafin will present on native plants in Athens and where to see them during the winter months. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Naturalist’s Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of spring. 10 a.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Feast with the Gods
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDress in your best mythological costume and enjoy Greek food, followed by a planetarium program hearing tales of the gods. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Wild Hearts
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore in the woods and enjoy games, crafts and more. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $4 (resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
26th Annual Frog Hop 5k & Fun Run
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA one-mile Tadpole Fun Run and a 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Comedy and Nature
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin nature center staff and local comedians they perform corny science jokes and help find humor in nature. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com
2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
Birding with Technology
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a nature walk and use a variety of apps to help identify birds. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Winter Kickoff
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside. Ages 4–12. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Cookies with Santa
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3–12. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2–3:45 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Dot Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Earth and what makes the planet special. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Forest Fantasy
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy building fairy houses, making sticks into wands and other fun activities. Ages 3 & up. 6–7:30 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Naturalist’s Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Introduction to Sustainable Trails
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this hands-on workshop. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Fall Skies Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what will be visible in the fall sky. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn what the nature center has to offer, meet an animal, make a craft, go on a scavenger hunt and play on the playscape. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Solar System Walk Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what makes up our solar system, then go for a walk to visualize how spread out it is. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Critter Tales
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Meteor Showers and Planets Galore
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the night sky with this planetarium program previewing what the August skies hold. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Critter Tales
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Insects of the Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGo on a night hike and learn about insects attracted with special lights at night. 8 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Fishing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Celebrate Mud Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay in the mud and make mud pies and mud art, with a wash station before going home. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter
Accessible Bird Hike
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn basic bird calls and observe a few identifying features of birds. All ages. Registration required. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Poetry at the Creek
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring verses of poetry to share or relax and listen while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 12:30–2:30 p.m. $5. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Dawg Jog 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Pre-Vet Club hosts a dog-friendly 5K benefitting Athens Pets. 1 p.m. (5K), 2 p.m. (awards). $30. www.runsignup.com/dawgjog5k
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in chemical and macroinvertebrate workshops to learn more about the qualities of clean water. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Southeast Striders Walking Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Storybook Trail New Story Debut
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s featured story is Julie the Rockhound by local author Gail Karwoski, and there will be rock activities including a rock trade. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Meeting
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesChuck Murphy, a professional bird photographer and photography teacher, will speak about tips and tricks for better backyard bird photos. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Comedy/Nature/Science Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will work with the nature center staff to deliver laughs and discuss short science topics. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Palentine’s Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and snacks, have some coffee and chocolate, then end the night with a planetarium program. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
25th Annual Frog Hop 5K Road Race
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA one-mile Tadpole Fun Run and a 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Homeschool Series
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about Georgia’s symbols by diving into animals and plants that represent the state. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMateo Fennell will speak about native tree species that benefit birds and detecting tree diseases. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
