Featuring more the 22 acres and just outside I-285, your family will love reconnecting with nature and enjoying the kid-friendly programs atDunwoody Nature Center. Best of all, admission is free for most activities. For an annual fee, you can purchase an inexpensivemembership and get discounts to special events, sneak peaks, birthday party privileges and more. Go for a Night HikeFlashlights are required to appreciate the Free Friday Night Hikesat the center. Bring your listening ears to hear all the animals and insects who become active later in the day. See Bees at WorkObserve bees flying in and out of their man-made hives as they toil away at making delicious honey. Find the demonstration hive to get the inside view. Camp OutdoorsDunwoody Nature Center has campout nights throughout the year. Reservations are required, and you want to do so well in advance. Spots fill up quickly! Swing AwayFind the tree swings on the front of the property-large enough for an adult to enjoy, too-or go down the trails to find the hammocks and meditation garden. Either way, it's shady and peaceful. Take a ClassBring your toddler, and play, sing and listen to stories to connect with nature in the Mommy, Me and Nature class, or be an ECOExplorer for the day. Hike the TrailsThere are five miles of trails, including a wetland boardwalk, to travel. See what creatures you can spot hiding in the greenery. Make Some MusicDonations of a piano and painting skills allowed the nature center to have Bennett, a piano located behind the main building and available for all visitors to play. Play on the Amazing PlaygroundThe play structures on the playground will delight your children. There is one for toddlers and one for older kids (the slides are super-high!). Additional, freestanding structures include a cube of ropes, a large rope swing and a standing seesaw. Pick up a Grab and Go ActivityVisiting the center on a Saturday? Stop by the main building to get an activity for the kids to do while the whole family explores. Visit the TreehouseA great spot for a party, the treehouse also allows guests to have a great view of some of the trails, as well as Wildcat Creek. Visit the TeepeeWhat started as Boy Scout project became a community favorite. Kids love to duck inside this large structure. Shelly Gable The post 11 Cool Things to Do at Dunwoody Nature Center appeared first on Atlanta Parent Magazine.
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