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Cochran Mill Nature Center
The facility was established as a private non-profit environmental educational center. Its mission is to create community awareness of environmental stewardship through its educational and wildlife rehabilitation programs. Cochran Mill Nature Center is a licensed animal rehabilitation facility. The center is home to a variety of birds of prey, such as owls, hawks, and vultures. All of these resident birds have been permanently injured and can no longer live in the wild. The nature center has one of the largest reptile exhibits in the state. Several Egyptian fruit bats also reside at Cochran Mill. The nature trails provide an opportunity to observe area wildlife and see some large granite outcrops. These outcrops provide a unique ecosystem for specialized plants and animals. The trails follow along the banks of a creek, and hikers will see a couple of cascading waterfalls. Visitors may also feed the fish in the pond, enjoy a picnic lunch, and stop by the bog garden. Carnivorous plants in the bog garden include Venus flytraps and pitcher plants. A 4,000 square foot log structure is used for program activities at the nature center. Cochran Mill regularly presents wildlife demonstrations, Saturday workshops, and lots of hands on activities for children. A variety of family events are scheduled throughout the year including nature camps, a Snake Day Festival, and seasonal activities. Programming topics include conservation, ecology, backyard habitats, and native plants and animals. Cochran Mill Nature Center is located at 6300 Cochran Mill Road in Palmetto, Georgia. The facility is open Monday through Saturday from 9am-3pm. Admission prices are very reasonable. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 2-11. Children under age 2 are admitted free. Cochran Mill Park, just one mile down Cochran Mill Road from the nature center, is also worth visiting while in the area. This is a public park owned by the City of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, and is not affiliated with the nature center. The park has hiking and horse trails, a playground, and a picnic shelter. Cochran Mill Nature Center is an area gem. It preserves green space for the enjoyment of residents and visitors as well as providing opportunities to learn about and explore nature. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Sherron Kines-Hodge is the Director of Sales at the Hampton Inn and Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel is just north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and just southwest of downtown Atlanta. This Atlanta Airport hotel also offers a broad range of services and amenities to make its guest’s stay exceptional. For more information visit: www.AIRPORTHAMPTONINN.COM |
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