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Dunwoody Nature Center
The meadows, wetlands, and pine and hardwood forest provide a natural habitat for wildlife. A variety of animals make this area their home including rabbits, deer, red foxes, and alligator snapping turtles. An occasional coyote may be seen. Many types of birds have been spotted in the area including red-tailed hawks, Cooper’s hawks, and barred owls. Several trails at the Dunwoody Nature Center allow visitors to explore the area. Trails lead through woodlands, meadows, and wetland areas. Wildcat Creek runs through the property, and a boardwalk lets visitors observe plant and animals life in the wetlands without damaging the fragile ecosystem. The nature center has undertaken a stream restoration project that stabilizes the stream banks, removes any invasive non-native plants, and expands the wetlands. The project is sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Urban Forestry Council. Exhibits in the nature center’s education building allow visitors to learn about nature and the world around them. The raptor exhibit teaches about the habitat, nesting habits, and favorite foods of large birds of prey like hawks and owls. The building also contains a small reference library. Outside on the grounds are the Honey Bee Observation Site and the Pollinators Paradise Garden. Here visitors may watch the bees at work. The garden also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. There is a compost demonstration site in the Kitchen Garden with three types of compost bins. Visitors can learn how to create compost at home. There is also an interesting worm composting (vermicomposting) site. Throughout the year the Dunwoody Nature Center offers environmental education and children’s nature classes. Youth day camps are offered in the summer. The nature center holds a variety of fun events during the year including a Butterfly Festival, Plant Sale, Earth Day activities, and Garden Tours. The Dunwoody Nature Center is located in Dunwoody Park, at 5343 Roberts Drive. The grounds are open daily from 7am to sundown. The education building is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free. The Dunwoody Nature Center gives visitors the chance to enjoy a quiet break from the noise and traffic of a busy part of the city. There is something new to discover there in every season. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Ajay Sethi, the General Manager at the Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter hotel.From the moment you enter this Perimeter hotel’s warm and stylish lobby until you rest your head on The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, you’ll feel at ease and at home. Experience all that Atlanta has to offer while escaping the rush of the city at the new Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter hotel. For more information visit: www.ATLANTAPERIMETERHOTEL |
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