Dunwoody Nature Center hosts varied August events

The Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody is hosting a variety of events this month during its 30th anniversary.

Among them are:

Nature Lovers Book Club: 9-10:30 a.m. Aug 15 and third Mondays. The club will meet in the Rain Garden to learn about “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo. The cost is free for DNC members with code LOVETOREAD and free for nonmembers wanting to check out the club. Register at bit.ly/3Jl4xZ8.
Summer Birding: 8-10 a.m. Aug. 20. Join Master Birder Rose Guerra as she helps participants identify the birds present at this time of year. For ages 13 and older, this program requires registration - free for DNC members with code “wildlife21″ and $10 for nonmembers. Register at DunwoodyNature.org/event/summer-birding-3.
Evening with Exotics: 6-7 p.m. and 7:15-8:15 p.m. Aug. 30. For ages 10 and older, the program costs $50 to meet Peaches the spider monkey, a hedgehog, a baby kangaroo and a baby capybara. Register at DunwoodyNature.org/event/evening-with-exotics.

About the Author

Carolyn Cunningham

Jurors mostly acquit Atlanta businessman in yearslong fraud case

Jurors mostly acquitted an Atlanta businessman and his dietary supplement company in a yearslong federal fraud, money laundering and drug misbranding case.

Rain produces wet roads in Atlanta for returning holiday travelers

Wet and chilly weather is expected to harshly greet Georgia travelers returning home Sunday after the holiday weekend and through the early week.

2h ago

Man locked up for 23 years despite evidence proving his innocence, lawsuit says

Although investigators had reason to believe Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia wasn’t involved in the crime, they pushed forward with a case against him anyway, a lawsuit says.

The Latest

Credit: Georgia Innocence Project

Man locked up for 23 years despite evidence proving his innocence, lawsuit says

Rain produces wet roads in Atlanta for returning holiday travelers

2h ago

Gridlock Guy: Too much ‘holiday cheer’ can shatter silent night on the road

Featured

Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.

The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.

Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post

Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.

2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info

The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.