ACC Leisure Services

Family Programs

Knee-High Naturalists
Parents and children will explore nature together.This program includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes, and crafts.

Age: All ages
Date:Alternating Wednesdays, March 3 through May 12
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee:$13 for an ACC residents; $20 for a non-ACC resident.

Pre-registration is required

Mother Goose Rocks Weekly Storytime
Liverly story time with Miss Beth for toddlers and preschoolers that includes stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, rhymes, music, dancing and a whole new way to look at Mother Goose. Make a story-themed craft to take home each week. Registration is required.
Ages: Toddlers and Pre-K
Date: Wednesdays beginning March 3, ending May 5
Time: 10:00 a.m. (18 months-3 years); Noon, 3-5 years
Location: Rocksprings Park
Fee: $2 per child

Brownie Girl Scouts: Water Everywhere!
Join us for an afternoon of learning about how important water is to us and the many ways we can use it. Girls will earn Try-it during the program. Patch included.
Ages: Grade 2-3
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 1:00-4:00p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee: $4 ACC resident; $5.50 Non-ACC resident

Full Moon Hike
A guided night hike by the light of the full moon. We'll see nature in a different light as we try to spot the flora and fauna of the Greenway by moonlight. This hike will be at night on an uneven surface.
Age:All Ages welcome, children must be accompanied with an adult.
Date: Tueday, March 30
Time:8:00-9:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Park
Fee:$2 ACC residents, $5 Non-ACC residents

Call 706.613.3615 x242 for more information and to pre-register.

Anti-Bullying Workshop
Join Ms. Carter with Athens Tae KwonDO as she leads this session on avoiding bullies, and on how to deal with bullying if necessary.
Ages: 6-13
Date: Wednesday, March 31
Time: 4:00p.m.
Location: Rocksprings Park
Fee: $2 per child

Wildlife Art Contest Exhibit
View the entries in this year's WIldlife Art Contest! Artwork will be on display over the month of May in the zoo exhibit hall.
Date: Sundays in April
Time: 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park
Fee: Free and open to the Public

Silly Walk
Get goofy on the Greenway as we go on a silly walk! Bring your silliest walks and take part in some April Fool's fun Month Python style!
Age: All ages
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Greenway
Fee: FREE

Frog Club
Hop around and explore nature. This after school series includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes, and crafts.
Age: 7-12
Date: Thursdays,April 1,and May 6
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee:$13 for ACC residents;$20 for non-ACC residents.

For more information, please call (706) 613-3615 or visit

Geocaching Adventures
Learn the basics of geocaching, including how to use a GPS unit and no trace ethics before we go geocaching to search for hidden treasure. GPS units will be provided.
Ages:All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday, April 3 or May 29
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Greenway
Cost: $2 ACC, $5 Non-ACC

Call 706.613.3615 x242 for more information and to pre-register.

Naturalist's Walk
Look for butterflies in our garden, listen for frogs at the pond and search for salamanders in our woods. Bring your camera and/or binoculars.

Ages: All Ages (Under 13 accompanied by adult)
Dates: Saturday, April 3, 17, May 15
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Registration: None required
Fee: Free!

Archery for Beginners
Like the kids get to do at camp, join us for basic archery instructions for adults and kids with a strong emphasis on safety. Pre-registration is required by calling (706)-613-3631 by April 2. Space is limited.
Ages: 10 and older
Date: Saturday, April 3
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Park
Fee: $6 ACC resident; $9 non-ACC resident

Family Program "Froggie, Spring, Fling"
Join nature center staff for an evening of amphibian hunting. We will spend a little time learning about the amphibians we can find here, and then search the nature center property for newts, salamanders and frogs.
Ages: For families
Date: Friday, April 9
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee: $6 ACC resident family; $9 Non-ACC resident family.

Please pre-register by calling (706) 613- 3615 ext. 0

Second Saturday Storytime
Learn about the woods, turtles, butterflies and more!

Ages: All Ages (Under 13 accompanied by adult)
Dates: Second Saturday of each month. (April 10, May 8)
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center

Eco-Adventure Orienteering Warm Up
Polish your orienteering skills or get a warm up for Eco-Adventure by learning the basics on how to navigate using a compass.
Ages: All ages
Date: Saturday, April 10
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Greenway
Fee: $2 ACC resident; $5 non-ACC resident

Starwatch: Spring Skies, Stars and Planets
Join Sandy Creek Park and the Athens Astronomical Association as we view Venus, Mars, Saturn and the cresecent moon. Take in the beautiful night skies of spring. No registration required.
Ages: All ages
Date: Friday, April 16
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Park
Fee: $2 ACC resident; $3 non-ACC resident

Open House "Paleontology"
Discover how fossils can share secrets about pre-historic life. Enjoy a variety of activities, games, crafts and more! Come for a few minutes or stay for a couple of hours!
Ages:For families (children
under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Date: Saturday, April 17
Time:1:00-3 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee: Free

Nature's Trading Post
2The trading post is open! Trade the one or two objects you have found in nature for points or other nature objects in our collection.

Click here for more information:Nature's Trading Post

Ages: All Ages (Under 13 accompanied by adult)
Dates: Saturday, April 17,May 15
Time: 11:00 a.m.- Noon
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee: Free!

10th Annual Eco-Adventure Race
Co-ed teams of 4 will participate to complete a series of outdoor challenges such as hiking, canoeing & orienteering and a series of ecological IQ challenges! Visit www.AthensGreenway.com for more information and registration form.
Date: Sunday, April 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Tikes, Trikes and Strollers Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day on the Greenway by getting outdoors. Bring a scooter, tricycle, bike or stroller to decorate. We'll enjoy crafts, snacks and some fresh air on the Greenway.
Ages: 3-6
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Greenway
Fee: $2 ACC resident; $5 Non-ACC resident.

The World We Live In
This program will teach kids more about the importance of the Earth through drawing and coloring pictures.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center
Fee: Free

Water Fest
ACC Water Conservation, ACC Stormwater and Sandy Creek Nature Center will host an inaugural festival of water. Healthy water is essential to all life. Follow a drop of water from the stream to our faucets through a series of interactive activities and booths.
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Fee: Free

Family Volunteer Work Day in Bobby's Learning Garden
Families of volunteers can help plant our spring garden and learn what it takes for plants to grow and thrive. Play in the dirt while helping Bobby's Garden grow.Pre-registration is required by calling (706) 613- 3631, by April 23. Space is limited.
Ages: Families, ages 5 and older
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Park
Fee: Free