Calendar of Events

Animal Encounter

Monday, March 8, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Excellent Experiments: Women of Science

Monday, March 8, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a set of experiments and demonstrations highlighting the contributions of women in science. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Little Lessons

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Our littlest visitors will enjoy a special story time with a Fernbank storyteller. Recommended for ages 1 – 4

Discover Zoology

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Explore the different ways animals survive and thrive as you solve a science mystery. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Animal Encounter

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Nature Walk

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Get a closer look at nature in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest with a Fernbank educator. Weather permitting. Not suitable for strollers. Recommended for ages 8+

Incredible Weather

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Delve into the dynamic world of weather, climate, and atmospheric science with live experiments and demonstrations. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Story Time

Thursday, March 11, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Geology Rocks

Thursday, March 11, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Discover how the rocks of Georgia formed with experiments and mineral specimens. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Ranger Explorations

Friday, March 12, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Friday, March 12, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Fernbank After Dark: Cocktails & Culture - SOLD OUT

Friday, March 12, 2021 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Explore beverages other cultural traditions through a variety of fun activities.

Ranger Explorations

Saturday, March 13, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Wow!

Saturday, March 13, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

See science at its loudest, biggest, and most impressive during live physics and chemistry demonstrations. Recommended for ages 6+

Animal Encounter

Saturday, March 13, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Story Time

Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Dino Talk

Sunday, March 14, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Animal Encounter

Sunday, March 14, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Animal Encounter

Monday, March 15, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Excellent Experiments

Monday, March 15, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Explore the amazing world of chemistry through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Story Time

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Geology Rocks

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Discover how the rocks of Georgia formed with experiments and mineral specimens. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Animal Encounter: Snake Patrick’s Day

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

There are no snakes in Ireland, but we have some at Fernbank Museum! Meet some scaly serpents and learn why some places in the world are snake-free. Recommended for all ages

Nature Walk

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Get a closer look at nature in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest with a Fernbank educator. Weather permitting. Not suitable for strollers. Recommended for ages 8+

Excellent Experiments

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Explore the amazing world of chemistry through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Story Time

Thursday, March 18, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Excellent Experiments: Diesel Edition

Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Celebrate the birthday of Rudolph Diesel with a Fernbank educator and explore the power of combustion as they demonstrate how a diesel engine works. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Ranger Explorations

Friday, March 19, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Friday, March 19, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Little Critters

Saturday, March 20, 2021 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Ring in spring with cute baby animals, seasonal crafts and fun activities.

Animal Encounter

Saturday, March 20, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Wildflower Walk

Sunday, March 21, 2021 9:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Join us for a small group walk to celebrate the beginning of spring in Fernbank Forest.

Ranger Explorations

Sunday, March 21, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Animal Encounter

Sunday, March 21, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Animal Encounter

Monday, March 22, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Excellent Experiments

Monday, March 22, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Explore the amazing world of chemistry through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Story Time

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Cosmic Quest: Asteroid Impact

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Learn about celestial objects like asteroids, comets and more, and how close we came to an asteroid impact only a few decades ago. Recommended for ages 8+

Animal Encounter

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Nature Walk

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Get a closer look at nature in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest with a Fernbank educator. Weather permitting. Not suitable for strollers. Recommended for ages 8+

Geology Rocks

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Discover how the rocks of Georgia formed with experiments and mineral specimens. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Story Time

Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Geology Rocks

Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Discover how the rocks of Georgia formed with experiments and mineral specimens. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Ranger Explorations

Friday, March 26, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Friday, March 26, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Ranger Explorations

Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Wow!

Saturday, March 27, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

See science at its loudest, biggest, and most impressive during live physics and chemistry demonstrations. Recommended for ages 6+

Animal Encounter

Saturday, March 27, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Museum Chills & Science Thrills

Saturday, March 27, 2021 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Get your science on during this new all-ages series! Enjoy after-hours access to all indoor exhibits and WildWoods, themed science activities and demonstrations, and more.

Ranger Explorations

Sunday, March 28, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the great outdoors. (Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather). Recommended for ages 6+

Dino Talk

Sunday, March 28, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and how dinosaurs ruled both in Georgia and around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Animal Encounter

Sunday, March 28, 2021 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Animal Encounter

Monday, March 29, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Excellent Experiments

Monday, March 29, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Explore the amazing world of chemistry through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15

Story Time

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6

Geology Rocks

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

Discover how the rocks of Georgia formed with experiments and mineral specimens. Recommended for ages 8 – 15

Animal Encounter

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages

Nature Walk

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Get a closer look at nature in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest with a Fernbank educator. Weather permitting. Not suitable for strollers. Recommended for ages 8+

Discover Zoology: Manatee Edition

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM

Celebrate Manatee Appreciation Day and learn about the noble sea cow, and the many ways animals survive and thrive. Recommended for ages 8 – 15