You interact with forests every single day, whether you realize it or not! Climb into the world of working forests during Forestry Day, where you’ll explore the relationship between humans and forests through demonstrations and hands-on activities.  

Presented in partnership with the Georgia Forestry Foundation.  

*Activities Include:

Smokey Bear 

Meet and take pictures with Smokey Bear as he makes pop-up appearances throughout the day.  

Georgia Forestry Commission Fire Team 

Get up close with real wildfire fighting equipment and even meet wildfire fighters from the Georgia Forestry Commission.  

Tree Climbing Demonstration with Gill Tree Care | WildWoods | 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Watch professional tree climbers in action and learn how they safely climb trees. 

Warnell Drone Lab

Did you know that we use drones in forestry? Come see our drones in action. Presented by the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.  

International Society of Arboriculture 

Meet The International Society of Arboriculture, which works with tree professionals, homeowners and everyone in between to promote the economic, environmental, and societal benefits and values of trees and their care.   

Georgia Arborist Association

Meet local arborists and learn how to tie a bowline knot – one of the most important knots in the tree care industry. 

Nature Walks with EcoLogic | Meet at the Petal Pod, WildWoods | 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 

EcoLogic is a habitat rehabilitation company that uses nature-based solutions to restore local biodiversity. Join them for a guided walk in WildWoods and get the chance to view the native habitat and explore forest artifacts.  

Gopher Tortoise Encounter with the Chattahoochee Nature Center | 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. 

See a live gopher tortoise and learn more from a Chattahoochee Nature Center naturalist about the forest habitat it depends on.   

Birds Georgia | Petal Pod, WildWoods

Visit Birds Georgia to learn some basic bird identification as well as all the ways we can help our native birds every day. 

Georgia Wildlife Network

Do you know what do if you find an injured animal? Should you feed it? How do you find help? Here'e your chance to learn! 

Georgia Native Plant Society

Chat with members of the Georgia Native Plant Society to learn about native plants and the importance of habitat biodiversity. 

Project Learning Tree

See how trees and forests are windows to the world through Project Learning Tree’s activities for all ages! 

Wild Nest Bird Rehab

Meet Wild Nest Bird Rehab to learn what to do if you have in injured bird and the importance of talking to certified rehabbers. 

*All activities subject to change without notice. 

 

Forestry Day is sponsored by       and 

 

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PARKING

Parking is limited at Fernbank and may not be available. Please be prepared to park offsite and walk or use ride share. Please see the map below for directions to an additional parking option: