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.  

Scheduled Activities*

Georgia Forestry Foundation
Learn about Georgia’s 22 million acres of working forests and the clean air, clean water and over 5,000 products these forests provide for us every day. Don’t forget to pick up your scavenger hunt card. Let the fun begin!

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
Watch professional tree climbers in action and learn how they safely climb trees.  Ask them questions about their jobs and equipment!

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

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.

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

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

Georgia Wildlife Network
Do you know what to do if you find an injured wild animal?  Should you feed it?  How do you find help?  Here’s your chance to learn!

ReForest ATL
Learn about native plants, the importance of habitat biodiversity and ways to implement these ideas at home!

Metro Atlanta Bee Association
Meet local beekeepers to learn what they do and why we need to have bees in order to have food.

 

*Activities are subject to change.

 

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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: