Sandy Creek Nature Center

Sandy Creek Nature Center Visit 225 acres of woods and wetlands. Hike our trails. Discover live native animals and nature exhibits at the Education & Visitor Center.
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Enjoy both outdoor and indoor natural experiences for all ages. Sandy Creek Nature Center is a regional leader in environmental education. Walk-in visitors can enjoy our trails and natural history exhibits. Masks are required in indoor spaces for visitors 4 and older. Programs are available for families, school groups, scout troops, homeschoolers, and others. Public programming is offered for a va

riety of ages and on a wide range of topics. We also operate a 7-week American Camp Association- accredited day camp each summer. In 2012, Sandy Creek Nature Center completed a major expansion funded by SPLOST and community partnership dollars. Over 4,000 square feet were added to the Education & Visitor Center, including new exhibits and a planetarium.

Trail Guide Training is coming up next week! If you love to hike and share about nature, this is a great volunteer oppor...
08/26/2026

Trail Guide Training is coming up next week! If you love to hike and share about nature, this is a great volunteer opportunity for you. Trail Guides are needed to lead hikes for school children when they come to the nature center for a field trip. Attend one morning of training followed by a couple of days of observation. Background checks will be completed before leading your own group.

Register on GivePulse https://community.givepulse.com/event/905452

The staff with Middle Oconee Parks has a special butterfly walk scheduled."Join retired UGA Ecology Professor Jim Porter...
08/26/2026

The staff with Middle Oconee Parks has a special butterfly walk scheduled.

"Join retired UGA Ecology Professor Jim Porter on a butterfly walk in Tallassee Forest hosted by Oconee River Land Trust. We’ll start by taking a look at Professor Porter’s impressive butterfly collection and then head into the woods, walking towards the Middle Oconee River as we look for butterflies. Along the way we will gain an understanding of how conservation efforts in Tallassee Forest is helping protect biodiversity on this property."

https://accgovga.myrec.com/
Register with the above link.

It just takes one person, one idea, or just a good thought to make a difference. Go out and enjoy nature today! Spend ...
08/25/2026

It just takes one person, one idea, or just a good thought to make a difference. Go out and enjoy nature today! Spend time with the trees, bask in the sunlight, listen to the birds, and just treat nature with kindness.

“Well, my hope for the environment, for all things living, and all things good, just nature in general, [is] that we should pay more attention to how we’re treating our mountains, how we’re treating our world, how we’re just treating everything,” Dolly Parton

✨Throwback Thursday✨Throwing it back over 30 years for these photos! Volunteers have been a huge part of SCNC since the ...
08/20/2026

✨Throwback Thursday✨

Throwing it back over 30 years for these photos! Volunteers have been a huge part of SCNC since the very beginning!

We are hiring for a full time Program Specialist/Naturalist position at the nature center. Qualified applicants should h...
08/12/2026

We are hiring for a full time Program Specialist/Naturalist position at the nature center. Qualified applicants should have several years of experience in an environmental educational setting. See the job description for specifics about the requirement. Go to the accgov.com/jobs to apply.

Are you looking to gain experience as an educator at Sandy Creek Nature Center? Check out the job description and hours!...
08/04/2026

Are you looking to gain experience as an educator at Sandy Creek Nature Center? Check out the job description and hours! 20 hours a week, paid position.

📚 School is back in session, and there's no better time to make new friends! 🌿Join us for our FREE Friends Open House an...
08/04/2026

📚 School is back in session, and there's no better time to make new friends! 🌿

Join us for our FREE Friends Open House and discover all the exciting ways you can connect with our nature center community!

✨ Learn about Friends memberships
🎁 Enter fun giveaways
🚂 See Maurice Snook's amazing train display
🍧 Treat yourself to delicious Kona Ice

Whether you're a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, we'd love to see you!

Saturday, August 8
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your family, bring a friend, and come enjoy a fun morning with us. We can't wait to welcome you!

Summer is a great time to hike our trails and spot wildlife, including copperhead snakes! These animals enjoy the natura...
07/30/2026

Summer is a great time to hike our trails and spot wildlife, including copperhead snakes! These animals enjoy the natural side of SCNC and call it home.

Please watch your step and keep a safe distance from all wild animals. Enjoy your hike!

Address

205 Old Commerce Road
Athens, GA
30607

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17066133615

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