Chattahoochee Nature Center, Nature center and park in Roswell, Georgia, US

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a private, non-profit environmental education facility on 127 acres beside the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia. Its interpretive center, designed by Lord, Aeck & Sargent and opened in June 2009, is LEED-certified and holds exhibits by AldrichPears Associates, a 65-seat high-definition theater, a rooftop terrace garden and a Nature Exchange. Grounds include a greenhouse and nursery for native plants, gardens, and a wildlife clinic.

The center opened its current interpretive center in June 2009, a LEED-certified building designed by Lord, Aeck & Sargent. Its exhibits, created by AldrichPears Associates, present the Chattahoochee River watershed and its protection. The center operates on 127 acres beside the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia.

The center highlights how the Chattahoochee River shapes daily life for people in the region through its exhibits and educational offerings. Local communities have long depended on this waterway for recreation, sustenance, and connection to the natural world.

The property is easy to explore with trails suitable for different fitness levels, ranging from casual walks to longer hiking routes. Wearing comfortable shoes and allowing plenty of time to wander through the grounds will enhance your visit.

The facility runs specialized programs to care for and release injured birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians with official licenses from state and federal authorities. Visitors can sometimes observe aspects of this rehabilitation work happening on the grounds.