The 8th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest (EDKF) sponsored by Captain Planet Foundation (CPF), Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), Macy’s and Comcast promises to be education and fun rolled into one! Taking place on April 17, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, this event is a unique and exciting hands-on environmental education event where we encourage youngsters to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Through engaging activities and performances, kids are energized with empowering information, allowing them to lead the way in preserving …

The HotoberFest (Oct 3rd, 12-7pm) raises funds that are donated to support the efforts of three local non-profit groups: Trees Atlanta, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Dialogue

Attendees to HOToberFest are all welcome to just relax and enjoy the day. However, they encourage everyone to take some time and stroll the circular “World Market” area that forms the perimeter of the festival site. Along this route, through Atlanta’s Earthcraft home neighborhood, you will find their sustainability affiliates, food & beer vendors and sponsors, as well as our artist market, featuring a wide …

Join the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), and friends to celebrate southwest Atlanta’s incredible urban forest and its native wildlife.  Meet urban forestry professionals and community partners including Trees Atlanta, the US Forest Service, Georgia Forestry Commission, Atlanta Audubon Society, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and others.  The festival will feature educational and entertaining exhibits, presentations, hands-on activities, food, and special giveaways by NWF and its partners.
Festival goers will meet local wildlife, engage in forestry and wildlife games, and make fun crafts. They will learn new forestry and …