The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

NATURE CENTERS

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Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4 and noon-5 p.m. June 5. $15 for the general public, $12 for Chattahooc­hee Nature Center members and free for children younger than 2. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, chattnatur­ecenter.org

Chattahooc­hee Nature Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $15 for adults, $11 for seniors and students, $8 and children 3-12 and free for children under 2. 9135 Willeo Road,

Roswell. 770-992-2055, chattnatur­ecenter.org

Elachee Nature Science Center. 1,440-acre nature center with interactiv­e kids’ museum, 12.23-mile hiking trail. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mondays-fridays and trails, 7 a.m.- sunset. Free. Parking fee for hiking at the Chicopee Woods Conservati­on Area, $5 vehicle and $10 per 15-passenger bus or van. 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesvill­e. 770-535-1976, elachee.org

Dunwoody Nature Center. 22 acres of walking trails, children’s and adult educationa­l programs, events and playground. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322, dunwoodyna­ture.org

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center. 46 acres with three miles of trails, animals as well as classes such as goat walking, rock snake art and cook and crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. 678366-3511, autreymill.org.

Mill Creek Nature Center. Owned by the Georgia Wildlife Federation, this 88-acre track has natural and boardwalk pathways, Little Ivy Creek, and an observatio­n tower. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free. 2355 Mall of Georgia Blvd. Buford. 770-787-7887. gwf.org/millcreek

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