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Does learning outside actually help kids grow? Research says yes. 🧠🌿 A 2023 review of studies on forest school for kids ages 3–6 found that children in forest school showed greater benefits than kids in indoor classrooms in: 🧠 Cognitive function 🤸 Motor coordination and balance 🌳 Connection to nature 💛 Health and well-being It makes sense. Out here, every log is a balance beam, every creek is a science lab, and every "how do we build this fort?" is a real problem to solve. 🪵🔍 At Dunwoody Nature Center, our 22 acres along Wildcat Creek are the classroom. As proud members of the Forest School Association, we're part of a worldwide community committed to quality Forest School for all. 🌍 🔗 Link in bio to explore our forest school programs

🪲✨ Friday Night Hike: Insects Illuminated 🌙 We'll explore what makes insects such an essential (and fascinating) part of the forest after hours. Get ready to see DNC in a whole new light. Tickets sell fast - buy yours now at the link in bio! #DunwoodyNature #FridayNightHike #NatureAfterDark #DiscoverDunwoody #ThingsToDoInAtlanta

Calling all curious minds and nature nerds! 🌿 Join us on the second Monday of every month as we dive into books that explore the natural world, one page at a time. 📖 September's Pick: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change by Thor Hanson 🦎🌊 Come ready to chat, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow book-loving nature enthusiasts! 📅 Second Monday of each month 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center Grab your copy and join the conversation — all are welcome! 🔗 Link in bio

🦋 The Butterfly Experience is coming to Dunwoody Nature Center! Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6. Walk through hundreds of live butterfly tents, explore hands-on activities for kids, enjoy live music and food, get your face painted, and maybe give a pup their new forever home — all in the middle of a 22-acre nature preserve along Wildcat Creek. This is one of DNC's biggest events of the year, and it sells out fast. 🎟️ Get your tickets now — link in the bio! 📍 Dunwoody Nature Center | Sept 5–6 Thank you to our sponsor, @northsidehosp, for helping make this event possible! 💚 #ButterflyExperience #DunwoodyNatureCenter #NorthsideHospital #thingstodoinatlanta #kidsactivities

🌿🔬 Calling all botanists and ecosystem architects! 🔬🌿⁠ This week we are diving deep into the fascinating mechanics of the water cycle and micro-ecosystems with our Terrarium Building Workshop!⁠ ⁠ This hands-on family program is the perfect way to slow down, get creative, and explore nature from the roots up. You’ll be layering soil, stones, moss, and plants to engineer your very own miniature, living biosphere to take home. Please bring a medium-sized glass jar or bowl with a wide mouth and a lid. This will serve as the structural hull for your new green world!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Additional Information: ⁠ Please bring a medium-sized glass jar or bowl with a wide mouth and a lid. ⁠ Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026⁠ Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm⁠ Cost: $30.00⁠ ⁠ We’d love to see you there 🐝!! RSVP here:⁠ https://dunwoodynature.org/mec-events/terrarium-building-workshop-2026/

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