Your Place On The River - Chattahoochee Nature Center

Discover how gardening grows not just plants, but connections, resilience, and community. In this episode of Your Place on the River, Melissa Carter is joined by Coles McLaulin to explore the story o…

Melissa Carter and David Manuel share their personal experiences as kidney and liver transplant recipients, discussing the emotional and physical challenges they faced. They explore the importance of…

Melissa Carter talks with John Mulcahy, Board of Trustee member of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, and Matt Hestad, Senior Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, about the importance of …

Melissa Carter speaks with Claire Mills, a wildlife technician at Chattahoochee Nature Center. They discuss the importance of connecting with nature, the fascinating behaviors of vultures, the cycle …

Meryl Rivett shares her journey as a volunteer at Chattahoochee Nature Center, discussing her lifelong love for animals and the importance of education in wildlife conservation. She explains the role…

Melissa Carter and Kathryn Fidati discuss the profound impact of isolation on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and introduces the concept of forest bathing as a therapeutic practice to reco…

In this episode of 'Your Place on the River,' host Melissa Carter speaks with Kathryn Dudeck, the Wildlife Director at Chattahoochee Nature Center, about the importance of understanding wildlife beha…

In this episode of 'Your Place on the River,' host Melissa Carter discusses the intrinsic connection between children and nature with Sam Leaf, the Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator at Chattahooc…

Join host Melissa Carter on this episode of 'Your Place on the River' as she chats with CNC Naturalists Alina Ruiz and Bea Hatcher, a Certified Interpretive Guide. Together, they explore how connecti…

In this episode of 'Your Place on the River,' Larry and Scott chat with Helen Tapp and Rick Hirsekorn from Chattahoochee Nature Center. They discuss the importance of environmental mediation, communi…

Melissa and Meg Krueger explore the impact of the Paralympics on disability awareness and the importance of adaptive equipment and mindset in outdoor activities. They highlight how community efforts …

Join Visitor Engagement Director Farah McIntyre for an inside look at the beloved Butterfly Encounter, explore the wonders of the Nature Exchange with Naturalist Lori Watterson, and get a hands-on sn…

Learn about the Native Americans who thrived on the Chattahoochee River. Then, discover the history of their relationship with the plants found on the river with Cherokee elder Tony Harris.

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Get to know CNC Conservation Horticulturist, Henning von Schmeling, and how he contributes to Chattahoochee Nature Center with his vast knowledge of the wonderful plants and foliage around campus. Di…

CNC Special Events Coordinator, Fabiola Clermont, discusses her exciting journey from Haiti to Chattahoochee Nature Center. Education Programs Supervisor Mark Gialanella talks about birthday parties,…

On this episode of ‘Your Place On The River,’ we’ll meet Volunteer Specialist Patricia Fulton about the importance of volunteers for Chattahoochee Nature Center.  Also, a history lesson about the Cha…

Learn how native plants benefit the Chattahoochee River Watershed with Horticulture Manager Jacqueline McRae, the impact of pollution on the river, the importance of Gopher Tortoises as a keystone sp…

Your Place On The River: Discover the magic behind Camp Kingfisher with CNC's most energetic staff: Camp Co-Directors Debby Head and Laura Viator. Hear real stories from campers and parents and disco…

Your Place On The River: Answer the call of the wild and delve behind the scenes of CNC's Wildlife Department with Wildlife Director Kathryn Dudeck. Then, get to know Celia Steigerwald: volunteer and…

Your Place On The River: Join CNC in this new journey as we delve into the unique programs and opportunities provided by the Education Department with Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, Alic…