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Elachee Nature Science Center

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Elachee Nature Science Center is one of the premier environmental education centers in Georgia serving over 35,000 students from more than 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year.

Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, Elachee is celebrating more than 30 years of building environmental literacy for Georgians through quality educational experiences, museum exhibitions, special programs, and resources for schools and the general public. Elachee's curriculum is designed to develop a healthy ecological consciousness and includes preschool. elementary, and secondary education programs parallelling the Georgia Performance Standards. Other offerings include teacher education, summer day camp, special public programs, scout and home school programs, children's birthday parties, and facility rentals.

Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve serves as an invaluable outdoor classroom and is being preserved in a wilderness state. Elachee serves as the trustee for the Preserve in concert with the Chicopee Woods Park Commission.

Elachee is a private not-for-profit institution supported by program fees, memberships, fundraising events, museum admissions, and donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals like you.

Hours of Operation

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mon: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tues: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wed: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thurs: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fri: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sat: Closed Sun:
Additional Info: Hours posted above are for the Museum and Gift Shop through March 1st. Hiking trails are open from 8am until dusk.
Fees

Adults
$3.00
Children
$2.00
Under age 2
FREE
Members
FREE
Hiking Trails are open from 8am to dusk, and admission is FREE. Dogs must be leashed, not permitted Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm.
Parking Fee
FREE

  • Best time to Go -Any time is great time to escape to the Chicopee Woods! There is always something to learn or see.

2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504

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