Once again, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek is a great choice for Tuesdays. This is a lovely preserve; don't miss seeing it this spring! Try the Preschool Adventures at 11:00 for ages 3-6. The cost is $6. Children will feed ducks, hike through the woods, look for animals and insects, and find a stream. When I took my three-year-old, he was enraptured! The guide/director, Mr. Ben, taught the children how to identify trees by their bark, and my son still hasn't forgotten the hands-on lesson.Children ages 4 and up can take classes every day this week in honor of Earth Day. The classes are drop-in - no registration required - and cost $5. A parent will need to stay with the children. Here is the list of classes:
Monday, April 20th is REPTILE DAY.Learn about earth's scaly creatures. Live animal demonstration and feeding.
Tuesday, April 21st is BIRD DAY.Learn about earth's feathered friends and how they help our planet. Make pinecone bird feeders.
Wednesday, April 22nd is TREE DAY.Learn about earth's natural skyscrapers, the trees. Take a tree hike on our trails.
Thursday, April 23rd is CREEPY CRAWLY DAY.Explore and upturn logs for some of earth's tiniest inhabitants. Live invertebrate encounter.
Friday, April 24th is WATER DAY.Wear water shoes and hike down to our creek for some water fun and exploration. Children may get wet!
Good to know: Autrey Mill is close to 141, so you won't be far from all kinds of restaurants after your visit!
