US-GA-Fernbank+Forest


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DeKalb County
=Fernbank Forest= Atlanta, GA 30307 [|Fernbank Forest webpage] [|Fernbank Forest map]

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Fernbank Forest
Coordinates: 33.777, -84.322 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Fernbank Forest
Fernbank Forest, purchased and preserved by Fernbank Museum’s founders nearly a century ago, is a 65-acre old-growth hardwood forest located within the museum’s Atlanta campus. It is one of the largest old-growth Piedmont forests in a major metropolitan area of the United States. The forest is home to a diverse ecosystem, a towering canopy--including trees up to 300 years old--and many champion trees. Fernbank Forest provides habitat to a diverse range of birds, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Because many species of protected migratory birds also thrive within the forest, the Audubon Society has recognized it as an Important Birding Area.

“Fernbank Forest is one of the most diverse and pristine woodlands inside the Perimeter. We are lucky to have this local gem so close to the center of the city. Trees Atlanta is excited to partner with Fernbank Museum of Natural History to restore areas of the forest by removing invasive plants like thorny olive and leather leaf mahonia which will allow native plants to grow once again. This work will enable the community to learn from this model forest for generations to come.” —Greg Levine, Co-Executive Director & Chief Program Officer, Trees Atlanta

Fernbank Museum (including all exhibitions, WildWoods, and Fernbank Forest) and the Giant Screen Theater are 10 am to 5 pm every day. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.*

Fernbank Museum general admission, including all exhibitions, WildWoods, and Fernbank Forest. Adult (ages 13-64)	$18 Senior (age 65+)	$17 Child (ages 3-12)	$16 Members	Free

Please follow these guidelines as you explore Fernbank’s 75 acres of new nature adventures!

The natural world is home to stinging insects, poison ivy, and snakes. Please be mindful and stay on the trails to protect yourself and sensitive habitats. Do not wade or swim in creeks, ponds or other water features. Leave the natural environment for everyone to enjoy. Do not collect, remove or handle natural items and living things. Outdoor exhibitions and pathways are open rain or shine but may be closed in the event of dangerous conditions. There are no refunds due to weather conditions. Food and drinks, other than water, are not permitted in Fernbank Forest or WildWoods. There are no restrooms, water or trash facilities in Fernbank Forest. Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum and in WildWoods at the Kendeda Education Pavilion. Fernbank Forest closes at 4:30 pm, and the Museum closes at 5 pm. For those with timed programs, including IMAX® tickets, please be aware that it takes a minimum of 10-15 minutes to walk from the Fernbank Forest gate to the Museum. From [|Fernbank Forest webpage]



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