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Buzz over to Dunwoody Nature Center at Dunwoody Park for a visit to the park . . . It's FREE!

Telephone: (770) 394-3322.

Office Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm

Park Hours: Sunup to sundown, seven days a week.

Location: On the grounds of Dunwoody Park, 5343 Roberts Drive; Dunwoody, GA 30338

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 88070; Dunwoody, GA 30356

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Volunteer Roles

Flyer Delivery Volunteer - Distribute flyers for special programs and events to area schools and merchants throughout Dunwoody and vicinity.

Gardeners - Help install and maintain various garden sites, including watering, mulching, weeding, etc. Thanks to our volunteer Master Gardeners for their time and talent!

Composters - Keep our compost "growing" by watering, turning, and augmenting the pile. We need lots of compost for our gardens!

HandyPeople - Help with maintenance and improvement of our buildings, displays, and equipment.

Overnight Camping Guide - teach a camping class and spend the night in the park!

Displays - help us develop and create new displays.

Recycling Delivery - transport our recyclables to distribution centers in Dunwoody and at Morgan Falls

Special Event Assistant - Take a lead role in preparing for and staffing one of our special events:

  • Admissions

  • Concessions

  • Parking and Traffic Control

  • Butterfly Festival Boutique

  • Special event discovery and craft stations

  • Cocoa & Candles luminaries: set-up, lighting, and dousing

  • Park After Dark Night Hike leader (Fall and Spring)

Register Today!

Dunwoody Nature Center Needs YOU!

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There are many ways to volunteer with Dunwoody Nature Center! You'll make friends, support outdoor education in our community, and help preserve Dunwoody Park.

As a volunteer, you'll have our full support:

  • training for your chosen role
  • volunteers-only socials
  • our appreciation for your valuable time and priceless talents
  • the satisfaction of preserving our wildlife habitat and educating the public.

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Individual and Family Volunteers

bobbicompostYou'll find plenty to do at Dunwoody Nature Center. There are many volunteer opportuntiies, for just about any skill and age. Check the options to the side.

In addition, each of our special events, from Enchanted Forest (October) and Cocoa & Candles (December) to the Butterfly Festival (June) and Family Animal Encounters (throughout the year) are supported by volunteers.

Call us today at 770-394-3322 or complete our online Volunteer Registration form.


And thank you for supporting YOUR Dunwoody Nature Center!

frogpondCorporate and Civic Volunteers

Where would Dunwoody Nature Center and Dunwoody Park be without our wonderful corporate and civic volunteer groups? Up a tree! Down the creek! Tripping over weeds and vines! Understaffed for special events!

rotaryCall today and we'll match our to-do list with your giving objectives. (Check out what North Atlanta Church of Christ did at DNC! Click here to see the video!

 

Community Service Volunteers

When you need to satisfy school or court required volunteer hours, Dunwoody Nature Center is a great place to work. We accept court-ordered service for minor offenses only.

Are you looking for volunteer work to satisfy a Community Service requirement, for the legal system or for church or school?  Click here for our FAQ’s.

Please complete the volunteer registration form HERE.

 

Hands On Atlanta Service Days

Hands On AtlantaTrail maintenance work sessions in partnership with Hands On Atlanta Volunteers provide much of the labor to keep our park safe and lovely.

Join Hands On Atlanta volunteers the third Saturday of every month, from 9 – 11 am, to groom and mulch trails, install plants, pull weeds, and evict the privet. All you need is long sleeves & jeans, work gloves, and willing hands. Major HOA events are Hands On Atlanta Day, the first Saturday in October, and MLK Day of Service on January 19. Sign up through the HoA website: www.handsonatlanta.org. Thanks to Martha Moore for coordinating this effort!

Upcoming 2010 Work Days: August 21 * September 18 * October 16 * November 20 * December 18

 

STAY CONNECTED!

Are you on our email list? Each week we keep members, donors, and educators informed about upcoming events and programs. If you'd like to receive our emails, contact us at info@dunwoodynature.org and we'll put you "in the loop"!

 

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