Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation.
Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation.
Founded in 1978 by five Gainesville women, the not-for-profit Elachee Nature Science Center has been instrumental in building environmental literacy for Georgians of all ages.
Elachee seeks to instill an appreciation, understanding and concern for the natural world by fostering an interest in personal commitment to preserving our natural resources and the environment for future generations to enjoy.
Elachee will become a national, model environmental education center of excellence building an environmentally literate society capable of sustaining a healthy world for all living things by:
Sarah Bell
Elachee President/CEO
Trustees Emeritus
Memberships directly support maintenance of the Chicopee Woods Hiking Trails, food and habitats for resident creatures in our Live Animal Exhibits, and upkeep of the Elachee facilities and grounds.
Annual Elachee Membership = $100.00*
Annual Elachee Membership is valid one year from date of purchase for up to two (2) named adults and up to four (4) of their children and/or grandchildren.
EXTRA PERKS
One (1) Annual Parking Pass $50 Value, issued by the Chicopee Woods Area Park Commission
Two (2) Single-Use Guest Passes
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Admission to Elachee Environmental Education Programs and Happenings
Camp Elachee
Admission to Other ANCA affiliated U.S. Nature Centers
FREE REGULAR ADMISSION
Elachee Visitor Center and Exhibits
*The amount of a contribution that is deductible for Federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount paid reduced by the value of any goods and services provided in return by Elachee Nature Science Center a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, TAX ID #58-1643768. Refer to IRS Publication 526 or consult your tax advisor for assistance determining what, if any portion of your payment may be tax deductible.
Donate $500.00 or more to become an Elachee Patron and receive a complementary Annual Membership and corresponding benefits.
What skills, talents and fresh ideas would you like to share? Leadership? Office tasks? To get your hands dirty?
We offer many ways for individuals to volunteer.
For businesses and groups seeking community service opportunities, we have projects that can be done in a day or less.
Email us for a Volunteer Application, elachee@elachee.org.
Animal Room Crew
Returning in August 2022. Get involved! Animal Room Crew Tasks and Expectations
Weekly Trail Crew
Elachee’s dedicated volunteer Trail Crew works August through May maintaining the Chicopee Woods Hiking Trails. Physical jobs may include sawing fallen trees, lopping overgrown areas, painting trail blazes, digging out water bars to prevent erosion, and bridge building and maintenance.
Individuals interested in joining the Trail Crew should be able to regularly hike 1-4 miles per day in varying types of terrain, weather conditions and temperatures.
Seasonal Event Volunteers
Help us as greeters, parking attendants and more!
Do you want to help cultivate next generation Earth stewards? As a teaching naturalist you will lead environmental education programs for children and youth visiting on field trips. Responsibilities include on-site classroom teaching, experiential instruction on trail hikes and outreach programs.
Work Schedule/Pay
Qualifications / Eligibility
Typical Duties / Requirements
For consideration, please submit the following:
Mail Completed Package to:
Elachee Nature Science Center
RE: Naturalist Position
2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504
Email Completed Package to:
Subject Line: Naturalist Position Inquiry
elachee@elachee.org
Elachee Nature Science Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities or sexual orientation.
