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Elachee is the first and only Cognia-accredited Nature Center in the southeastern United States.
Elachee is the first and only Cognia-accredited Nature Center in the southeastern United States.
Elachee is a trusted partner offering supplemental instruction that supports educators’ work in the classroom.
STEAM-based environmental experiences enable students to interact with the natural world, while supporting social-emotional learning and the needs of the whole child.
Elachee reinforces GSE expectations with curricula to address life, earth and physical science, lake ecology and English language arts.
A visit to Elachee gets children outdoors to explore and learn about the plants, animals and natural systems of the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
Most field trips to Elachee combine a classroom presentation with an interpretive hike in the Chicopee Woods, or other complementary outdoor activities.
Cognitive Benefits, Student Engagement and STEAM Career Interest
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Interdisciplinary
Aquatic Studies
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Aquatic Studies
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Aquatic Studies
Life Science
For the health of our community and to protect those most vulnerable in our lives, Elachee recommends that all visitors follow CDC guidance with regard to wearing masks.
If your group has additional COVID-19 requirements, please discuss with the registrar at the time of booking.
Climb aboard the Lake Lanier Aquatic Learning Center (LLALC) floating classroom, Chota Princess II. Elachee instructors will guide students in a hands-on exploration of the history, ecology and challenges facing Lake Sidney Lanier. On shore, Elachee instructors engage students in related watershed activities.
Home school students in PreK to 5th Grade may participate in a fee-based classroom lesson and guided hike with an Elachee teaching naturalist.
Visit the Elachee calendar for scheduled programming and any registration requirements.
Invite Elachee’s travel-tested instructors to bring exciting environmental education programming to you* if a field trip to Elachee is not possible.
Transform your media center, gymnasium, classroom or an outdoor classroom with one of Elachee’s popular outreach programs.
*Elachee is unable to schedule outreach programs in locations that require more than 1 hour in travel or exceed 60 miles from our campus.
Each Saturday, Elachee hosts public education programs that reinforce our monthly thematic environmental focuses.
Community Partnerships Support Seasonal Events at Elachee