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Visit Autrey Mill

Located on 46 acres of ravine forest and historic past, this nature preserve's two miles of walking trails wind past a scenic creek with rocky shoals, spring seeps, mature trees, wildflowers, native plants, and a variety of animal life.

A Heritage Village has been created with four buildings original to the site and four landmark structures moved from nearby properties. This village and its related exhibit pieces provide an understanding of this area's proud rural heritage from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s.

Replica Native American dwellings are nestled in the woods to remind us of those who walked these forests before us and to teach the lessons of a culture that respected and carefully cared for the environment.

Our Visitor Center houses animal exhibits of turtles, frogs, snakes, and insects and a diorama of native mammals and birds.

Grounds are open every day from 8am to dusk.

The Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm

There is no charge for entrance to the grounds and Visitor Center.

Summer Programs

June
1-5	Reptile Camp and Heritage Camp pre-1800
8-12	Reptile Camp and Heritage Camp pre- 1800
15-19	Bird Camp and Heritage Camp 1800-1900
20	Fathers' Camp-out Day
22-26	Bird Camp and Heritage Camp 1800-1900
July
6-10	Creepy Crawlies Camp & Heritage Camp 1900-1950
13-17	Creepy Crawlies Camp & Heritage Camp 1900-1950
20-24	Water Camp and Heritage Camp 1950-present
27-31	Water Camp and Heritage Camp 1950-present
August
15	WATER DAY Event

Full Calendar of Programs for Jan. - July 2009

New Event in August!

Watch for details about WATER DAY. A variety of water related games, programs, and attractions. August 15th, 11am - 2pm

New Photos

View the photos in our gallery including Fathers Day camp out and Fulton County Arts Council event for artists.

Fathers Day camp out
Fathers and kids roast hot dogs over a campfire June 20th.

9770 Autrey Mill Road Johns Creek, GA 30022	678-366-3511 autreymill@bellsouth.net

SUMMER CAMP

Autrey Mill offers an idyllic setting of rolling woodlands, trails, creek, open grassy area, pavilions and historic buildings - plenty of room to explore and feel the freedom of summer. Our camp programs are designed to take advantage of this great setting to spark kids' imaginations with camp sessions based on environmental sciences (Nature Camps for ages 4-10) and a girl's life in various periods of American history (Heritage Camps for ages 6-11).

Summer is here and some camp sessions are already full, so register now for Autrey Mill's popular Nature and Heritage summer camps!

Summer camp details and online registration.

See photos of summer camp fun.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nature Preserve's President Addresses City Council about Dispute
Presents petition and proposes mediation

Johns Creek, GA - June 29, 2009. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Association (AMNP) president Larry Buckles addressed the Johns Creek City Council at their June 29th meeting and presented a petition urging the City to drop its lawsuit, honor the long-term lease, and move forward in a spirit of cooperation with the Autrey Mill Board. The petition's 356 signatures and 133 insightful comments from the public reflect the community’s appreciation and support for the non-profit AMNP and reveal frustration with the City’s legal action and its move to seize control. The AMNP Board hopes this petition and AMNP's recently filed response to the City's lawsuit will persuade city officials to choose mediation over burdening taxpayers with further litigation.
-Read full press release for details
-Read text of AMNP president's speech before City Council
-View the petition signatures and comments. Add your signature (to view signatures, click on "signatures" at upper right of the petition page)

Read the Q&A about the lawsuit, an extraordinary legal action against a non-profit board of community volunteers.
Separating Fact from Fiction is a response to the misinformation in the City's public relations statement.

Community advocacy can be very powerful. Have your voice heard.