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Our Mission: To provide the public with an educational resource to gain knowledge, enjoyment, appreciation, and a sense of stewardship of the natural and historical environment.

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PROGRAMMING AT AUTREY MILL

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Scheduled Programming

Autrey Mill offers a variety of programs with an emphasis on science, nature, and cultural history. Scheduled programming takes many forms including classes for children and adults, home school classes, seasonal activities, tours, hikes, workshops, lectures, exhibits, performances, special events, Scout activities, and summer camps.

On-Demand Programming

In addition to the scheduled programs listed below, we also provide on-demand programs scheduled for your group. These include our school programs, group tours, Scout badge programs, birthday parties, and other programs customized for your group [contact us].

2010 Calendar of Scheduled Programs and Events

January April July October
February May August November
March June September December
January Time Program /Event Ages
15 6-8pm Invitation & Member Preview of Photography Exhibit "Georgia on Paper: a scientist's perspective" All
16 11am-1pm Burry Day Activities 4+
16, 23, 30 11am-1pm Exotic Ectotherms Exhibit All
16 12-4pm Public Opening of Photography Exhibit "Georgia on Paper: a scientist's perspective"
(exhibit open through February 28th)		 All
22, 29 2-6pm Photography Workshop I with Dr. Jason Hyung-gu Kang teens/adults
23, 30 1pm Photography Exhibit Tours led by Dr. Kang All
23, 30 2-6pm Photography Workshop II with Dr. Jason Hyung-gu Kang teens/adults
28 11am-1:30pm HomeSchool Thursdays 6-12
29 7:00pm Family Night Hike All
30 11am-1pm Burry Day Activities 4+
31 11am Meditation benefit for Doctors Without Borders in
Haiti. Led by Sandy Springs Yoga.		 All
February      
2 ,9, 16 ,23 10:30am Preschool Tuesdays 3-5
3, 10 ,17 ,24 10:30am Preschool Wednesdays 3-5
2, 9, 16, 23 1:30pm Heritage Girls 1:30 Tuesdays 6-12
2, 9, 16, 23 4:00pm Heritage Girls 4:00 Tuesdays 6-12
2, 9, 16, 23 4:00pm Messy Science 6-12
6, 13, 20, 27 10:30am Heritage Girls Saturdays 6-12
6, 13, 20, 27 11am-1pm Exotic Ectotherms Exhibit All
6, 13, 20, 27 11am-1pm "Georgia on Paper" Photography Exhibit All
6, 13, 20, 27 1pm Photography Exhibit Tours led by Dr. Kang All
13 12-2pm Valentine Crafts 4+
25 11am-1:30pm HomeSchool Thursdays 6-12
27 10am-2pm Scout Day All
March Time Program / Event Ages
2, 9, 16, 23 10:30am Preschool Tuesdays 3-5
3, 10, 17, 24 10:30am Preschool Wednesdays 3-5
2, 9, 16 ,23 1:30pm Heritage Girls 1:30 Tuesdays 6-12
2, 9, 16, 23 4:00pm Heritage Girls 4:00 Tuesdays 6-12
5, 6, 12, 13 6:30 and 7:50pm "Alice in Wonderland" performed by the Shakespeare Studio All
6, 13, 20, 27 10:30am Heritage Girls Saturdays 6-12
6, 13, 20, 27 11am-1pm Exotic Ectotherms Exhibit All
18 11am-1:30pm HomeSchool Thursdays 6-12
19 6pm Family Night ALL
26 4-5pm Feeding Time ALL
April Time Program / Event Ages
3, 10 10am Guided Nature Hike All
9 4:00pm Feeding Time  
13,20,27 1:30pm Heritage Girls 1:30 Tuesdays 6-12
13,20,27 4:00pm Heritage Girls 4:00 Tuesdays 6-12
14,21,28 10:30am Preschool Wednesdays 3-5
17,24 10:30am Heritage Girls Saturdays 6-12
17,24 10:30am Nature Art 6-12
16 6pm Member Appreciation Night All
17 10-1 New Exhibits Open All
19,20,21,22,23 3:00pm Earth Week - daily activities All
22 11am-1:30pm HomeSchool Thursday 6-12
30 7-9pm Family Reptile Encounter All
May Time Program / Event Ages
1 11:00am Camping 101 All
1,8 10:30am Heritage Girls Saturdays 6-12
1,8 10:30am Nature Art 6-12
4 1:30pm Heritage Girls 1:30 Tuesdays 6-12
4 4:00pm Heritage Girls 4:00 Tuesdays 6-12
5 10:30am Preschool Wednesdays 3-5
13 11am-1:30pm HomeSchool Thursday 6-12
15 11-2 HERITAGE DAY All
15 10am Guided Nature Hike All
21 2-4 End of School Party 5+
June Time Program / Event Ages
3,4,5 7:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream ALL
10,11,12 7:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream ALL
19 11am Fathers Day Hike ALL
7-11 Summer Camp Week 1 4-12
14-18 Summer Camp Week 2 4-12
21-25 Summer Camp Week 3 4-12
28-30 Summer Camp Week 4 4-12
July Time Program / Event Ages
1-2 Summer Camp Week 4 4-12
12-16 Summer Camp Week 5 4-12
19-23 Summer Camp Week 6 4-12
26-30 Summer Camp Week 7 4-12
August Time Program / Event Ages
2-6   Summer Camp Week 8 4-12
9-13   Summer Camp Week 9 4-12
16-20   Summer Camp Week 10 4-12
28 10-2:00 WATER DAY Event All
September Time Program / Event Ages
2, 9, 16, 23 TBD Guest Lectures Adult
14   Start of Session IV classes (9/14-10/9) 3-12
18 11-2 WILD WEEKEND EVENT All
October Time Program / Event Ages
1-9   Session IV Classes  
19   Start of Session V Classes (10/19-11/13) 3-12
7,8,9,14,15,16 TBD Legend of Sleepy Hollow performed by The Shakespeare Studio All
29 11am-2pm PreSchool Halloween Party 3-5
29-30 6-9pm SPOOKY MILL EVENT All
November Time Program / Event Ages
1-13   Session V Classes 3-12
13 11-2 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY EVENT All
20 10-2 SCOUT DAY 5 and up
27 TBD HIKE-A-THON fundraiser for Autrey Mill All
December Time Program/Event Ages
11 11am Holiday Stories 3+
18 3pm Holiday Tea at the Summerour House All