Elachee is a regional environmental education center and recreation destination to unplug, reconnect with nature and learn.
Educating for Today
As the only SACS/AdvancEd-accredited nature center in the Southeastern U.S., Elachee provides a dynamic backdrop for students, adults and families to encounter and learn about the Earth’s magic.
- School Programs and Field Trips
Elachee’s quality STEM-based, PreK-12 environmental education classes parallel Georgia Performance Standards. LEARN MORE - Elachee Nature Preschool
With a discovery-based curriculum and 1:6 teacher/student ratio, students spend 50 percent of their time in daily outdoor exploration. LEARN MORE - Camp Elachee
School break camp adventures get children Pre-K through middle school outdoors to make cherished memories! LEARN MORE - Public Programs
Elachee’s captivating life-long learning opportunities and family-friendly special events highlight the wonders of science and nature. LEARN MORE
Preserving for Tomorrow
For nearly four decades, Elachee and its devoted community partners have worked tirelessly to build a sustainable legacy for future generations to enjoy.
- Trustee in Perpetuity
Elachee is legally responsible for protecting and preserving over 1,900 acres within the Chicopee Woods Area Park. READ MORE - Conservation
Ongoing conservation projects in the Nature Preserve are joint efforts with Elachee volunteers and the community to protect its ecosystem and to promote environmental stewardship. LEARN MORE - Important Designations
Elachee has secured key designations such as the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve’s status as an Audubon Important Bird Area and as part of the national Old-Growth Forest Network. MORE - Sustainability
Elachee relies on earned income and tax-deductible donations, planned gifts, grants and fundraising events to fund operations. (Taxpayer ID# 58-1643768) WAYS TO HELP
Author: millie
Front Desk Manager