Check Out these May Happenings with Science ATL

Science ATL — the group behind the Atlanta Science Festival — has some great science events happening in Atlanta this month!

Looking for some fun events in the ATL for the science-loving person in your life? Science ATL has just the thing!

Nature Navigators: Sweetwater Creek
May 17, 2025, 10am-Noon

Explore Atlanta’s nature scene with Science ATL! Nature Navigators walks deepen attendees connection to the natural world, all in Atlanta’s backyard.

May’s walk will take place at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Meet their Nature Navigators Lead, Lance, outside the Interpretive Center, marked on the trail map. This hiking series leads you on adventures into (and out of) the green spaces found in & around Atlanta, while exposing the countless science experiments that nature is constantly running and how humans observe, influence, and are influenced by the natural world.

Consider these hikes as more of a scientific expedition through our local ecosystems. To that end, the entire journey will be a type of observational study and along the way we’ll be making frequent stops to appreciate & ask questions about our surroundings.

Pack water, snacks or a mobile meal, a smile and whatever else is appropriate for the respective adventure. Children are always welcome as long as they are able. Well behaved dogs are welcome so long as they remain leashed in accordance with local regulations.

This event is FREE with advance registration.

Discovery Walks: Emory University
May 31, 2025, 10:30am – Noon

Science is all around us, often hidden in everyday places – where we live, where we play, and where we walk. Come explore one of these spaces with their latest Discovery Walk map of the Emory campus. Lucy, their Emory Discovery Docent will lead you on this 2.5-mile route through campus with 10 intriguing science stops. Bonus – the walk ends at the Carlos Museum and your map will get you free admission!

Please note that parking in any of the Emory decks is free on weekends. Park at the Oxford Road parking deck, located at 201 Dowman Dr. Exit to the elevator and proceed to the 3rd floor, following signs for “Undergraduate Admissions.” Your guide will then meet you in the courtyard behind the building.

This event is also FREE with advance registration.