Georgia Nature Center Tour Guidelines
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Guidelines for Public Tours
READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR TOUR.
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ATTIRE
The tour includes approximately one mile of walking on hiking trails in the woods. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. The trails are easy for most people, though a few of the trails can be slightly muddy after a heavy rain. If there is any chance of rain on the day of your tour, please bring appropriate rain gear and/or an umbrella. Most of the tour is conducted outdoors.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
In the event of an unexpected severe storm, we will monitor weather radar, and if appropriate, direct you back to your vehicle for shelter until the storm passes. If time allows, the tour can continue after the storm has passed. If due to severe weather you are unable to complete at least 75% of your tour, you will be given a coupon good for one-free admission to the center to be used to visit again anytime within six months.
RULES WHILE ON TRAILS
While on trails you must walk single file, you must never wander off marked paths, and you must stay behind any safety fences, railings or flagging. This is important for safety reasons and to avoid disturbing plants and wildlife. For the best chance to see wildlife during a tour, you should speak quietly and keep talking to a minimum while on nature trails. You must also be silent when any of the nature center staff are giving a presentation or discussing something along any of the trails.

Ticks are common during warmer months of the year. For best protection from ticks, we recommend you spray your shoes and socks with a repellent containing DEET before leaving for the center (assuming you are not allergic to it). For even better protection, you can tuck your pants into your socks before spraying them. Since ticks walk up from the ground, this will keep most of them off, and also keeps you from having to spray repellent directly on your skin. Many people don't bother with repellents, we simply mention this here for those who like to go the extra mile to avoid tick bites.

On occasion snakes are found along nature trails, and while most are not poisonous, some poisonous snakes are seen in the area on rare occasions. Do not to touch any snakes you may see, and immediately notify a Nature Center Staff member if a snake is seen so that it can be identified and safely removed from the area.

In case of any type of emergency, please immediately notify a nature center employee wearing a STAFF shirt.
FOOD & SOUVENIRS AT THE NATURE CENTER
Healthy snacks, organic sodas and bottled water are available for sale at the center starting at $1 each. Water from a water cooler is available at no charge. Please bring cash with you if you may wish to purchase snacks or drinks at the center.

Souvenir items such as solar-powered toys and carnivorous plants are also available. If you may want to purchase solar-powered toys or carnivorous plants, please bring cash with you. These items are available at prices ranging from $3 to $25 each.
VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are physically disabled or may be unable to walk the trails for any other reason, please notify us in advance (call 1-800-800-2SUN) so we can make arrangements to accommodate you. We have other activities which can be arranged for visitors with disabilities, and we have an ADA compliant restroom.
TOUR CHECKLIST
Following are items you may wish to bring along:

Bag lunch.
Bottled water or other drinks.
Comfortable shoes for walking on trails.
Rain gear or umbrella if there is chance of rain.
Insect repellent.
Cash for snacks, drinks, or souvenirs.


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