Fernbank Forest
Fernbank Museum located in Dekalb County offers all-season nature experiences for all ages, including direct access to Fernbank Forest. A museum ticket is necessary for access to WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. You’ll discover something new each time you visit. You don’t have to drive north to enjoy the fall colors — Fernbank Forest and WildWoods come alive with dramatic yellows and oranges as the leaves change each November. In the winter, the evergreen trees and shrubs are the standouts. Once the temperatures begin to rise, wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer, from trilliums to native rhododendrons.
About This Site
Hours
Amenities
| Amenity | Available |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ✓ |
| Lodging | ✕ |
| Visitor or Nature Center | ✓ |
| Restrooms | ✓ |
| Drinking Fountain or Potable Water | ✓ |
| Trails | ✓ |
| Boardwalk | ✓ |
| Camping | ✕ |
| RV Hookups | ✕ |
| Picnic Area | ✕ |
| Kayaking or Canoeing | ✕ |
While exploring outside at Fernbank, you are surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, which includes wildlife, plants, fungi and more. Look up into the trees as well as all around you. Listen for the hooting of our resident barred owls or the screech of a red-shouldered hawk. You never know where you will find the next fantastic flower or fascinating spider.
Featured Birds
Barred Owl
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Red-headed Woodpecker
WildWoods is the 10-acre woodland area immediately behind the museum and accessible from the museum terrace. In this area, you can explore a variety of nature experiences, including a canopy walk, outdoor exhibits, walking trails, nature play areas and more. The paths and experiences in WildWoods are ADA-accessible.
After passing through WildWoods, you will find Fernbank Forest, a 65-acre old-growth forest. While exploring the forest, you can observe stunning seasonal transformations and native plants and wildlife, including a variety of native birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals! Ticket information is available on their website at https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/
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