You know what they say — the early bird catches the worm! Be that early bird and sign up for the Possum Trot 10K today! Use code EARLYBIRD25 by April 14 to save $5 on registration. Snag your spot now and get a head start on the fun! chattnaturecenter.org/special-events…

Did you know? Male opossums are called jacks, females are jills, and their adorable babies are joeys—just like their Aussie cousins! And when they gather? It’s called a passel of opossums. Support a great cause at the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! buff.ly/M2QED51

When tested for their ability to remember where food is, they scored better than rats, rabbits, cats, and dogs... but not as well as humans. They can even navigate a maze faster than rats and cats! Learn more at the Possum Trot 10K! buff.ly/M2QED51

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This summer, prioritize your mental well-being. Time outdoors does wonders for your health, and Sunset Sips offers the perfect chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. buff.ly/ydPzp7e

Georgia is home to over 500 species of bees! With special body structures that let them carry up to 30% of their body weight in pollen, they help plants thrive with every stop they make. Want to learn more? Join CNC for the Butterfly Festival on June 7-8! buff.ly/4TO7JcY

Venom? No Problem. Opossums have a wild superpower: they’re naturally immune—partially or even totally—to the venom of rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and other pit vipers. Join us for the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! Save $5 with code QUICKFEET buff.ly/M2QED51

Some plants, like the cocoa tree, have evolved to attract flies specifically, with low-hanging, mushroom-scented flowers that mimic fungi. Without these visitors, no cocoa pods and no chocolate. Learn more about the amazing world of pollinators: buff.ly/4TO7JcY

Opossums live in forests near water and stay active all year long. When it gets really cold, they cozy up wherever they can: tree hollows, rock crevices, brush piles, and burrows from other animals. Join us for the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! buff.ly/M2QED51

Celebrate pollinators and soak up the fun at CNC’s Butterfly Festival — a weekend full of color, culture, and connection with nature! Experience live butterflies, performances, games, food trucks, a plant sale, and more! buff.ly/4TO7JcY

Sure, they’re not winning any popularity contests, but wasps are important pollinators! Some wasps are specialist pollinators, choosing just a few plant species to visit. In these cases, the plants rely entirely on those wasps to reproduce! buff.ly/4TO7JcY

Opossums are the ultimate garden allies. They feast on snails, slugs, beetles, and even help control rats and cockroaches by competing for food. Love these backyard helpers? Join us for the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! buff.ly/M2QED51

Bats are critical pollinators for more than 530 plant species worldwide — including agave, bananas, and balsa trees! They collect pollen in their fur and spread it as they travel, connecting plant populations far and wide. buff.ly/4TO7JcY

The Virginia Opossum isn’t picky—it’s an omnivore with a wild appetite! They can be seen eating fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, reptiles, small mammals, carrion, and more! Want to dig deeper into opossum life? Join us for the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! buff.ly/IJOhA0P

Bees, bats, butterflies, and even flies all play a vital role in pollination! Plant a garden, protect wild spaces, and skip the chemicals to support these essential creatures. Celebrate pollinators when you join us at the Butterfly Festival on June 7-8! buff.ly/4TO7JcY

An opossum’s tail isn’t just for balance—it’s prehensile, meaning it can grip, wrap, and even carry things, leading many to consider the tail as a fifth appendage, like a hand! Want to learn more? Join us for the Possum Trot 10K on June 21! buff.ly/IJOhA0P

When danger strikes, opossums pull out all the stops: running, growling, belching, urinating, even defecating. But their most famous move? Playing dead. The Possum Trot 10K is next week, June 21! Register using code RUNPOSSUM2025 to save $5. buff.ly/IJOhA0P

Opossums have opposable “thumbs” on their back feet called hallux that give them serious climbing skills. Only primates and opossums have opposable first toes! Race day is TOMORROW! In-person registration is full, but virtual/ghost runner spaces are open. buff.ly/IJOhA0P

The cooler summer evenings are a prime time to spot wildlife on the river! Who knows what you might see on the water? Join CNC’s canoe guides on Beaver Pond for Family Canoe Day on Saturday mornings before it heats up! 🛶 ☀️ Visit our website to register for your next adventure!

Did you know that Monarch butterflies only live for about 2-6 weeks? Except for the last generation, each year, which can live for up to 8 months! 📆 Swing by the Butterfly Encounter to learn more cool facts like these from our Butterfly Interpreters! 🦋 #butterflies #nature

Skip the smoke and crowds this 4th of July—nature has its own sparklers: Beebalm! 🎆🌸 Wonder why it’s called that? A resin derived from this plant can be used to heal and soothe bee stings! Swing by this month to catch the full bloom lineup!