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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Tree Climbing
Tree Top Excursions are about safely having fun, exploring our natural environment and learning about ourselves in the process. Experience Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC), the rope assisted technical tree climbing offered at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Come experience this unique program on Charlie Elliott's featured climbing tree, "Charlie," a Willow Oak topping out around 90 feet! Tree Top Excursions: CARE TTCIntroduction Climbs: These fun climbs take will take place on six Saturdays this year from 1 to 4 pm, unless stated otherwise (refer to program calendar/contact for dates). There are two sessions for this climb: Session 1 begins at 1 pm (please arrive at 12:30 pm) and Session 2 begins at 3 pm (please arrive at 2:30pm). We only accept pre-registered participants, and we recommend that children be at least 8 years old for this adventure. Sorry, but we do not accept groups for this climb. Cost: $15 per person. Contact Jody Rice at (770) 784-3059 or email at jody.rice@dnr.state.ga.us. Group Event Climbs: This exciting climb was established for private gatherings such as birthday parties, church groups, scouting activities, school field trips, or corporate retreats. Our group climbs go hand-in-hand with team building and environmental education, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. A treetop station can be requested for journaling, identifying flora and fauna, scientific collection and observation. A group contact request form required. Cost: $200 for first 10 participants; $20 for each additional person Night Climbs: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center nocturnal climbs will open up a world of discovery in a outdoor living classroom. Experience fluorescent lichen, nocturnal critters, unbelievable stargazing and other night climbing activities. We may even have an appearance by our local nighttime resident, the Barred Owl. Cost: $25 per person ZZZ’s in the Trees: Come join us in the treetop canopy for a tranquil night aloft as you lay in your “treeboat” viewing the stars that glimmer like diamonds in the sky. A treetop bivouac camp will be established in our secluded climbing tree for a unique overnight experience. Climbers should bring their own supper, breakfast and bedding, and we will provide the thrills! Cost: $125 per person Wild Climbs: Wild Climbs are for those who like their fun off the beaten path. Climbers will leave established climbing groves and strike off to the unknown backcountry to access wild trees of the forest or swamp. This allows climbers excellent opportunities to expand their wilderness experience, and gives naturalists access to the arboreal canopy for exploration and research. Cost: $50 per person (additional charges may apply) Special Needs: We do offer treetop canopy assistance to special needs individuals provided prior arrangements have been made and approved. Please call Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center at 770-784-3059 for more information. To Register:
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