The largest natural history museum in the Southeast is growing evening more! Opening Saturday, March 19, Fernbank Natural History Museum presents NatureQuest - a cutting-edge children's wing. Here kids (and parents) can explore Georgia's many ecosystems, playing among familiar creatures and plants.

The newest permanent exhibit in a decade, NatureQuest is a phenomenal combination of tried and true learning techniques which blend seamlessly with cutting-edge technology to create a land of discovery. This new wing features seven zones of innovation interaction spread over nearly 7,000 square feet. Each zone is created as an intricately detailed replica of one Georgia's seven major ecosystems - including swamp, cave and oceanic floor - and offers live animal habitats and hands-on fun beneath every rock and leaf.

Designed for ages 2-10 (but great fun for us grown-ups too,) NatureQuest provides open-ended discovery and helps debunk some common myths of critters found in your own backyard. Can't-miss sections of the exploration stations include a sunken shrimp ship, a secret passage inside a giant red oak tree and the bat cave. From high atop the three-tiered treehouse, kids can enjoy a birds' eye view of the tricking digital creek and experience first hand how creatures help shape our natural world.

Fernbank's NatureQuest - Grand Opening Lawn Party
March 19 & 20
Fernbank's Front Lawn
Admission is included with exhibit ticket

This Saturday and Sunday, come play on the lush lawns of Fernbank! Featuring ephemeral feats from the Georgia Bubbleman as well as Springy tunes from the B98.5 FM Street Team and DJ Willy Wow, this is a great (and oh so affordable) way to spend the weekend in the sun. Oh, and did I forget to the mention the adult-sized inflatable alligator slide?