Science ATL Events

Science is all around us, often hidden in everyday places - where we live, play, and walk. On this guided Discovery Walk in collaboration with DeKalb County Parks, we'll walk through Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek Trail and uncover some of this secret science on a family-friendly route with ten intriguing science stops. Join the author of this Discovery Walk, Ranger Jonah McDonald, for this guided science adventure!

Well behaved dogs are welcome so long as they remain leashed in accordance with local regulations.

Celebrate Earth Day, the Science ATL way! Join Science ATL and the Piedmont Park Conservancy for a special outdoor movie night in honor of Earth Day! We'll be screening Universal Pictures's The Lorax.

This isn’t any outdoor movie, its a Bike-in movie! Take your two-wheel transportation to Piedmont Park’s Dockside, bring a picnic, and sit back and watch the film!
We'll be showing the film on the Dockside lawn in Piedmont Park. Bring your own blanket or chair. Food and drink are not available for purchase, so bring your own picnic. Doors open at 7pm for tree-themed activities for the little ones and the movie begins at 8pm.

Parking and Transportation
Biking? Route your ride to the Piedmont Park Visitor Center
Driving? Park in the Monroe Drive parking deck located at 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta GA 30306. Signage will guide your walk to the event!
For help navigating the Park, see map here

Come with us to explore the Gold Branch Trail on the banks of the Chattahoochee River and the shore of Bull Sluice Lake. We'll traverse the trees and walk through trails of moss, ferns, and native Georgia wildflowers. And we'll keep our eyes open for the animals that call this lake and river area home - heron, geese, ducks, fish, turtles, and deer!

Nature Navigators leads us on adventures into (& out of) the green spaces found in & around Atlanta, while exposing the countless science experiments that nature is constantly running and how humans observe, influence, and are influenced by the natural world.

Consider these hikes as more of a scientific expedition through our local ecosystems. To that end, our entire journey will be a type of observational study and along the way we'll be making frequent stops to appreciate & ask questions about our surroundings.

Be prepared, it's almost time to slip away into the wild & ask nature why it's so weird! Pack water, snacks or a mobile meal, a smile and whatever else is appropriate for the respective adventure. Children are always welcome as long as they are able! Or you can backpack them!! Well behaved dogs are welcome so long as they remain leashed in accordance with local regulations.

What happens when technology and the human mind intertwine? In this special Story Collider show in partnership with InterfaceNeuro at Georgia Tech, we're bringing you an evening of powerful, true stories from individuals whose lives have been shaped by brain-computer interfaces. From groundbreaking scientific advancements to deeply personal transformations, five storytellers will share their journeys of connection, discovery, and resilience. Read about our storytellers and the show here.

Science is all around us, often hidden in everyday places - where we live, where we play, and where we walk. Come explore one of these spaces with our latest Discovery Walk map of the Emory campus. Lucy, our Emory Discovery Docent will lead you on this 2.5 mile route through campus with ten intriguing science stops. Bonus - the walk ends at the Carlos Museum and your map will get you free admission!

Please note that parking in any of the Emory decks is free on weekends. Park at the Oxford Road parking deck, located at 201 Dowman Dr. Exit to the elevator and proceed to the 3rd floor, following signs for "Undergraduate Admissions." Your guide will then meet you in the courtyard behind the building.

Tickets will go on sale on April 30th. Please note this walk is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.