Rome-Floyd ECO Center

Rome-Floyd ECO Center A natural resource education center that strives to inspire children and adults to learn about the ecology of Northwest Georgia.

Over 30 live animal exhibits plus informational displays.

Next week kicks off National Pollinator Month, and we hope you will join us for one (or all!) of our pollinator-themed e...
05/28/2026

Next week kicks off National Pollinator Month, and we hope you will join us for one (or all!) of our pollinator-themed events!

First up, Peter Helfrich will present, "Beeyond Honey Bees: Meet Your Native Bees" to share fun facts and the importance of native bees as pollinators. Learn about the shiny ones, the ones with cute & fuzzy butts, the ones that like to bore holes into your deck 🫣, and even the teeniest of tiniest ones. Free to attend and no need to register, so see you June 4 at 6:00pm!

June 23 is a sip 'n paint style event with ! She will guide you step-by-step to paint your own canvas of a pollinator...example coming soon. It'll be a relaxed and fun evening, so grab your galpals, significant other, your mama's neighbor's kid's best friend's 4th grade teacher, or come by yourself and make friends with us! More info and link to register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5t40Ad8cxAT-V_6qu3BnKeTRbB58MgNNIQoKVirsZljbASQ/viewform?usp=header

We will wrap up the pollinator festivities with Buzz-A-Palooza on Saturday, June 27. The event is free and will include different activities that all ages (yes, even adults) will enjoy! No registration needed, just drop-in anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

No plans for Saturday? No problem! The ECO Center will be open for visitors, 10:00am-2:00pm!
05/27/2026

No plans for Saturday? No problem! The ECO Center will be open for visitors, 10:00am-2:00pm!

Join Bird Nirds THIS Thursday, May 28 at 4:00pm for a program on parrots! Although not native to our area, they are some...
05/26/2026

Join Bird Nirds THIS Thursday, May 28 at 4:00pm for a program on parrots! Although not native to our area, they are some of the most unique birds on our planet. See you there!

The Rome-Floyd ECO Center is closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We pause and mourn with all who have l...
05/25/2026

The Rome-Floyd ECO Center is closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We pause and mourn with all who have lost family and friends who gave their lives while serving in the military.

Where Are They Now?? A nod to our past student-volunteers of the ECO Center.A Rome native, our very own Sophia Swann vol...
05/21/2026

Where Are They Now??
A nod to our past student-volunteers of the ECO Center.

A Rome native, our very own Sophia Swann volunteered with us from 2020-2024 both at the high school and collegiate levels. "I began volunteering through KRFB in the summer of 2020 while I was a student at Model High School. Then, when I got to Berry, I was granted the Ted Touchstone endorsement, which allowed me to intern with KRFB and the Eco Center as a work study program." She majored in environmental science and secondary education and graduated from Berry in December 2024 then had an amazing internship opportunity! "In the spring of 2025, I completed an animal care internship at the Chattanooga Zoo. I worked in the Asia and Hoofstock sections, which included red pandas, snow leopards, white-cheeked gibbons, giraffe, and warthogs! I was able to participate in daily husbandry, conduct keeper chats, and complete an enrichment project for the gibbons."

Sophia now lives in Ludowici, GA and teaches high school environmental science and physical science and is proud to share her passion of conservation with the next generations. If you have ever met Sophia, you know that her beautiful smile and sweet, gentle spirit immediately stand out! We know that these qualities and so many more are what make her a wonderful teacher that her students love.

Next up for Sophia...she's getting married to her high school sweetheart in June!! Congrats Sophia, on so many levels!!

June is National Pollinator Month, and we are celebrating with a Pollinator Paint-Along! Renee with will guide you thro...
05/18/2026

June is National Pollinator Month, and we are celebrating with a Pollinator Paint-Along! Renee with will guide you through the process of painting your own canvas, breaking it down into manageable steps. At the end of the night, you will have your own canvas to take home!

For more details and/or to sign-up, scan the QR code or visit the link below. Spaces are limited, so sign-up early!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5t40Ad8cxAT-V_6qu3BnKeTRbB58MgNNIQoKVirsZljbASQ/viewform?usp=header

Set a reminder and bring your family and friends to the ECO Center on our open Saturday this month, May 30! It is free t...
05/15/2026

Set a reminder and bring your family and friends to the ECO Center on our open Saturday this month, May 30! It is free to check out the exhibits, and staff will be onsite to help answer questions!

Where Are They Now?? A nod to our past student-volunteers of the ECO Center.Meet Devin Saunders, one of our earliest stu...
05/14/2026

Where Are They Now??
A nod to our past student-volunteers of the ECO Center.

Meet Devin Saunders, one of our earliest student volunteers who brought so much character, joy, and excellence to the ECO Center. He JUST graduated from UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, so now we can call him DR. Devin Saunders! He spent time at the ECO Center as part of the Berry College Bonner Scholars program from 2018-2022. At Berry, he majored in animal science with a minor in chemistry, and now he has earned the title of DVM from UGA. Can we say superstar?!

Devin is enjoying a brief, but much deserved, vacation right now and soon starts a yearlong rotating internship in small animal medicine, emergency, and surgery at an animal hospital in Washington DC. He has a goal of specializing via different residencies to one day become a veterinary neurologist. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Devin and all that he has and is yet to accomplish. We know there are some lucky animals and owners out there that will get to have him as their vet!

We have a fun and different Bird Nird program coming up in May! Just show up and join fellow birders of all ages and sta...
05/13/2026

We have a fun and different Bird Nird program coming up in May! Just show up and join fellow birders of all ages and stages in learning about our feathered friends!

When you and your bestie are up to no good…
05/08/2026

When you and your bestie are up to no good…

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Ridge Ferry Park--393 Riverside Pkwy
Rome, GA
30161

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm

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