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Laura S. Walker State Park


Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Earth Day at Laura Walker
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come join us and celebrate Earth Day! We will be making two different types of bird feeders and we will take a hike down our Lake Trail. The Satilla Riverkeeper will be present to bring awareness to the importance of keeping our waterways in great condition! We will meet at the Interpretive Center on the day of the event Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Hiking Stick Class
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Butterflies and Roses Craft
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Lights in the Night / Fireflies
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us for a evening of walking through the Fireflies! Our Naturalist will be present to answer questions and to tell you some fun facts about these amazing creatures. Please bring a flashlight. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM. We will meet at the Visitor Center to walk to our viewing area. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, May 1, 2026

Night Hike with Black Lights
Friday, May 1, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring a flashlight to check out all of the night critters! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Butterflies and Roses Craft
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Saturday, May 2, 2026 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Coffee and Community
Thursday, May 7, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Coffee, cocoa and conversation! Let's take it slow and enjoy the stroll. This will be an easy walk and talk perfect for all ages and paces! We will meet at the Interpretive Center to start our morning out right! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Hiking Stick Class
Saturday, May 9, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Mother's Day Crafts
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to show our Mother's how much we love them! There are several crafts and plenty of colors to choose from. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Bark in the Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Bring your dogs and join our Naturalist on a hike down our Lake Trail. This is about a 1 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. All dogs must remain on a leash. Lets celebrate our four legged friends and the joy they bring to our lives! We will meet at the Dog Park. We look forward to seeing you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Crafts at the Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Gopher Tortoise Hike
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on our Big Creek Trail and enter the fascinating habitat of our gopher tortoise! This hike is to bring awareness to all the efforts to protect this amazing reptile! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

Night Hike with Black Lights
Friday, May 22, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring a flashlight to check out all of the night critters! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Macro Madness
Saturday, May 23, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Let's bug out with a program dedicated to the macroinvertebrates that call our lake their home! Our Naturalist will be present to talk about different species, why they're important and closely examine critters in person! We will meet at the Interpretive Center for the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunset Paddle
Saturday, May 23, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake!. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. Space is limited! We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. We hope to see you there! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, May 24, 2026 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Hiking Stick Class
Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gopher Tortoise Hike
Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on our Big Creek Trail and enter the fascinating habitat of our gopher tortoise! This hike is to bring awareness to all the efforts to protect this amazing reptile! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Crafts at the Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Morning Kayak Paddle
Sunday, May 31, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our Park's blackwater lake! Let's see how many of the native plants and animals we can spot. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. All minors ages 3-11 must share a kayak with an adult. $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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