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A digital presentation on the founding of FDR's March of Dimes and the conquest of polio. What began with a birthday party in Warm Springs led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the end of polio. $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Ask the Naturalist about the location, history, or wildlife at Etowah $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Join us at the picnic shelter across from the campground for some hot cocoa and lots of fun yard games including corn hole, ladder golf, yardzee, ring toss, yard jenga, giant checkers and more. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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We will be showing a movie outside under the stars at picnic shelter #1. This is a family-friendly event. Bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Hints about what movie will be playing will be posted on the park's Facebook page closer to the date. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Meet and greet the animals who make coastal Georgia their home in this exciting and informative live animal presentation. Learn about their behaviors, why they look and live the way they do and gain a better understanding of why they are so important to our world. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Take a guided tour with our Naturalist, tours location/length may vary with inclement weather. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Team up to find groundhog answers.. Hunt with your phone. Not a timed event.Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners notified by phone at 4:00 PM to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Ask questions and swap stories with park rangers over a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast treat. Samples of a tasty snack, coffee, and hot tea will be served while supplies last. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hardman Farm reopens for the season. Join us for a guided tour on the hour, with the first one at 10:00 a.m., and the last going out at 3:00 p.m. Adults: $12, Seniors: $10 , Youth: $7, Children under 6: free. Plus tax. 706-878-1077.
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This 1st annual Bazaar presented by Friends of Laura Walker State Park will be hosting food trucks that are sure to get your taste buds tingling whether you're in the mood for tacos, seafood, Bar-B-Que or baked goods. Vendor booths will be set up with items for purchase such as honey, jellies, wood crafts, fishing lures, soaps and so much more. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come listen to harrowing tales of thievery, attempted prison escapes, mad hatters, assassinations, and more in this half hour historically accurate program. Tour the museum and then sit down and enjoy the enthralling stories from a civil war period soldier or soldier's wife. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for a program on some of the most notorious animals living in Georgia! We have 6 venomous snakes located in our state and this is a great way to learn about each of them. We will also have a couple of non-venomous snakes for visitors to touch!
The cost of the program is $3 per person, ages 3 and under are free. Meet at the Nature Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Learn more about Smithgall Woods on a tour of the Visitor Center and a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Take a guided tour with our Naturalist, tours location/length may vary with inclement weather. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Enjoy a lovely Sunday afternoon exploring the forest surrounding the Bird Berry trail. During this guided hike, we will discuss local wildlife and various plants native to this region while listening for bird calls, looking for signs of wildlife, and practicing our winter tree ID. This is an easy 0.5-mile paved trail. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Pack your favorite movie snacks and join us for this month’s Friday night movie. The title of this PG movie is being kept a secret, but curious movie enthusiasts can take a guess at the feature’s title through the hints posted on Facebook or call the park office. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us at the picnic shelter across from the campground for some hot cocoa and lots of fun yard games including corn hole, ladder golf, yardzee, ring toss, yard jenga, giant checkers and more. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Meet and greet the animals who make coastal Georgia their home in this exciting and informative live animal presentation. Learn about their behaviors, why they look and live the way they do and gain a better understanding of why they are so important to our world. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Team up to find sweetheart answers. Hunt with your phone. Not a timed event. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners notified by phone at 4:00 PM to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your camera and take a look around Florence Marina for
for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture
with each item on our list and bring your completed list
and pictures to the Kirbo Interpretive Center by 4:00 to
claim your prize. Stop by the Kirbo Interpretive Center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list! $5 parking. 229-848-4244.
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Bring your sweetheart to our one-of-a-kind Valentine's date not to be forgotten! Enjoy a candlelit meal in a beautiful, historic setting with period music and dancing. Take part in a fireside chat with our historical interpreters. Space is limited. registration opens January 8th. Price is per person. $50. 912-727-2339.
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Come warm up as you enjoy a family-friendly book read by one of our Park Rangers. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Enjoy timeless indoor crafts in this hour long program. Each week we teach a new skill such as fiber spinning, natural dyes, knitting, or quilting and learn about it's historical significance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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This FREE class will be taking place at our Nature Center. There will be a short video and then a K-9 demonstration with Keegan and a question and answer session with one of our Search and Rescue members. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Meet at the Nature center behind the park office to create the perfect gift just in time for Valentines day. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come out to the A.H. Stephens State Historic Site and enjoy a free tour of the site. On the tour you will learn about some of the weapons used during the American Civil War, the life and times of Alexander H. Stephens and his role in the creation of our state park. $0. 706-456-2602.
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Take a guided tour with our Naturalist, tours location/length may vary with inclement weather. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Admission is FREE on Super Museum Sunday! Musket demonstrations will be offered throughout the day from 10am to 4pm. Check out Georgia History Festival's website here: georgiahistoryfestival.org/2020-super-museum-sunday 912-437-4770.
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Courtesy of the Georgia Historical Society, we are offering free admission. Come for a self-guided tour anytime or take part in our guided tour at 2 p.m. 912-727-2339.
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Improve your archery skills in this class that focuses on accuracy and shooting farther distances. Students must attend three basic archery classes before attending this program. Meet at Alexander Lake pavilion. Participants must call Nature Center to register no later than the day before the class is scheduled AND pay in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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FREE admission for this Super Museum Sunday special event. Enjoy guided hikes at 1 pm and 2 pm. There will also be local Civil War relic displays, artifact identification, a special program by author Brad Butkovich on soldier's stories, and black powder firing demonstrations. 770-443-7850.
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To celebrate Georgia’s diverse and fascinating history, the State Parks and Historic Sites Division of the Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to the Little White House on Sunday, February 9. 706-655-5870.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Take a tour of our Museum with the Naturalist and learn about the artifacts. $4-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Single this Valentine's Day? Why not spend it doing something new? While we can't promise you'll find a new love you may just find something new that you love doing. Join us for this indoors intro to archery. Who knows you could end up becoming your own cupid. Ages 18 and up. All equipment provided. Must register in advance. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Meet and greet the animals who make coastal Georgia their home in this exciting and informative live animal presentation. Learn about their behaviors, why they look and live the way they do and gain a better understanding of why they are so important to our world. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Team up to find sweetheart answers. Hunt with your phone. Not a timed event. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners notified by phone at 4:00 PM to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your camera and take a look around Florence Marina for
for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture
with each item on our list and bring your completed list
and pictures to the Kirbo Interpretive Center by 4:00 to
claim your prize. Stop by the Kirbo Interpretive Center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list! $5 parking. 229-848-4244.
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Join our interpretive ranger
to learn about the trees and plants at Florence Marina!
We will have learning stations set up in the Kirbo
Interpretive Center from 1pm-4pm.
This event is free to all guests with a $5 Parking Pass.
Meet at the Kirbo Interpretive Center at Florence Marina State Park. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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The fort's plantation house will be open and ready to be explored. An interpretive ranger portraying a Civil War soldier will entertain topics of conversation ranging from fort history to candle making. This program is included with fort admission. 912-727-2339.
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Come visit the Museum and see live firing demonstrations of a musket by a civil war soldier. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join our interpretive
ranger to learn about the history of the park and how
Jimmy Carter made Providence Canyon what it is today.
Free to all guests with a $5 parking pass, these
drop-in learning stations will be in the classroom inside Providence Canyon’s visitor center from 8am-10am. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Take a guided tour with our Naturalist, tours location/length may vary with inclement weather. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Meet and greet the animals who make coastal Georgia their home in this exciting and informative live animal presentation. Learn about their behaviors, why they look and live the way they do and gain a better understanding of why they are so important to our world. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come out to the Nature Center to meet and learn about some of our terrific turtles while you make a “stained glass” turtle to put on your window at home. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Team up to find sweetheart answers. Hunt with your phone. Not a timed event. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners notified by phone at 4:00 PM to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your camera and take a look around Florence Marina for
for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture
with each item on our list and bring your completed list
and pictures to the Kirbo Interpretive Center by 4:00 to
claim your prize. Stop by the Kirbo Interpretive Center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list! $5 parking. 229-848-4244.
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Join our interpretive ranger to
learn about the wildlife at Florence Marina State Park.
We will also be doing a wildlife craft to take home. Meet at Kirbo Interpretive Center $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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The fort's plantation house will be open and ready to be explored. An interpretive ranger portraying a Civil War soldier will entertain topics of conversation ranging from fort history to candle making. This program is included with fort admission. 912-727-2339.
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Come to the Interpretive Center for this free session with a former animal control officer who will teach participants all about rabies. Learn which animals can carry rabies, how to detect signs of infection and preventative measures to protect yourself and loved ones. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come warm up as you enjoy a family-friendly book read by one of our Park Rangers. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Enjoy timeless indoor crafts in this hour long program. Each week we teach a new skill such as fiber spinning, natural dyes, knitting, or quilting and learn about it's historical significance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Learn how to attract birds to your backyard and make a craft . Come to the nature center behind the park office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Take a guided tour with our Naturalist, tours location/length may vary with inclement weather. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Stop by the parks heritage farm and learn the basics of making hand dipped candles. The park staff will be demonstrating how to make hand dipped and molded beeswax and tallow candles. Try your hand at making your own set for a small fee. Demonstration free. "Class" $3 per person $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Grab some paper, sketching material and a nice view and enjoy the beautiful scenery at Etowah. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Take a tour of our Museum with the Naturalist and learn about the artifacts. $4-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Join us at the picnic shelter across from the campground for some hot cocoa and lots of fun yard games including corn hole, ladder golf, yardzee, ring toss, yard jenga, giant checkers and more. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Meet and greet the animals who make coastal Georgia their home in this exciting and informative live animal presentation. Learn about their behaviors, why they look and live the way they do and gain a better understanding of why they are so important to our world. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Team up to find sweetheart answers. Hunt with your phone. Not a timed event. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners notified by phone at 4:00 PM to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your camera and take a look around Florence Marina for
for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture
with each item on our list and bring your completed list
and pictures to the Kirbo Interpretive Center by 4:00 to
claim your prize. Stop by the Kirbo Interpretive Center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list! $5 parking. 229-848-4244.
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Gather at Group Shelter 1 for an introduction to the lady for whom Laura S. Walker State Park was named and some history about the park as well. You may be surprised by some of the unique facts regarding our beautiful park. Registration deadline is February 29th at 4:00 PM. Call Park Office to Register. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come listen to harrowing tales of thievery, attempted prison escapes, mad hatters, assassinations, and more in this half hour historically accurate program. Tour the museum and then sit down and enjoy the enthralling stories from a civil war period soldier or soldier's wife. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Leap day is here and in honor of it we will be offering an educational program on all the different animals that leap to get around!
Meet at the nature center. The cost to attend this event is $2 per person. Ages 3 and under are free.
A parking pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join our interpretive ranger
to learn about erosion and how we can help protect
the canyons from further damage.
Meet in Providence Canyon’s Visitor Center classroom. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Meet at the campground pavilion and learn how to cook a new breakfast campfire recipe.
Ingredients will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Join us as we talk about all of the "big" predators found at Mistletoe State Park. We will be showing mounts, skulls, furs and more!
The cost is $2 per person, ages 3 and under are free.
Meet at the nature center next to the park office. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Learn more about Smithgall Woods on a tour of the Visitor Center and a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Living history demonstrations such as musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, 18th century cooking and music will take place among Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Friday is Student Day and a battle reenactment will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. $4.50 - $7.50 912-437-4770.
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Living history demonstrations such as musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, 18th century cooking and music will take place among Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Friday is Student Day and a battle reenactment will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. $4.50 - $7.50 912-437-4770.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This FREE class will be taking place at our Nature Center. There will be a short video and then a K-9 demonstration with Keegan and a question and answer session with one of our Search and Rescue members. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our first annual celebration of National Quilting Day. There will be displays by groups and individuals, period music, and special presentations. $3 -$6. 770-443-7850.
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Living history demonstrations such as musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, 18th century cooking and music will take place among Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Friday is Student Day and a battle reenactment will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. $4.50 - $7.50 912-437-4770.
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Improve your archery skills in this class that focuses on accuracy and shooting farther distances. Students must attend three basic archery classes before attending this program. Meet at Alexander Lake pavilion. Participants must call Nature Center to register no later than the day before the class is scheduled AND pay in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come learn the basics of quilt blocking with one of our lovely volunteers! Cost is $5/person. All materials are provided. Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Bring your knowledge of the Okefenokee and the state of Georgia to this fun trivia challenge. Play as a group or an individual and test your swamp smarts. Topics will range from wildlife and nature to history and maybe a few surprise topics. Study up! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come celebrate Women’s History Month with special lecture by author Sara Martin Hines (Remarkable Georgia Women). RSVP required @ 706-878-1077. After the lecture, take a tour of the Mansion and be greeted by some of the remarkable women who called Hardman Farm home. The lecture is free to attend. Regular admission rates apply for tours. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 youth, under 6 free. 706-878-1077.
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Come warm up as you enjoy a family-friendly book read by one of our Park Rangers. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Once again our cast iron chefs will gather together to demonstrate their skills. Come out to observe while vegetable entrees will be the primary showcase. Sampling will be allowed. Period music and games will set the background under the canopy of southern pines. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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In preparation for the upcoming spring fishing season, we will have a “how to” on fly tying, stream reading, casting, and more. Join us at 9:30 to hear a presentation on stream entomology (aka macroinvertebrates), then practice your fly tying and casting with Trout Unlimited volunteers. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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The fort's plantation house will be open and ready to be explored. An interpretive ranger portraying a Civil War soldier will entertain topics of conversation ranging from fort history to candle making. This program is included with fort admission. 912-727-2339.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Bring your knowledge of the Okefenokee and the state of Georgia to this fun trivia challenge. Play as a group or an individual and test your swamp smarts. Topics will range from wildlife and nature to history and maybe a few surprise topics. Study up! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Help us celebrate the grand opening of our brand new outdoor classroom! This event will include the following:
- Meet and greet with Sid the Science Kid
- Ribbon cutting by Sid the Science Kid
- Reptile encounters
- Slack line
- Photo booth
- Archery
- Nature themed crafts $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Learn more about Smithgall Woods on a tour of the Visitor Center and a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs, and they are waiting for you. Children 12 and under bring your own basket, join the fun and search for a few. Little hunters will have their own small patch and if we are lucky, there may be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny. The hunt will take place at the A.H. Stephens Historic Site. Donations are appreciated. 706-456-2602.
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Learn about the tools and weapons early indigenous peoples used in every day life. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Learn how to dye your Easter eggs the old fashioned way with natural materials such as onions, beets, and turmeric. Eggs will be provided for participants. Old fashioned games will also be available for kids to play. We will also have baby chicks to hold, courtesy of Ash Brothers Feed & Farm Supply! $5. 706-878-1077.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This FREE class will be taking place at our Nature Center. There will be a short video and then a K-9 demonstration with Keegan and a question and answer session with one of our Search and Rescue members. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This cooking class is for individuals or families looking to learn how to prepare simple meals wrapped in aluminum foil over a camp fire. Pre-registration required. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Improve your archery skills in this class that focuses on accuracy and shooting farther distances. Students must attend three basic archery classes before attending this program. Meet at Alexander Lake pavilion. Participants must call Nature Center to register no later than the day before the class is scheduled AND pay in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away in Georgia. This year's speaker for the annual commemoration will be Dr. Steven M. Lomazow, co-author of "FDR'S Deadly Secret." Enjoy a military band and color guard while gathering on the lawn to honor one of our nation’s greatest presidents. Students welcome. Free admission until 12:30 p.m., then $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Want to learn how to upcycle? Then bring an empty clean coke bottle to campground pavilion, to create a beautiful bird house! $2 dollars for painting supplies. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Watch for meteors, planets, observe the moon or take in all the stars above as we gaze upon a truly dark sky from deep within the Okefenokee. We will use both our unaided eyes and telescopes while we stargaze. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast due to a lack of light pollution in the Okefenokee Swamp. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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A professional archaeologist will be available to date and identify artifacts brought by visitors. Many interesting and unusual items will be shown. Bring your items, heirlooms, and imagination for a day of fun.
Renown author and archaeologist Adam King will be at the site giving a lecture on archaeology. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Are you in love with lizards? Silly for snakes? Head-over-heels for herpetofauna? Or maybe you just think they're neat. Meet several live reptiles and learn about fascinating species from our own backyards and around the world. Friends of Panola Mountain will be selling lunch and donations are always appreciated. $5. Kids 3 and younger are free. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This exciting event combines Makers, Iron Pours, and Summer Music together. Makers of all kinds will be here demonstrating how to create things. We will be showing how we make scratch blocks and have an iron pour demonstration with scratch block prizes. There will be acoustic musicians playing during the event.
Click event title for more info. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Learn more about Smithgall Woods on a tour of the Visitor Center and a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join us for an afternoon tea social and discussion on the historical roles of women. Please purchase tickets in advance, space is limited. $20. 912-727-2339.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschoolers will be offered an educational opportunity to learn about President Roosevelt, Warm Springs, The Great Depression, WWII and more, through a presentation in the Theater. Programs run approx. 1 hour. Class times are 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
Pre Registration is required and select from subjects below. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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We will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, VE Day, with the 116th Army Band playing patriotic and victory tunes. Vintage newsreels of the day will be playing in the museum. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This FREE class will be taking place at our Nature Center. There will be a short video and then a K-9 demonstration with Keegan and a question and answer session with one of our Search and Rescue members. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Improve your archery skills in this class that focuses on accuracy and shooting farther distances. Students must attend three basic archery classes before attending this program. Meet at Alexander Lake pavilion. Participants must call Nature Center to register no later than the day before the class is scheduled AND pay in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join our Ranger and Historian for a 90-minute guided tour of the Memorial Museum, Grounds and Historic Site beginning at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are being taken now. $20. 706-655-5870.
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