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Join us for Toddler Tuesdays at our new time! Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Twice a month, explore STEAM focused nature programs through hands on play! Events to take place at the Interpretative Center (old office) unless specified otherwise. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Our naturalist will be on hand outside the front office to answer any questions you may have about the park and the wildlife found within it. Do you have a picture of some plant or animal you can't identify? Bring it, and we will try to identify it for you. Stop by, chat for a few minutes, and learn something new. We'll see you there! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Walk the Etowah River with the Naturalist and learn about the history, and wildlife surrounding it. $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Explore the Overland Nature Trail to a new depth. We'll be connecting with nature more fully by engaging our senses! This all-ages hike will include several activities to slow down and observe your surroundings using sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Meet at the trailhead (in the Spring Picnic Area) and be ready to discover! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us for a fun and easy craft break. We will be making pine cone bird feeders. Participants may take their finished bird feeders home to hang up and help the birds around their home make it through the last bit of winter. Materials will be supplied. All ages are welcome. Meet at picnic shelter #1. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Home-school students of all ages are welcomed to come join park rangers on a educational nature/ history hike to and inside the historic five story New Manchester Manufacturing Mill and impressive rapids. This hike meets the GPS standards. Meet at the Visitor's Center. Reservation recommended. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a short interpretive hike through our beautiful Piedmont forest where we will then sit to listen to a short lecture about writing and sketching. The remainder of the time will be spent quietly writing and sketching in a lovely, secluded spot in the forest. Meet at the Visitor's Center. $3 plus $5 parking. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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New month means a new scavenger hunt!
Bring your camera and take a look around our park 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 office to claim your prize. Remember, this is
not a race, have fun! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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Want to make the most of your Leap Day? Join a ranger on a guided nature journaling walk. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Want to make the most of your Leap Day? Join a ranger on a guided nature journaling walk. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Take the night off and send the kids to camp! JRAD is a Saturday night full of adventures, from night hikes to campfire stories. Campers will create crafts, go on a night hike, and of course enjoy some s'mores. Campers will need closed toe shoes, a flashlight or head lamp, and a water bottle. Please have campers eat dinner before or pack food. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us for a full day of fun. General Coffee's local hospital CRMC and wellness247 are hosting their annual Heart 2 Heart event, and they're having it here at the park.
Event includes races, walks, archery, crafts, and much more. $0 - $30 $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join the Park Naturalist at the office to learn how to attract birds to your backyard and make a fun craft to bring home for your birdie friends. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join the naturalist to scour the trail looking for early bloomers! We’ll be looking especially for trout lily, common blue violet, and bloodroot to kick off the wildflower season! Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Take a leap and celebrate this special day that only comes around every four years with a guided hike along our Big Creek Nature Trail. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Get your blood pumping as you hop like a toad, run like a deer, do the tortoise slo-mo walk and more in this fun ½ mile interactive hike along the beautiful Woodpecker Trail. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come out and assist us with improvement projects our hiking trails here at the park. Snacks and water provided. Please bring gloves. Free admission for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Get tickets from eventbrite or call to register.
Come learn about local plants, and how they have traditionally been used for food or medicine! This Ranger-led walk will be along the Sweetgum Trail Loop .75 mile, moderate terrain. We will be starting at the Visitor Center.
Program may be cancelled for inclement weather. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Since ABAC hosts the reputation it does, we thought it would be a fantastic idea to have some of the students from the Wildlife and Forestry tracks to come and bring some of their own resources, animals, study skins, and skulls that differ from our own here at Reed Bingham. The goal is to bring some diversity to the park. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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Join us for a guided hike through the coastal salt marsh and island hammocks as we identify some of the edible plants that grow wild in the area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Want to learn more about mushrooms and other fungi? Join state certified mushroom forager and Wild Mushroom Food and Safety Instructor Brian Hale for a fungus presentation and brief hike. The program will begin with a power point presentation, and after we will hike a 1.6-mile loop trail in order to observe and identify wild mushrooms in the area. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This hike for children (6 years and older) will focus on learning more about the beautiful Piedmont forest we live in, especially the animals and plants of this area. We will be hiking down to and inside the five story Civil War-era New Manchester mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. Parents are welcome also. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Have you ever wondered how a Snake swallows its food? Join us to witness and learn about native reptiles firsthand. Pet a live Snake. Meet @ Park Office. Free Event, Donations Appreciated. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Take a break, and take a look at the mushrooms that have sprung up in the rain. We will be hiking around our pond and down through Gar Lake to look for these "fun-guys". Meet at Relihan. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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This 2-mile hike will be moderately strenuous and will pass through several beautiful wildflower habitats. Early favorites we will likely see are Hepatica, Bloodroot, Foam Flower, Fire Pink. Wild Geranium, Wild Iris, Sorrel, and Green and Gold. Generally we see 20 to 25 species on this early hike. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5876.
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If you home school your children we have a fun program planned! Home school students will get to explore our canyon overlook trail, see live animals, adventure into our nature center, and play a fun nature scavenger hunt.
For ages 5-15 years old. Meet at the nature center, next to the park office. The cost is $5 per student. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Once again, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge invites you to this year’s Appalachian Trail Kick Off! Mark your calendars for March 6, 7, and 8 for the 20th anniversary of the ATKO. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Join us as we take a moonlight walk through our Gopher loop trail and get to experience all the wonders of the nocturnal world. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Experience the beauty and serenity of a hike under the stars and listen to a symphony of sound provided by Mother Nature. This night hike will travel 1.5 miles round trip, stopping at our boardwalk to stargaze. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Once again, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge invites you to this year’s Appalachian Trail Kick Off! Mark your calendars for March 6, 7, and 8 for the 20th anniversary of the ATKO. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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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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Adventure into the woods: Learn about native animals and the rich history of the park. 3 mile hike, mild difficulty. Bring water and hiking-friendly shoes. Meet at Park Office. Please be on time so you can participate. Valid Park Pass Required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone.
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 to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn to ID some of our local feathered friends on a leisurely stroll outside the park office. Meet your guide on the Park Office front porch. Not stroller accessible. Loaner binoculars and checklists available. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enjoy a fun learning experience for all Cadette Girl Scouts! Earn your Night Owl badge by taking a hike with our rangers while learning more about the wild and interesting animals that wander the park at night. You'll have the chance to see bats, raccoons, armadillos, deer, and much more! Embrace your wild side and get outdoors! $2 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Take a walk with us and the tortoises out on our Gopher Loop trail. Enjoy a hike through our 'Sandhill Management' area and see what we are doing to help this vulnerable species. Meet at Gopher Loop trail head. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us for a hike around our farm pond and a short study on life in the water. Get down and dirty with some cool critter's that lurk in the water. Meet by the pond dock. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Work by yourself or as a team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you. Use surrounding sticks, branches, hollowed logs, vines, etc. Then, learn helpful skills about how to build a campfire. Celebratory marshmallows will be roasted after the demonstrations. Meet at the Visitors Center. Preregistration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join the naturalist to seek out some of middle Georgia's wildflowers! We'll be looking specifically for trout lily and bloodroot on the Overland Nature Trail. Meet at the trailhead (in the Springs Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come learn some basic signs for nature as we stroll along the Rock Outcrop Trail. This is a free program for all ages. Trail is .75 miles and is easy, but not stroller accessible. You do not need to register for this event, just show up. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Once again, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge invites you to this year’s Appalachian Trail Kick Off! Mark your calendars for March 6, 7, and 8 for the 20th anniversary of the ATKO. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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Have you ever wondered how a Snake swallows its food? Join us to witness and learn about native reptiles firsthand. Pet a live Snake. Meet @ Park Office. Free Event, Donations Appreciated. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come see what the warm weather has brought us in the form of flowers. Take a hike on our Gopher Loop trail and see what grows in our Sandhill Management area. Meet at Gopher Loop trail head. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Hike our West River Swamp trail, and follow the river up stream and see what floats our way. Dog's are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash.
The hike will be about 2 miles. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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This 2-mile hike will be moderately strenuous and will pass through several beautiful wildflower habitats. Early favorites we will likely see are Hepatica, Bloodroot, Foam Flower, Fire Pink. Wild Geranium, Wild Iris, Sorrel, and Green and Gold. Generally we see 20 to 25 species on this early hike. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5876.
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Our naturalist will be on hand outside the front office to answer any questions you may have about the park and the wildlife found within it. Do you have a picture of some plant or animal you can't identify? Bring it, and we will try to identify it for you. Stop by, chat for a few minutes, and learn something new. We'll see you there! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Bring your camera or sketchbook along as a naturalist guides you on a one-mile hike through the woods on the Big Ferry Trail. Beginners welcome – pros are welcome to share their knowledge with the group. Please feel free to bring your information/business cards along to pass off to your fellow artists. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Warm yourself by the fire with Good Music and Good Company. Meet @ Elijah Clark Cabin. Free Event. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 3/4-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Lend us a helping hand, by going on a trash scavenger hunt around the park, and race against other competitors to see who can find stuff the fastest. Afterwards turn those items in a piece of art work like no other. Arrive early to get a ahead start, and maybe win a prize. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Bat Hike
Friday, Mar 13, 2020 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Come take a walk as we watch the sky to see bats take there nightly flight for dinner. Involves a short hike around our 4-acre pond. Meet at Farm parking lot. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come explore the trail with us to view some of the most beautiful and favored parts of nature: wildflowers! We’ll be keeping an eye out for bloodroot, trilliums, and round-lobed hepatica. Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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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 for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone.
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 to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn to ID some of our local feathered friends on a leisurely stroll outside the park office. Meet your guide on the Park Office front porch. Not stroller accessible. Loaner binoculars and checklists available. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Pond Hike
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020 9 AM to 10 AM
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Come join us for an easy .5-Mile hike around our 4-acre pond. See what life inhabitants around the water and get a chance to see our local turtles. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Find all 10 paper shamrocks (filled with fun facts about Georgia state animals, plants, and Irish folklore) on the trail and collect your gold coins (chocolates) at the visitors center (Trading Post). Meet at the nature trail head. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Call the park office to register, spaces are limited. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Work by yourself or as a team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you. Use surrounding sticks, branches, hollowed logs, vines, etc. Then, learn helpful skills about how to build a campfire. Celebratory marshmallows will be roasted after the demonstrations. Meet at the Visitors Center. Preregistration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join the Flint River Astronomy Club to get close and personal with the night sky. FRAC members will come and set up their telescopes. This event will take place in our pool parking lot. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Come explore the trail with us to view some of the most beautiful and favored parts of nature: wildflowers! We’ll be keeping an eye out for bloodroot, trilliums, and round-lobed hepatica. Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring your favorite four-legged companion and join a Park Ranger for an easy hike in the beautiful Magnolia Springs State Park. Please remember that your companion must be leashed at all times. Good walking shoes are recommended and always remember your water. We will meet at the Visitor's Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the Park Naturalist and learn about the different wildlife, trees, and plants located throughout the park. Then enjoy a guided hike along the trails. Hopefully you will be able to recognize something you just learned about. $2 donation $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Mistletoe is hosting their 2nd annual 5K. This is a trail race that will challenge even the best of runners! It's $20 per person to register for this event. To register you must go through our Facebook event page. We will be limiting the race to only 50 runners. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 5-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance. $10 cash only $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take a guided hike through the captivating scenery of Smithgall Woods on the Wetland Loop Trail. This ½ mile hike will circle a beaver pond and provide opportunities to see fish, frogs, birds, and other wildlife. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join us at the Nature Center Amphitheater and take samples around you; plants, dirt, lake water; and examine them under a microscope! Meet @ Hornet's Nest/ Nature Center Amphitheater. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Have you ever wondered how a Snake swallows its food? Join us to witness and learn about native reptiles firsthand. Pet a live Snake. Meet @ Park Office. Free Event, Donations Appreciated. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Hike our East River Swamp trail, and follow the river up stream and see what floats our way. Dog's are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash.
The hike will be about 1.5 miles. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Snag the swag in this picture scavenger hunt throughout the park. Sign up at the office to get the list of items to find and complete your hunt between 10 AM and 4 PM. Groups or individuals who finish the list will get to choose a prize from our Skidaway Island State Park prizes. All you need is a way to take pictures and to be ready to explore! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" president John Johnston will lead a moderately strenuous three mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom-visited quarry of the New Manchester mill. Meet in the Visitor's Center. Sturdy, closed toe shoes required. $6 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This 2-mile hike will be moderately strenuous and will pass through several beautiful wildflower habitats. Early favorites we will likely see are Hepatica, Bloodroot, Foam Flower, Fire Pink. Wild Geranium, Wild Iris, Sorrel, and Green and Gold. Generally we see 20 to 25 species on this early hike. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5876.
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Join us for Toddler Tuesdays at our new time! Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Twice a month, explore STEAM focused nature programs through hands on play! Events to take place at the Interpretative Center (old office) unless specified otherwise. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our naturalist on an easy, one-mile hike on the Sandpiper Trail. This birding hike is beginner friendly, but seasoned birders are welcome to come share their knowledge with the group. Weather permitting, we may be able to identify a variety of springtime birds and marsh favorites such as the egrets and clapper rails. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for a tree-mendous lesson on trees and some of their unique characteristics. There will be hands-on learning activities and plenty of fun. Ages 7 and up. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Our naturalist will be on hand outside the front office to answer any questions you may have about the park and the wildlife found within it. Do you have a picture of some plant or animal you can't identify? Bring it, and we will try to identify it for you. Stop by, chat for a few minutes, and learn something new. We'll see you there! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join our naturalist on the Big Ferry Trail for a two mile hike and learn how plants and animals in the maritime forests have adapted to living in this unique coastal ecosystem. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 3/4-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Geared towards families who homeschool. Join us for a 1/2-mile, natural surface trail discovery. Stop at five wildlife and wildflower learning stations. . Cost per child ages 4 & up Pre-register. & Pre-pay. Cancelled if rain or low sign-up. Meet at NoName Parking Lot between park office and Group Shelter along campground entry road. $7 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our naturalist on a two-mile hike and learn about the unique ecosystem in the tidal marshes on the Sandpiper and Avian Loop Trail. Meet your naturalist at the Sandpiper trail head. The trails are close to the water and can be muddy in some spots, so bring sturdy shoes and insect repellent. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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See a different side of the park and join us for a guided night hike of the Wetland Loop Trail. This easy, ½ mile hike will circle a beaver-made wetland. Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, use the wetland in order to spawn. Come on out for a chance to hear the symphony of sounds produced by the calling frogs! $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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See the hundreds of birds that nest here each spring including wood storks, herons, egrets, anhinga, ibis, roseate spoonbills and more. Professional scopes set up on site and binoculars provided to allow an up close view of the islands, nesting behaviors, fledglings and the hungry alligators lurking beneath. Space Limited. Preregistration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone.
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 to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn to ID some of our local feathered friends on a leisurely stroll outside the park office. Meet your guide on the Park Office front porch. Not stroller accessible. Loaner binoculars and checklists available. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Hike our West River Swamp trail, and follow the river up stream and see what floats our way. Dog's are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash.
The hike will be about 2 miles. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Using the skills we teach you and a compass that we provide, find and learn about the CCC historic buildings at the park. Program geared towards visitors 8 years and older. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and insect repellent. Meet at the visitor center. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come explore the trail with us to view some of the most beautiful and favored parts of nature: wildflowers! We’ll be keeping an eye out for bloodroot, trilliums, and round-lobed hepatica. Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join a local Georgia Forestry Specialist on a hike along our Big Creek Nature Trail and learn how to identify native plants and trees. Make sure to bring water and wear bugspray. Space is limited, so call Park Office to register. Meet at park office day of. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Come join our Ranger for a one-mile winter hike on the beautiful Beaver Trail learning about the season's flora and fauna. Then enjoy marshmallows and a cup of cocoa in front of the fire to warm up. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for a Ranger-led hike. As you stroll along the banks of Antioch Lake, we will share this area's unique history, flora and fauna. Depending on the group we will hike between 2- 5 miles. Trail is moderate. $5 parking. 706-802-5087.
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Join our naturalist on a two-mile hike and learn about the unique ecosystem in the tidal marshes on the Sandpiper and Avian Loop Trail. Meet your naturalist at the Sandpiper trail head. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy a marsh hike to the river along the Sandpiper Trail and Avian Loop and learn about the native and non-native flora of Georgia and our coast. The hike will be under two miles total. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail head. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Have you ever wondered how a Snake swallows its food? Join us to witness and learn about native reptiles firsthand. Pet a live Snake. Meet @ Park Office. Free Event, Donations Appreciated. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Take a walk with us and the tortoises out on our Gopher Loop trail. Enjoy a hike through our 'Sandhill Management' area and see what we are doing to help this vulnerable species. Meet at Gopher Loop trail head. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Tired of searching the grocery store for dinner, come see what you can find out in the woods, and learn about native edible plants in your backyard. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Just as the name says. We will be creating our very own quills, and see what it is like to write with one. With some luck we may make our own ink as well. Join us in the Relihan. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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This 4-hour training session will be led by Donna Shearer, chairman of Save Georgia’s Hemlocks, for volunteers who want to become proficient in managing the health of hemlocks. We will discuss methods, equipment, and chemicals needed for systemic insecticide application. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Our naturalist will be on hand outside the front office to answer any questions you may have about the park and the wildlife found within it. Do you have a picture of some plant or animal you can't identify? Bring it, and we will try to identify it for you. Stop by, chat for a few minutes, and learn something new. We'll see you there! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Warm yourself by the fire with Good Music and Good Company. Meet @ Elijah Clark Cabin. Free Event. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 3/4-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for this special evening program! We will have a brief discussion on owls found here at Mistletoe then journey onto the Cliatt-Creek Nature Trail in hopes to spotting or hearing these majestic birds.
Register for the hike on our Facebook Page. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Experience the beauty and serenity of a hike under the stars and listen to a symphony of sound provided by Mother Nature. This night hike will travel 1.5 miles round trip, stopping at our boardwalk to stargaze. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Join our naturalist on a two-mile hike and learn about the unique ecosystem in the tidal marshes on the Sandpiper and Avian Loop Trail. Meet your naturalist at the Sandpiper trail head. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join our Ranger and learn how to make a basic shelter here at the Park! Meet @ Elijah Clark Cabin. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone.
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 to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 3/4-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come see what the warm weather has brought us in the form of flowers. Take a hike on our Gopher Loop trail and see what grows in our Sandhill Management area. Meet at Gopher Loop trail head. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a Park Ranger on this 5 mile hike on a mountain bike trail. Enjoy the scenery of rolling hills and gentle cascading streams. Bring a camera to record your journey, water, and a light lunch or snacks. Recommended for people over 10 years old. Pre-registration required. Meet at the visitor center, as we will caravan to the starting point. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the Visitor Center (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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As the season moves on, we’re looking at a turnover in the wildflowers. The trout lilies and bloodroot are moving out, the wild geraniums and mayapples are on their way in! Keep up with us as we watch the parade of flowers. Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join the naturalist on a nature hike to find Magnolia trees on the park. Along the way you will discover animals and plants that live on the park as we go on this search for the Great Magnolia. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join our naturalist on the Big Ferry Trail for a two mile hike and learn how plants and animals in the maritime forests have adapted to living in this unique coastal ecosystem. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Our naturalist will be on hand outside the front office to answer any questions you may have about the park and the wildlife found within it. Do you have a picture of some plant or animal you can't identify? Bring it, and we will try to identify it for you. Stop by, chat for a few minutes, and learn something new. We'll see you there! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come out and join volunteers from Save Georgia’s Hemlocks to help treat hemlock trees throughout the park with an insecticide application. Volunteers will meet outside the Visitor’s Center for an overview of the project, formation of teams, distribution of equipment and supplies, and mixing of chemicals. 706-878-3087.
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Learn the basics of starting a campfire. Forage for kindling and start your fire with only matches. Meet @ Elijah Clark Cabin. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Have you ever wondered how a Snake swallows its food? Join us to witness and learn about native reptiles firsthand. Pet a live Snake. Meet @ Park Office. Free Event, Donations Appreciated. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Give us a helping hand as we feed animals, collect eggs and goof off with our farm animals. We will start by feeding sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys, a horse and mule. Learn about their different diets and tips on maintaining them. Meet at the center of Heritage Farm. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Hike our East River Swamp trail, and follow the river up stream and see what floats our way. Dog's are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash.
The hike will be about 1.5 miles. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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As the season moves on, we’re looking at a turnover in the wildflowers. The trout lilies and bloodroot are moving out, the wild geraniums and mayapples are on their way in! Keep up with us as we watch the parade of flowers. Meet at the Overland Nature Trail (in the Spring Picnic Area). $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us for Toddler Tuesdays at our new time! Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Twice a month, explore STEAM focused nature programs through hands on play! Events to take place at the Interpretative Center (old office) unless specified otherwise. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our naturalist on a two-mile hike and learn about the unique ecosystem in the tidal marshes on the Sandpiper and Avian Loop Trail. Meet your naturalist at the Sandpiper trail head. $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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We will be partnering with Chattahoochee Riverkeepers and Smithgall Woods State Park to do a river clean-up of the Chattahoochee. We invite you to keep our rivers clean and beautiful by picking up trash along our Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail. 706-878-1077.
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Stop by the park office between 9 am and 4 pm to pick up your self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose from 3 different hunts or complete them all. When finished, turn in the completed scavenger hunt sheet at the park office and win a prize. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come learn some basic signs for nature as we stroll along the Rock Outcrop Trail. This is a free program for all ages. Trail is .75 miles and is easy, but not stroller accessible. You do not need to register for this event, just show up. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Calling all Junior Rangers to spend a day of their Spring Break playing and learning with us at Ft. King George! Registration is required. $20 for early registration and $25 for late registration. $20 - $25. 912-437-4770.
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Enjoy our trails like never before on this guided full moon hike! We will be meeting at the park office. We will be hiking the 2.5 mile Cliatt-Creek Trail.
Tickets must be purchased from our Facebook page to attend this event. Tickets are $2. Due to the time and nature of the event we have to reduce crowd size. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come to our Birds of Prey program to learn about the owls, hawks, eagles and other magnificent birds that we have in our own backyard! There will also be an optional owl pellet dissection after the talk.
We will be meeting at the amphitheater next to the park office. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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