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Come to the Nature Center to help with the installation of our new mural! We will be taping paint-swatches to the wall to create a mosaic of the River Trail. The Interpretive Ranger was created a palette of paint-swatches that are matched to colors you will find on the park. Join us to contribute, create, and be inspired by nature. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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STEM is four days of crazy experiments and crafts that relate nature and STEM principles. Day 4 is Leaf Lab! Learn how different plants use their leaves and what kind of cool shapes they can have! Space is limited. (Recommended for children ages 7 and up). Please call the Visitor Center to pre-register! $15 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Why do prescribed burns take place in GA State Parks? How do they benefit the habitats around you? Take a 3-mile hike through the unique grassland area of Panola Mountain State Park dubbed the 'Power of Flight' with our Natural Resource Manager. He will answer these questions and teach along the way while showing the fruits of resource management. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Richard B. Russell State Park every Tuesday for educational programs on cultural history and natural resources in and around the park. There will be a new theme each week, so check the official Facebook page for the updated theme each week. Ages 6 and under. Meet at the beach parking lot ten minutes before the event. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-881-4669.
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Join Richard B. Russell State Park every Tuesday for educational programs on cultural history and natural resources in and around the park. There will be a new theme each week, so check the official Facebook page for the updated theme each week. Ages 6 and under. Meet at the beach parking lot ten minutes before the event. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-881-4669.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 6-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bug Hotel
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021 11 AM to 12 PM
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There will be no vacancies in this craft once it’s been set in your yard. Bug hotels are a great way to attract good bugs for your yard or garden. We’ll reuse gallon jugs and use natural materials to create this 5-star hotel. Location: Picnic Shelter 1. Preregister by calling the park office. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for Home School Lessons at Crooked River's Nature Center. Classes are led by the Interpretive Ranger and cover topics that coincide with Georgia's Standards of Excellence. Pre-Registration is required. Email the Interpretive Ranger for more information!
william.park@dnr.ga.gov $3 per Student per Class $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come to the Nature Center to help with the installation of our new mural! We will be taping paint-swatches to the wall to create a mosaic of the River Trail. The Interpretive Ranger was created a palette of paint-swatches that are matched to colors you will find on the park. Join us to contribute, create, and be inspired by nature. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bring homeschoolers over 5 to enjoy an in-depth glance at the lives of Opossums living in both Rural and urban areas of the South East! Did you know that it is rare for Opossums to carry rabies? Learn what it means to be a marsupial, how Opossums can benefit humans, and what makes these creatures so special. $6 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Our photo contest is sponsored by Friends of Crooked River State Park to promote awareness of the intrinsic values of our coastal treasures. All photos must be taken inside Crooked River State Park. Entries must be submitted as an attached digital file to FriendsofCrookedRiver@gmail.com by November 30. Top prize is $100. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake. Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by adult. Pre-register at Visitor Center. Tour will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Children ages 6-12 will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors and work towards earning a Magnolia Springs Junior Ranger badge. Activities will include nature hikes, viewing alligators and other fun critters, fishing, building shelters and more. Call or visit the park to register. Space is limited and registration is required. $20 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Explore the park looking for clues our staff left out! Find the last clue to find the prize! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet at Shelter 4 for a Ranger Led nature scavenger hunt hike! All Jr Rangers welcome $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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With the changing of seasons, leaves everywhere are starting to fall. This 1-2mile guided hike will walk through beautiful understory of trees full of different colors. Learn about some native trees and get to look closer at nature as it changes. Please call the Visitor Center to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Program suitable for kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come enjoy your fall break with a Jr Ranger Day camp! Ages 6-12. Please call the office to register. 35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The park's biggest event of the year includes performances by the Bo Henry Band, an antique tractor parade, a fly-boarding performance, crafts and food vendors. Learn about primitive skills such as flint knapping, hide tanning, ax throwing, archery, pottery and more while visiting one of the most significant Woodland Indian sites in the Southeast. Some fees. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Come discover the wonders of this incredible animal with a fun craft and interpretive talk. We'll learn about the ecological importance of this curious flying mammal, as well as things you can do to keep them safe. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Walk with a ranger along Spring Mill Branch and learn about reptiles in Georgia and where to find them. We will look at alligators, tortoises, and you'll even get the chance to touch a live snake. Hike is weather permitting; please bring water and wear bug spray. Some binoculars provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us on a guided paddle around the beautiful lake at Magnolia Springs State Park!
We have canoes, single kayaks, and tandem kayaks all avaliable for this tour! We will provide all equipment needed. Participants are required to be 7 years or older. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. $15 per person.
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Join us for all sorts of batty fun and activities! Guest speaker Rachel Pack will join us to discuss bats, their habitats, and what we can do to protect them. She is also bringing a live bat for guests to see. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Pre-registration required. Geologist John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rocks and explaining how they formed. He will also explain the tectonic events that forced the rock units to be faulted and folded. There will be a visit down to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester Mill alongside the shoals of Sweetwater. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join our park naturalist on a short, scenic hike to learn about different topics Including flora and fauna. Guests should meet at the Visitors Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Hiking with your dog is a fun time for everyone. Join our ranger-led hike on the Lime Sink and Beaver trails as we enjoy time with our pups and learn about how to keep them safe on trails (6ft. max. leashes required). Call to register in advance, and be sure to ask about Georgia State Parks Tails on Trails Club. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. We'll look for scorpions, millipedes and centipedes by using provided UV lights. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Program suitable for kids ages 6 and older. Bring a flashlight, bug repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come enjoy your fall break with a Jr Ranger day camp! Ages 6-12. Please call the park office to register. 35 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our Forestry Management Ranger on one of two hikes along Big Creek Nature Trail (9am and 2pm) and learn how to identify native plants and trees. Each hike limited to 10 people, minimum 4. Register at Visitor Center by noon one day prior to event date. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us on a guided paddle around the beautiful lake at Magnolia Springs State Park!
We have canoes, single kayaks, and tandem kayaks all avaliable for this tour! We will provide all equipment needed. Participants are required to be 7 years or older. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. $15 per person.
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Pre-registration required. Join Blue Ridge Raptors for an afternoon of birds of prey. You will be introduced to 7 native Georgia raptors and learn about the adaptations they use to survive and thrive. Live animals and fun for all ages. $10 per person. Meet at picnic shelter number 5. If there is bad weather, meet in the visitor's center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Meet in the office parking lot for a fall movie under the stars! Bring your chair, blankets, and snacks! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. The first Tuesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Chat with a ranger as you hike to Buzzard’s Roost (1 mile total). Watch the sunset, the full moon rise and learn more about the State Park in Georgia. Meet at stone amphitheater by park office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for this live animal presentation on the reptiles of Georgia. Meet three of our native species! Learn about what makes these creatures incredible and what to do when you come across one. We will be located at Shelter 4. Call or stop by the visitor center to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for this live animal presentation on the reptiles of Georgia. Meet three of our native species! Learn about what makes these creatures incredible and what to do when you come across one. We will be located at Shelter 4. Call or stop by the visitor center to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Gather around the campfire for silly stories and s'mores! Meet at the open field located past the RV campground. Please bring your own outdoor chairs. Stop by or call the visitor center to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn about the turtles that call our Interpretive Center their home then choose a craft to make. Limited to 15 people, minimum 4. Pre-register at Visitor Center. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Please come out to assist the staff in maintaining our historic trails. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Pre-registration required. No admission charge for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. *Per Georgia Audubon Policy, masks required for this program.* Join Georgia Audubon for a general birding program at Sweetwater Creek State Park! We will be viewing migratory birds and year-round residents. Meet at the visitor's center. $5 per person. Call the visitor's center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join our park naturalist on a short, scenic hike to learn about different topics Including flora and fauna. Guests should meet at the Visitors Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. The first Tuesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 6-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Gather around the campfire for silly stories and s'mores! Meet at the open field located past the RV campground. Please bring your own outdoor chairs. Stop by or call the visitor center to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a map and compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on a 0.8 mile hike along Delano Trail Loop while spotting all sorts of ghastly ghouls and other mysterious monsters. Meet at Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn some curious facts about bats, Georgia's one and only flying mammal, then build a bat house to take home. Limited to 10 people, minimum of 4. Register at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on a ranger-led Halloween hike to Cascade Falls (4 miles total). Meet at Roadside Park/TV tower parking lot off Alt. 27. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our photo contest is sponsored by Friends of Crooked River State Park to promote awareness of the intrinsic values of our coastal treasures. All photos must be taken inside Crooked River State Park. Entries must be submitted as an attached digital file to FriendsofCrookedRiver@gmail.com by November 30. Top prize is $100. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. The first Tuesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Providence Canyon once again welcomes the Coca-Cola Space Science Center from Columbus, GA as they host the last astronomy night of the year. Please join us as we learn about the night sky and view the stars, planets, and constellations. $5 parking. 229-838-4706.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us as we celebrate Native American History at Kolomoki with live primitive skills and early weapons demonstrations. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Pre-registration required. 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. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 6-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Pre-registration required. Join Blue Ridge Raptors for an afternoon of birds of prey. You will be introduced to 7 native Georgia raptors and learn about the adaptations they use to survive and thrive. Live animals and fun for all ages. $10 per person. Meet at picnic shelter number 5. If there is bad weather, meet in the visitor's center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn about the turtles that call our Interpretive Center their home then choose a craft to make. Limited to 15 people, minimum 4. Pre-register at Visitor Center. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake. Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by adult. Pre-register at Visitor Center. Tour will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us around the campfire for s'mores along with stories of the Okefenokee Swamp written by one of our local authors. Meet at the amphitheater by the campground. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our focus on this trail workday will be the White Trail along the Union Army line. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. No admission charge for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. *Per Georgia Audubon Policy, masks required for this program.* Join Georgia Audubon for a general birding program at Sweetwater Creek State Park! We will be viewing migratory birds and year-round residents. Meet at the visitor's center. $5 per person. Call the visitor's center to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. The first Tuesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly homeschool program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month at 9am and 2pm. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register as advanced registration is required. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Pre-registration required. 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. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Meet at the picnic shelter by the campground. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, and a blanket. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The last Wednesday of every month, join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Programs designed for children ages 6-12. Call the park office to register. Advanced registration and social distancing required. Limited to 12 students $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Three hikes, three different trails. Join our Naturalist as we hike South Big Creek Trail at 9am, Lake Trail at 12pm, and North Big Creek Trail at 4pm. Each hike limited to 10 people, pre-register at Visitors Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Do your part in saving the bees by creating your very own bee habitat – a safe place for bees to hang out and refresh. Join us Saturday at 2pm as we uncover the secrets of this incredible animal.
Space is limited; call office to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Celebrate springtime with garden related activities at the Vann House. Join guest hosts from Fiddleheads Garden Center, The Chattooga Garden Club, Murray UGA Extension Office, and the Friends of the Vann House to participate in activities about native plants, medicinal herbs, still-life flower painting, beekeeping, pollinators, birding, and more. $5.50-$6.50 706-695-2598.
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The magnolia tree is popular throughout the Southeast, but it is especially loved at Magnolia Springs State Park. Join us as we learn about the beautiful plant that this park was named after. Be sure to bring a blanket to sit on on the grass. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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