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Laura S. Walker State Park

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Thursday, November 12, 2026
Coffee and Community
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Coffee, cocoa and conversation! Let's take it easy and enjoy a fun craft for the Fall season! We will meet at the Interpretive Center to start our morning out right. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
Campfire and S'mores
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a fun evening of S'mores around a campfire! This event is for our campers staying with us! Ask our Naturalist about our wildlife and native plants and hear what is so special about our ecosystem! This event will be held at the Interpretive Center. We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Kayak Paddle
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our blackwater lake! First time paddlers welcome! All participants must be able to swim. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot! Space is limited! All equipment is provided. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water. See you there! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Branching Out!
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to learn the basics of shelter building! We will be using natural resources found in nature. Please sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and bug spray. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail. We will check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, November 20, 2026
Campfire and S'mores
Friday, Nov 20, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a fun evening of S'mores around a campfire! This event is for our campers staying with us! Ask our Naturalist about our wildlife and native plants and hear what is so special about our ecosystem! This event will be held at the Interpretive Center. We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, November 21, 2026
Fall Crafts
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
We have several crafts to choose from for all ages! We will be making animals from pinecones and even a fall themed centerpiece for your holiday get togethers! Pre-register at the Visitor Center before the event.We will meet at the Interpretive Center for craft time.See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, November 22, 2026
Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, November 27, 2026
Campfire and S'mores
Friday, Nov 27, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a fun evening of S'mores around a campfire! This event is for our campers staying with us! Ask our Naturalist about our wildlife and native plants and hear what is so special about our ecosystem! This event will be held at the Interpretive Center. We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, November 28, 2026
Stick With It!
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and bug spray. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail. We will check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, November 29, 2026
Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Kayak Paddle
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our blackwater lake! First time paddlers welcome! All participants must be able to swim. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot! Space is limited! All equipment is provided. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water. See you there! $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Friday, January 1, 2027
Lake Trail Nature Hike / First Day Hike 2027
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Let's start the new year off right with a brisk hike! This is a easy meandering hike down our Lake Trail and across our blackwater lake! Sign up at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker! We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Big Creek Nature Hike / First Day Hike 2027
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on our First Day Hike down our Big Creek Nature Trail!. This trail will wander through our Sandhill Community and our Gopher Tortoise's habitat. Pre-register at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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