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Fort Yargo State Park

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Friday, November 13, 2026
Ranger's Twilight Bat Trek
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step into the twilight along the water's edge for an evening stroll at the Area B Boat Ramp! We'll watch the skies come alive with Georgia's nocturnal flyers while exploring the roles these insect-eating mammals play in our ecosystem. Bring sturdy walking shoes and a flashlight. Space is limited; visit or call the Visitor Center for registration $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Fungi Foray
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Leaving out from the Visitor Center, we will head into the woods in search of the diverse mushrooms currently popping up along the forest floor and tree trunks. Together, we will utilize modern technology to help safely and accurately identify everything we encounter. This is an easy and unique hike for mushroom lovers of all experience levels! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, November 20, 2026
Shells and Scales: Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Friday, Nov 20, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come face-to-face with some of the reptiles that call Fort Yargo home. This free evening program at the Interpretive Center features our very own ambassador animals: Brazel, the red-eared slider, & Knots, the eastern kingsnake. It’s a fun, educational experience perfect for families who want to get to know our resident critters a little better! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, November 21, 2026
Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Discover the basics of tree identification with this easy, beginner-friendly hike along the Wilkins Greenway Trail! This guided walk will teach you the skills to recognize the park's most common species. Join us for a smooth, informative stroll and start seeing the forest in a whole new way! Call or visit the Visitor Center for pre-registration. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Monday, November 23, 2026
Full Moon Hike
Monday, Nov 23, 2026 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Experience the park after dark and witness a spectacular celestial display. This month, we are gathering to watch the stunning Beaver Moon lift above the horizon. Our guided path will take us on an easy ~2.5-mile stroll for night hikers of all ages and skills starting at the Visitor Center. For pre-registration, call or visit the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, November 28, 2026
The Joro Spider Trek
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join park rangers on a short hike discussing the non-native joro spider. Learn about how to identify them, their ecology, how they got here, and how can impact native spiders. Meet at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, January 1, 2027
First Day Hike 2027: Blue Trail
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come earn your First Day Hike Sticker and join us for a hike around the Area cove. This hike is a moderate 2.5 hike perfect for more experienced hikers. Bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, friends, family, and leashed pets. Stickers are limited so be sure to pre-register by visiting or calling the Visitor Center. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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