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Fort Yargo State Park


Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Wonderful Wandering Weed Walk
Thursdays 3 PM - 4 PM – May 14, 2026 until May 28, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Weather you're a dandelion enthusiast or can't stand seeing them in your garden, on this hike come join our naturalist as we discuss and learn to identify native and non-native weeds! We'll meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2, taking the yellow trail along the shoreline to the dam, ~1.5 miles out & back. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 15, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – May 15, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Fireflies at Sunset
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – May 15, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A Friday night hike out to the foot of the dam to watch the sunset over the lake from a bench placed perfectly for this purpose. Park & meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2 for ~1/3 mile hike along the lakeshore to reach the dam. Sunset is ~8:30PM & this 1-hour program will conclude at dark. Please pre-register by 5PM Friday. Bring a light! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, May 17, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from May 17, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Wonderful Wandering Weed Walk
Thursdays 3 PM - 4 PM – May 21, 2026 until May 28, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Weather you're a dandelion enthusiast or can't stand seeing them in your garden, on this hike come join our naturalist as we discuss and learn to identify native and non-native weeds! We'll meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2, taking the yellow trail along the shoreline to the dam, ~1.5 miles out & back. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, May 21, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – May 22, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Fireflies at Sunset
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – May 22, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A Friday night hike out to the foot of the dam to watch the sunset over the lake from a bench placed perfectly for this purpose. Park & meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2 for ~1/3 mile hike along the lakeshore to reach the dam. Sunset is ~8:30PM & this 1-hour program will conclude at dark. Please pre-register by 5PM Friday. Bring a light! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from May 24, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – May 24, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Wonderful Wandering Weed Walk
Thursdays 3 PM - 4 PM – May 28, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Weather you're a dandelion enthusiast or can't stand seeing them in your garden, on this hike come join our naturalist as we discuss and learn to identify native and non-native weeds! We'll meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2, taking the yellow trail along the shoreline to the dam, ~1.5 miles out & back. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 29, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – May 29, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Fireflies at Sunset
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – May 29, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A Friday night hike out to the foot of the dam to watch the sunset over the lake from a bench placed perfectly for this purpose. Park & meet at the boat ramp at Campgrounds #2 for ~1/3 mile hike along the lakeshore to reach the dam. Sunset is ~8:30PM & this 1-hour program will conclude at dark. Please pre-register by 5PM Friday. Bring a light! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Fort Yoga: Introduction to Intentioned Breathing & Stretching
Sunday, May 31, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our RYT-200 certified yoga instructor & park naturalist Ranger Jake, this public program is offered as an introduction for absolute beginners. If you've ever been curious about yoga but find the studio setting intimidating, or you've practiced on your own & want a simple guided group practice, this come-as-you-are program developed for you! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Blue Moon Full Moon Hike
Sunday, May 31, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Once in a blue moon, on nights like these, we gather on the bridge to watch the rising full moon's reflection off the lake. We'll meet at the Visitor Center, taking a long, slow stroll through owl habitat in the twilight hour ~1.5 miles along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, finishing on the bridge with a spectacular view. Fully accessible! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, June 7, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Jun 7, 2026 until Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jun 7, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, June 12, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jun 12, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jun 14, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Stargazing New Moon Hike
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, June 19, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jun 19, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, June 21, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Jun 21, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jun 21, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Monday, June 22, 2026

Junior Ranger Daycamp
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 22, 2026 until Jun 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Ranger-led programs will share the natural and historic wonders of Fort Yargo alongside other programs & games that teach your camper the value of safety on the trail & in the wilderness, teamwork-based tent & camp setup, alongside fishing, orienteering, & another exciting mystery activity! Contact Visitor Center for more information & to register! $100 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Junior Ranger Daycamp
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 23, 2026 until Jun 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Ranger-led programs will share the natural and historic wonders of Fort Yargo alongside other programs & games that teach your camper the value of safety on the trail & in the wilderness, teamwork-based tent & camp setup, alongside fishing, orienteering, & another exciting mystery activity! Contact Visitor Center for more information & to register! $100 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Junior Ranger Daycamp
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 24, 2026 until Jun 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Ranger-led programs will share the natural and historic wonders of Fort Yargo alongside other programs & games that teach your camper the value of safety on the trail & in the wilderness, teamwork-based tent & camp setup, alongside fishing, orienteering, & another exciting mystery activity! Contact Visitor Center for more information & to register! $100 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Junior Ranger Daycamp
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Ranger-led programs will share the natural and historic wonders of Fort Yargo alongside other programs & games that teach your camper the value of safety on the trail & in the wilderness, teamwork-based tent & camp setup, alongside fishing, orienteering, & another exciting mystery activity! Contact Visitor Center for more information & to register! $100 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Junior Ranger Daycamp
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Ranger-led programs will share the natural and historic wonders of Fort Yargo alongside other programs & games that teach your camper the value of safety on the trail & in the wilderness, teamwork-based tent & camp setup, alongside fishing, orienteering, & another exciting mystery activity! Contact Visitor Center for more information & to register! $100 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, June 26, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jun 26, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Jun 28, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jun 28, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, July 3, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jul 3, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, July 5, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Jul 5, 2026 until Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jul 5, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jul 12, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, July 17, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jul 17, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Jul 19, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jul 19, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, July 24, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jul 24, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, July 26, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Jul 26, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Jul 26, 2026 until Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, July 31, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Jul 31, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, August 2, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Aug 2, 2026 until Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM – Aug 2, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Bring & friend & join our park Naturalists on this slow, leisurely stroll along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, ~.5 miles to reach our pollinator garden, where we'll find our most abundant moth & butterfly species thriving. This program is fully accessible, pet & stroller-friendly, & fun for all ages. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, August 7, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Aug 7, 2026 until Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, August 14, 2026

The Naturalist's Journaling Hour
Fridays 6:30 PM - 8 PM – Aug 14, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A craft-your-own nature journal program for all ages! Hosted by our park Naturalists, you'll learn to bind a custom book for your sketches of our iconic birds, bees, butterflies & wildflowers. Whether you're a young explorer or a budding Emerson, this simple craft is the perfect way to start your own field notes celebrating the wonders of nature! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Aug 16, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Aug 23, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, September 6, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Sep 6, 2026 until Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Sep 20, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us on a statewide effort calling on our community of dedicated volunteers to join together for a morning of service and camaraderie at your favorite Georgia State Park. This year, we'll focus our efforts on litter collection around the 6-mile shoreline of Marbury Creek Reservoir. Volunteers are granted free parking. Register in advance. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Sep 27, 2026 until Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Oct 4, 2026 until Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, October 18, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Oct 18, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Oct 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Beginning Bird Spotting
1st Sunday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Nov 1, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
A birding basics course for newcomers to the hobby. Family fun for all ages, this program will cover the essential knowledge & skills every serious birdwatcher needs! Learn to make confident, at-a-glance identifications & take your new skills to the field on an interactive learning hike. Fully accessible. Registration is required. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Nov 15, 2026 until Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, December 20, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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