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Don Carter State Park


Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Pet a Pelt!
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 12 PM to 12:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at Picnic Shelter 2 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Meet our Mosses Hike
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Learn about and touch Georgia native mosses with our naturalist. Meet at the head of the Overlook Trail. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Camouflaged Critters
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 12 PM to 12:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Why are camouflage jokes so funny? You never see them coming! Come learn how our local animals camouflage themselves, with an activity where you will get to practice your new skills! Meet outside the visitor center. Pre-registration required; call the visitor center to save your spot. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Campfire & S'mores
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Gather around the campfire for silly stories, songs, and s'mores! For overnight guests in the pavilion at the RV campground. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Homeschool Day: Pollinators of Georgia!
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at this Pollinators of GA program! Play 2 educational games and make a related craft with our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 1. Please pre-register by calling the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Get to Know North Georgia Hike
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Monday, May 11, 2026

Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program
Monday, May 11, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered if turtles can feel through their shells, or what Georgia's state reptile is? Come find out at the Turtles and Tortoises Homeschool Day! Play two educational games and make a craft with our naturalist at picnic shelter 1. Call the visitor center to preregister! $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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