Wild Georgia Events

F.D. Roosevelt State Park


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Eye Spy Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Salamander Meander
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Nets and other critter-catching tools provided. Wear shoes you can get wet. Meet to the right of pool playground. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Short Hike & Nature Journaling
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a peaceful, beginner-friendly hike followed by a relaxing nature journaling session. We'll explore a gentle trail, then pause to observe, sketch, and reflect on the beauty around us. No art experience needed, just curiosity and a love for the outdoors! Discover the artist and naturalist within you! $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Salamander Meander
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Nets and other critter-catching tools provided. Wear shoes you can get wet. Meet to the right of pool playground. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Star Light, Star Bright
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 9 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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Friday, July 25, 2025

Monarchs & Making Paper
Friday, Jul 25, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
A hands-on workshop about butterflies and sustainability! Learn about the incredible journey of the monarch butterfly and how you can help protect its habitat. Then, get creative with a fun papermaking activity using recycled and natural materials. Support pollinators, spark creativity, and take home your handmade paper! $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Twilight Trek & Moth Safari!
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for an evening of nature, wonder, and winged visitors! Explore a scenic trail as the sun sets, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Learn about local plants, animals, and the magic of the twilight forest. After dark, we'll gather at a light trap to witness a dazzling array of moths and night-flying insects. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Star Light, Star Bright
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 8:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Dog Splash and Luau at Liberty Bell Pool
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354 No humans allowed in the pool. You can pre-pay at the office or pay correct change at the door. Bring proof of rabies vaccine. $10 per dog $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Awesome Asters Wildflower Craft
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
The Georgia Aster is a beautiful wildflower of our park that needs our help! Find out why they are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems. Take part in helping your local native plant species by joining us in creating decorative handmade seed paper that you can plant in your own backyard. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Gorgone Checkerspot Butterfly Lifecycle
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join us for a nature craft while we learn about the Gorgone Checkerspot Butterfly and its hostplants and how we can take part in protecting this species. We will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and wet-felt a Checkerspot cocoon (chrysalis) out of wool. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Your State Parks Day-Outdoor Discovery Stations
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
It's Your State Parks Day, get out to the Parks! Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with fun games, activities, and discovery tables. Nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Star Light, Star Bright
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7:30 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Time is subject to change. $5 parking. 706-393-2349.
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