Monumental Moments Events

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Have Compass, Will Travel! Homeschool Day.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an event on use of a compass and learn how to use that compass to set a course from a map or 'orienteer.' We'll have compasses, maps, and a simple course set up. This program is recommended for kids 8+. Weather permitting, call to reserve your spot. $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Thursday, May 21, 2026 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, May 21, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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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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Solar System Road Trip
Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Scale down the Solar System and take a stroll from planet to planet with a ranger. Learn about our neighbor planets and gain a sense of just how large the Solar System actually is! At the end of this informative stroll, visitors will get a chance to take a closer look at the full moon through our telescope! Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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What’s that bird?
Thursdays 9 AM - 9:50 AM – May 21, 2026 until May 28, 2026 
Vogel State Park - Blairsville, GA
Join our volunteer naturalist in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about bird identification, including the use of the app “Merlin” to identify birds from songs and images. Please download and register the free Merlin app from Google or Apple App Store; WiFi is available in the visitor center. Binoculars aren’t required but are helpful. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Native plants & animals - iNaturalist as a tool for identification
Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM – May 21, 2026 until May 28, 2026 
Vogel State Park - Blairsville, GA
Join one of our volunteer naturalists in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about nature identification & citizen science with the app “iNaturalist” to identify and record things in nature. Please download and register the free iNaturalist app from Google or Apple App Store; WiFi is available in the visitor center. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Think INside the Box!
Thursdays 12 PM - 12:50 PM – May 21, 2026 until May 28, 2026 
Vogel State Park - Blairsville, GA
Join one of our volunteer naturalists and the ambassador box turtle “Bilbo” in the visitor center breezeway to learn more about our native box turtles, their lives, and backyard conservation steps you can take to help them. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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