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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close- and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering!
Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room $3 plus parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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World Wildlife Day is spotlighting medicinal and aromatic plants. Join us for a.85 mile hike around the lake. We will be using a nature identification app called iNaturalist during the hike to identify some of the medicinal and aromatic plants in the park. Please download iNaturalist prior to our hike.
Meet at the Black Rock Lake Trail by 10:00AM Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Come create abstract artwork with us! We'll trace the shadows cast by natural objects, trees, and even ourselves. Then we'll bring those outlines to life using watercolor paints and add fine details with markers and pens. Meet us at The Mellinger Center by 2:00PM.
$5 to attend. $10 parking pass required. Please call (706)746-2141 to register $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join our Naturalist for a fun dissection of owl pellets and learn about different owl species in Georgia, their habitats, diet and conservation efforts. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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the wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sutton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we will drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Enjoy a look at our new Group Shelter, complete with a bridal suite, vendors, and a look at our cottages! Let Don Carter State Park host your Monumental Moment. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Start your morning off right with a refreshing hike led by a Park
Ranger on the scenic Overlook Loop Trail (3.4 Miles). This is
considered a moderate to strenuous trail for active individuals.
Trail has some loose rocks and acorns. Wear comfortable shoes
and bring water. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Discover why pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems and
how you can help. Participants will learn about insect and animal
pollination, then create handmade seed paper shaped like plants
and animals to plant at home and support local pollinators. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The year is 1736. The second town of the new Georgia colony is ready for fresh settlers. Join us on a short hike as we travel the footpaths made by the brave Scottish Highlanders. Hear about their recruitment by General James Oglethorpe and their journey across the ocean. Experience the homes they built and the culture they brought. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Women served in many capacities during the Civil War, both on and off the battlefield. The efforts and services they provided during the Civil War were a turning point in the fight for women's equality. The home front played an essential role in the war for both the Union and the Confederacy. 5.50-9.75 912-727-2339.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps gathered over 2.5 million of the neediest and turned their hands to the creation and conservation of many of the monuments and forests we enjoy today. Join us for a presentation about the duties and lives of these young men. The CCC Fire Tower will be opened to explore afterwards. Begins at the Fire Tower at 1:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 1:30-3:30 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Prescribed burns, habitat and wildlife can go hand in hand. Join us in looking at areas recently burned and how that is good for the gopher tortoise, quail and more. We will meet at the tables near the Park Office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Meet our Ranger at the tables by the Park office to learn the basics of Geocaching. $2 per person activity fee. RSVP by 3/1/2026. We will meet at the tables near the Park Office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join us at the Archery Range for advanced tips and hands-on training with our certified USA Archery Instructor.
sharpen your aim and take your shot to the next level.
All equipment provided
Perfect for archers ready to step beyond the basics! $15. 229-276-1004.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Hard Labor Creek in 1934, and finished their work here in 1939. They left behind the camp they lived and worked in, in which some buildings still stand today. Join a ranger on a historic tour through what remains of Georgia's only standing CCC Camp. Program geared towards ages 8+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Become a wildlife detective for a day! With a ranger, children will examine animal skulls and furs to learn the clues that reveal if each animal was a predator or prey animal, and that show if it was an herbivore, a carnivore, or an omnivore. Please call the park office to pre-register. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy activities centered around the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. Tour our 100+ year old barn and creamery, enjoy an open house in the 150+ year old mansion, take a hayride, see cooking and butter making demonstrations, listen to live music, and meet local arts and crafts vendors. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 shaped the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. Monumental Moment, Receive a stamp in your book !
Meet at the Park Office to hike the ADA trail.
Free Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Some of the best edible and medicinal herbs are the first to appear after the full worm moon. Join the Naturalist to see what's out. Meet on the front porch of the park office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderate). Free Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase. Then, turn in your map and receive an Easter goodie bag. This event is for all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am - 4 pm, from March 3 to April 5. Win an extra prize for sending us a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Macro Hike
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Join Jack Hill State Park and learn how to identify a wide range of trees local to the southeast! Our naturalist will guide visitors of all ages through this educational program. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Let’s take it bird by bird! Learn how to identify different bird species in this beginner’s program with tips that will help you start your bird watching journey. We will take a short hike and use shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat to identify a variety of birds and learn how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join our Naturalist for a Guided Tour of Kolomoki Mounds as the sun sinks down and the moon rises up, as we learn about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago. Closed toed shoes & flashlights advised. Binoculars & cameras welcome! Hike will last about 1 hour and will cover about ¾ of a mile. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our Park's blackwater lake! Let's see how many of the native plants and animals we can spot. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. All minors ages 3-11 must share a kayak with an adult. $25 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to make your own bird feeders from recycled items! What a great way to celebrate our feathered friends and the role they play in our environment! Let's keep our pollinators happy. Hope to see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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No one plans to get lost. Be prepared to protect yourself from the elements and survive the night. Meet at the archery range picnic shelter and learn how to build a survival shelter. Please wear closed toed shoes. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for St. Patrick's themed beginner archery. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up
Please stop by the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660 to register in advance. Programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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March 3rd was a day that rang out in Cherokee history. Join our Rangers in the reconstructed Council House to learn about the Supreme Court case that changed history for both the United States and the Cherokee people. Court case demonstrations will also take place so visitors can learn how the Cherokee Nation emulated the U.S. Judicial Branch. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Come join us to help commemorate the battle of Van's Creek which happened February 11, 1779. Although this wasn't a significant battle, it help lead up to the defeat of the British during the battle at Kettle Creek a few days later. Located at the Walter McNeely Event Center. Parking fee required. 706-213-2045.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you give two Park Rangers a microphone? Join us for our very first Ramblin' Rangers, where Rangers Ashley and Ant will each talk about FDR-related topics they don't always get to discuss. The Rangers will also be leading a in-depth Q&A and try their best to answer any FDR related questions you have! $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Archery
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
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Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Learn all about flowers while making your own paper blooming bouquet. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person. Call (912) 598-2300 to register for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35 parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. Call 770 732 2613 to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Stop by the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and grab a scavenger hunt sheet! Walk around the museum and learn more about the monumental moments of history within our park! Bring back a completed sheet for a prize! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Ever dreamed of hiking the Gorge Floor but worried about getting lost? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a Guided Gorge Floor Hike and explore one of Georgia’s most breathtaking landscapes with one of our fearless Rangers leading the way. No guesswork—just adventure! This hike is very technical and strenuous, but rewarding. Must RSVP! $20 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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See our animal displays and learn about owls, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. Visit with our Corn Snake and learn fascinating facts about the snakes you find in the park and your own backyard. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Do you like mushroom or fairy's? This one is for you, come out and create a mushroom fairy landscape on canvas! All supplies will be provided. Meet at the Campground Pavilion! Please call the Park office to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Calling all green thumbs!
The Wormsloe Heritage Gardeners would like to share their knowledge and heirloom seeds with you! Come by to get free seeds and bring some of your own to share! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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