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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Sitton's Cave Adventures
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Marsh March
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 19, 2026 until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Peaceful Waters Paddle
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come enjoy an afternoon paddle on the calm waters of Lake Lanier. This program is $20 if you use one of our kayaks, or $10 if you bring your own. Meet at the day-use boat ramp. Ages 10+. Pre-registration required, call us soon as spots are limited! $20 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Skulls and Skins
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Come learn about skull and animal hide identification and how Native Americans at Etowah utilized bones and fur. Pre-registration is required $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Earth Day Hike: On Bartram's Trail
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Earth Day Hike: On Bartram's Trail William Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists of the 18th century. Join a ranger as we follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs. Make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Maritime Forest Tree ID Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Are you curious about what kind of trees live in our coastal forests? This one-mile hike along our Magnolia Trail will focus on exploring the taxonomy of local tree species. We will learn some basic techniques of tree identification and some of their historical uses. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Despair into Care: Life as a CCC Enrollee
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1:30 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for a verbal presentation about the history, duties and lives of the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC Fire Tower will be opened to explore afterwards. Begins at the Fire Tower at 1:30 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Fire Tower Open House
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
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 2:00-4:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our park Naturalists, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday Social Butterfly Strut
Sundays 11 AM - 12 PM – Apr 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. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Bat Life
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
In recognizing Bat Appreciation Day (4/17), Join our Ranger at the tables near the Park Office to learn about bats, if there are bats are the park and more. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Protecting the environment
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
To celebrate Earth Day (4/22) we will discuss how small acts such as picking up trash, recycling etc can help the environment. We will meet at the tables near the office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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History Hike - Follow in the Steps of the CCC
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
This ranger-led hike will take visitors along Lake Rutledge on a portion of our Beach Trail, and then up to see one of the only Civilian Conservation Corps Camps left standing in America. Participants will learn about CCC and Hard Labor Creek history. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Pre-registration required Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Historic Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Tour
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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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Almost Primitive Fire Starting Demonstration
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Practice using both a ferro rod and magnesium fire starter with local natural materials as tinder. Meet at the fire ring in the Program Area. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Bug Banter!
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Museum for a fun excerpt on different insect species and their importance! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Dragonfly Craft!
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Meet our naturalist at the Museum for a fun craft and class on native dragonfly species. Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
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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Camp Lawton Earthworks
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Tree to Meet You
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a hike along the Sweet Gum Trail where we will explore various tree species that inhabit the park. Learn about the characteristics of each and discuss their role in the environment. Additionally, we will address some endangered species in Georgia and events that led to their decline. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter Pour
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Mollusk Madness
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Have you ever picked up a shell and wondered about the mysterious animals that live inside them? Whether on the land or in the water, mollusks are all around us! Meet up with our naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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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Arts, Ancestry, and the Story of Us
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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. While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Evening Ecology Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Explore edible and multi use plants on this moderate 2 mile hike. Participants will never look at the forest the same way again. While education elements are geared at older audiences children as young as 5 are welcome. Please wear close toed shoes on this hike, and bring water Call 770-732-2613 to register, must be registered by 5 pm. $7 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Monumental Moments Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come hike the 1099 stairs and enjoy the rush of completing one of the most challenging hikes in our park! Bring plenty of water and snacks! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Hike with a Ranger
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy an informative hike with the park naturalist along the sassafras trail. Meet at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Ranger Mini Golf
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 10 PM to 11:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
play a fun game of mini golf with a ranger twist ! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Family Junior Ranger Camp 4/18-4/19: Surviving the American Revolution
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 8 AM to 2 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Grab your family and step back into 1776 at Wormsloe's Surviving the Revolution Camp. This isn't your typical history lesson, it's an immersive hands on experience where parents and kids work to tackle the challenges of the 1700's. Discover the secrets of a soldiers life to the resilience of the Homefront. Reservation required Adults $85, Kids $45 $45-$85. 912-353-3023.
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