Monumental Moments Events

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Salamander Secrets
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 19, 2026 until Jan 31, 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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Martin Luther King Day Hike
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
** Please note time change from 9 am to 1 pm due to expected low temperatures** Join us for a Martin Luther King Day Hike. We will meet at the office and hike the 3 mile trail through the Mill House. Dogs welcome but must be on a leash. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Make A Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at the picnic tables by the park office to make a pine cone bird feeder for your birds during the winter months. Supplies are included for you to make a pine cone feeder to take home to feed your birds. Registration deadline is 5 pm on January 15, 2026. $3 per person plus parking fee parking fee required. 478-763-2759. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Junior Rangers Outdoor Adventure
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Junior Rangers learning experiences will include orienteering skills, a winter hike, fire building and campfire cooking. They will learn how to find points in the woods by compass, during the hike they will learn how animals survive in the winter. We will complete the day learning how to start a fire without a match and then campfire cooking. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Help us keep Panola beautiful on this national day of volunteer service dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll work on giving the park some TLC by cleaning up trash around Alexander Lakes. Must register in advance by calling the Nature Center. Meet at the Alexander Lake Parking Lot. Click event for more details. 770-389-7801.
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Kids Care: Cleanup Challenge
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 12 PM to 4 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
On this National Day of Service, here’s an opportunity to give back! As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” Stop by the Visitor Center to receive instructions and materials. Junior Rangers will receive credit towards a Kids Care service patch. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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