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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Harvesting Memories: Hand Dipped Candles
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 to Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Past and present come together as you make an old fashioned hand dipped candle with family and friends. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center. Registration is required in advance and space is limited. Ages 6 and up $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Christmas in the Park
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Going Deep: Geology of the Canyon Bottom
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 10 AM to 12 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. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tarpology 101
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn to build a variety of simple shelters using tarps. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Birding Basics
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
In collaboration with the Camden County Audubon Society, enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with a Master Birder. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Pocket Park
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* 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 $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Having Fun with Blowguns
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Learn about one of the most simple and effective historic tools used taking down small game: The blowgun! Blowguns were often the first weapon given children to teach basic hunting skills! From 1PM-2PM, visitors can spend time with a ranger and learn how to make simple blow darts from every day materials and test them out on 3D animal targets. $5. 770-387-3747.
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Holiday Cards at the Park
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drinking History: Sipping with the Guale
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Guale Indians who called these coastal marshes home used a variety of plants to prepare helpful herbal "teas". Join us on a walking tour where we discover the history of this tribe. Enjoy a cup of spruce and yaupon, two most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Drinking History: Sipping with the Guale
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Guale Indians who called these coastal marshes home used a variety of plants to prepare helpful herbal "teas". Join us on a walking tour where we discover the history of this tribe. Enjoy a cup of spruce and yaupon, two most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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History of Calligraphy
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Come learn the art of calligraphy and how the practice has changed over time. Try your hand at the age-old practice of penmanship yourself with tools of the time. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come learn all about the habits and diet of the black bear and the unfortunate impact human interference has on this keystone species. Get a chance to touch real black bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Old Fort Picnic Area at 11:00 AM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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History Hike - Follow in the Steps of the CCC - CANCELLED 11/30
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Pinecone Fire Starters
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Jumpstart your campfire skills! Meet the Naturalist in the Program Area to learn how to make these easy fire starters from scratch. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Birding Banter at the Museum
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Museum for an excerpt on bird life cycles, local species and other facts! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Feather Fun!
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join us at the Museum for a fun craft involving feathers and to learn more about local bird species! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Creature Feature
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pickett's Meals: CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Due to expected wind, cold temperatures, and rain, this outdoor program has been cancelled. 770-443-7850.
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Fall Arts and Crafts
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Reptile Rendezvous
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Stop by the Event Room in the Visitors Center for some Snake School. Or Turtle Teachin’… Just be sure to meet our 2 Eastern Box Turtles as well as our Gray Rat Snake and Eastern Kingsnake. We will also be offering some fun arts and crafts. Come by anytime between 2:00 PM-4:00PM $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Mosaic Magic: Snakes
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
You will be mesmerized by the beautiful art you can create! Come learn how to make a beautiful keepsake mosaic commemorating the season with a snake design while discussing these animals with a ranger. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot in advance. 8 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Fire Starting Fun
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Learn about the basics of fire starting and build an fun edible campfire! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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