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Monday, March 16, 2026

St. Patick's Day Glow Hike
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Wear your green, LED lights and glow sticks for this fun night hike on the Flat Rock Trail. Bring your flashlight to search for native plants, animal tracks and scat along the granite outcrops. The Ranger will have additional glow items and black UV lights for biofluorescent nature. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Sitton's Gulch Hike
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Possum on the half-shell: The rise of Armadillos
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Mar 16, 2026 until Mar 30, 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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Equestrian Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Mar 16, 2026 until Mar 22, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Calling all equestrians, come test your luck with this Saint Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt! Ask for a sheet from the visitor center, and look for hidden shamrocks on Equestrian Loop #1. When you cross Bridge #1, go to the left. One lucky participant's name will be drawn after March 22nd for a special prize! Normal trail fees apply. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Homeschool Day: Birds of Georgia!
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered what the biggest owl in Georgia is, or which bird can fly backwards? Come find out at this Birds of Georgia program! Play 2 educational games followed by a craft at Picnic Shelter 1. Call the visitor center to pre-register. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pioneer Living
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Participants will step back in time getting a glimpse at the way our ancestors lived. They will learn what men, women and children were responsible for. They will create a pioneer toy and a broom from nature. They will learn how to churn butter and dip candles. Then we will go on a nature hike learning how our ancestors used nature to survive. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Beautiful Blossoms
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
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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