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High Falls State Park


Saturday, March 29, 2025

Spring Mushroom Hike
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 to Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Spring fungi are brief, but beautiful in Georgia! Meet the Naturalist on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see if any fungi are out. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wood Ash: What is it Good For?
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
A lot! Meet at the firepit in the Program Area to discuss the many ways to use what you normally toss from your firepit. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Beginner Camping Hacks
Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
That good camping weather is upon us! Join the Naturalist at the Program Area to learn a few hacks that might prove useful if you are new to camping. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Spring Tree ID Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
We practiced identifying trees with no leaves, now let's try identifying trees with the new leaves and flowers of spring. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wild Georgia's Tri-Colored Bat Craft & Learn
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn about our local proposed endangered bat and make a cute one to take home. Also learn how you can participate in the State Wildlife Action Plan review and receive a stamp on your "Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow" bookmark. Two stamps before December earns a Wild Georgia sticker and four stamps earns a deck of playing cards. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Kudzu Cordage
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Our ancestors made cordage and rope by hand for thousands of years. Learn the reverse twist method to make cordage from natural fibers just like they did. Great for kudzu bark! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Geocaching 101 Hike
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Like a treasure hunt? The Naturalist will demonstrate the Geocaching app and we will practice on one of the caches in the park. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Homeschool Day: Fishing 101
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Homeschool students of all ages to learn the basics of fishing and about the common fish of High Falls State Park. Limited loaner poles available. Space is limited. Please register in advance and indicate if you need to reserve a loaner pole. Guardians must stay with their children. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Spring Historical Herbal Hike
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Can you identify Bloodroot? How about Little Brown Jug? Let's see what plants are out on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) and discuss traditional uses throughout history. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Repurposed Materials Craft
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Earth Day is just around the corner! Meet the Naturalist to make some old things new again. Choose between making a pair of earrings or a milk jug hanging planter. Do crafts at High Falls State Park and leave the cleanup to us! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Killer Mushrooms!
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
If you are new to mushrooming, come learn about the most common toxic mushrooms of the southeastern including the deadly toxic ones. We will also discuss their friendly look-a-likes. Meet at the Program Area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Spring Stamp Craft
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Let the beauty of spring inspire your creativity for this stamping craft The Naturalist will have a variety of stamps and ink pads so you can create a springtime scene on a card. Bring your own journal or canvass if you want to do more! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the park office any time after 9am and return by 4pm to receive your prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the Park Office any time after 9am and return with your pics before 4pm to pick out a prize. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Historic Hike: From Igneous Rock to Southern Rock
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn how the Mesozoic Era, the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Flood of '94 all shaped the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Toddler Time: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your littles and a blanket to sit on while we learn all about rain! Meet on the lawn behind the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Butterfly Craft and Learn
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn about the native butterflies of Georgia and make a butterfly magnet. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Spring Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
The morels have usually come and gone by the end of April in Georgia, but there are other cool mushrooms out this time of year! We'll start on the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Home School Day: High Falls State Park History
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschooling historians to learn all about the history of the land and water that is High Falls State Park. We will conclude with an optional hike on our Historic Trail (ADA). Guardians must stay with their children. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Monday, June 16, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Monday, Jun 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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Friday, June 20, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Friday, Jun 20, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Does your child enjoy the outdoors? Want to help them enjoy it more? At High Falls State Park's Junior Ranger Day Camp, kids will experience the fun of hiking, fishing, nature exploration, geocaching, games, arts & crafts and more. Kids will also receive a Junior Ranger badge at the end of the week. $100 for the week. 478-993-3053.
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