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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Tarpology 101
Saturday, Mar 22, 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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How to Build a Campfire
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 4 PM to 4:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the picnic shelter across from the archery range to practice different campfire building techniques. We will build mini campfires and learn to start them using flint fire starters. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Do you like to be prepared? Do you plan ahead? Carry survival essentials? If you are this person, but DO NOT know how to navigate an area by map and compass, then you are missing out on a very important skill set! No worries, we can get you up to speed. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival 101
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Hammock Camping 101
Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Tied Up in Knots
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short, hands-on program. All ages welcome. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, March 28, 2025

Tarpology 101
Friday, Mar 28, 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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Survival Basics: Campfire Building
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger. Each week holds something new! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Do you like to be prepared? Do you plan ahead? Carry survival essentials? If you are this person, but DO NOT know how to navigate an area by map and compass, then you are missing out on a very important skill set! No worries, we can get you up to speed. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

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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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Try your hand at the exciting sport of archery. Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! Compete against your family and friends to show them that you really are the best at everything! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Tied Up in Knots
Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short, hands-on program. All ages welcome. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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 12, 2025

Become a Campfire Chef: Peach Cobbler
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! We are celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day outside the visitor center by making this classic southern treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, April 18, 2025

Survival Basics: Campfire Building
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger. Each week holds something new! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Earth Day Campfire Program
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come learn from our naturalist the ways we can be better stewards for the environment in honor of Earth Day! Will include fun educational games like a recycle relay race. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Canyon Camp Out
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 4 PM to 9 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for a unique opportunity to camp in the canyons. Rangers will guide campers down to the canyons, teach campfire building, talk about backpacking essentials, and s'mores will be provided before camping overnight. Spots are limited, guest must call to register. $30/per tent $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Pollinators of Georgia Campfire Program
Saturday, May 3, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Pollinators of Georgia Campfire Program
Saturday, May 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Hamburg State Park - Mitchell, GA
Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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