Wild Georgia Events

Events starting 5/31/2025


Saturday, June 7, 2025

34th Annual Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Kids 15 and younger can try to win prizes for largest fish or youngest angler, as well as a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing in Lake Liberty. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Birds of Prey
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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National Black Bear Day!
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Come celebrate our American Black Bears and hear from Black Bear enthusiast, Gerold Hodge with Appalachian Friends of Bears! Learn about what part they play in the environment, what they do for us, and what we can do to help them. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Apps to Nature 101 with Bird Bingo
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come learn how to use the two different Apps to Nature that the Naturalist use, followed by a fun game of bird bingo! Winner gets a prize! $8 Adult /$5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Creek Critters
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Beach Bash Tournament
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Missing the thrill of a school field day? Come to our beach to play classic field day games like a spoon race and limbo. We will split you into teams so you can come with a group or by yourself and make some new friends! For people of all ages looking to have some fun on the beach. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Fish of Georgia Campfire Program
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how you can age a fish, or what the state record is for the biggest fish caught in Georgia? Come find out at the Fish of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a story 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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Paint The Park at Sunset
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. $3 per person, call the visitor's center at 678-450-7726 to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Archery
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Conservation Coloring Stories
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Nature's Art Box: Found Art: Flowers
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Archery
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Archery target shooting adventure for ages 12 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration, at Visitor Center, required(8am-5pm). Meet at archery shelter. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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National Trails Day Hike
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, and care for our public lands and trails! Join the Rangers at Etowah for a guided hike along our mile long Perimeter Nature Trail. As we hike, visitors will learn more about the rich Mississippian Culture! 770-387-3747.
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National Trails Day Hike
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, and care for our public lands and trails! Join the Rangers at Etowah for a guided hike along our mile long Perimeter Nature Trail. As we hike, visitors will learn more about the rich Mississippian Culture! 770-387-3747.
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Eye Spy Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Salamander Meander
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants and the importance of their habitats. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear tennis shoes you can get wet. All ages welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment required at the Park Office. Park at the Pool. Meet to the right of the playground. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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National Black Bear Day Celebration
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears, followed by black bear themed crafts and games. Come celebrate Fort Mountain's most iconic mammal. Begins at Picnic Shelter 5 at 1:00. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Loop Around the Lake
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM  
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center prior to event start time. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Campfire Program
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join us around the campfire for stories and s’mores. Bring your friends and enjoy some time with them, and maybe make a few new ones. S’mores will be provided. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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