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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air. Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the riverside trail with a park ranger. We'll give you a scavenger hunt card - the person who finds everything gets a prize! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Our park's Naturalist will be conducting a program on the endangered plants and animals of Cloudland Canyon in the Interpretive Center at 10:00 AM, followed by opportunities for GSA Troops to participate in conservation and service activities around the park. Please contact the Park office if you would like to schedule a program for your Troop. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! 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! Pre-registration is required, you can call ahead or register in the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 770-387-3747.
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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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The Georgia Aster is a beautiful wildflower of our park that needs our help! Find out why they are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems. Take part in helping your local native plant species by joining us in creating decorative handmade seed paper that you can plant in your own backyard. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for girl scouts love state parks day at Florence Marina for an introductory class to fishing! We will also learn about habitat restoration for endangered fish. All poles and bait will be provided. Meet at the visitor center at Florence Marina. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Girl Scout troops are invited to come out and help us keep our park beautiful. After our Girl Scouts will get a guided tour through the Fort. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Register your troop to experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort McAllister on this ranger-guided tour of the fort and barracks, as we recount history and tell stories of the last battle of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. We will also offer a musket demo during this tour. This program requires Fort Admission. $8-$15. 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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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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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work independently or as a family team to build your own shelter using natural materials from the forest—such as sticks, branches, and vines. Then, learn essential skills in fire building and knot tying. All supplies are provided. This program is geared toward ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Registration begins after 7/26/25. $25 if you use our kayaks. $20 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring Girl Scouts for this fun guided hike where we will do some nature learning and play bingo for prizes at the same time. Space is limited. We will hike 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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Any local Girl Scouts welcome to come and fish, search the lakeside for other critters and learn about local fish species! Some fishing gear provided, or bring your own! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Girl Scout Troops are invited to the park to participate in multiple service projects. Project options include trash clean up along the trails, as well as the option to assist the Friends Group with a park event.Plan to meet at the park office and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Park Naturalist to view and identify our native butterflies and bees. Learn about which plants support our local ecosystem, and how you can help benefit pollinators throughout Georgia. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Welcome all Girl Scouts for this statewide effort. Join our Naturalist on the Lake Trail hike, after making your own hiking stick. We'll return and work on our archery skills at the range. The day will conclude after planting seeds in our pollinator garden. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring your Girl Scouts out for a day of learning and adventure. Join the rangers for guided tours at 10am and 1pm. The print shop will be open giving demonstrations throughout the day and visitors can make a souvenir page of paper, 1830's style. Self-guided tour option available throughout the day also
Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Help make Panola Mountain State Park a better place for all by helping clean up trash around the park and along the nature trails. This event is free for all ages, but please register your Troop or Girl Scout by calling the park. Parking will be waived for all volunteers. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike of the Rock Outcrop Trail (0.75 mi) to lean how to prepare for a hike, best hiking practices, and what to do if you were to get lost. This event is free for all ages, but please call the park to register your troop or Girl Scout. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Step back in time and learn what games were popular to play during the 1800s. This event is free for all ages, but please call the park to register your troop or Girl Scout. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!
Scavenging for something fun and healthy to do? Let's go out to explore and see what we can find! Finish your Scavenger Hunt first and pick a prize. All items can be found around the park this time of year. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come and explore what it takes to be a bird! Together we will drive into the interesting anatomy of our feathered friends. Learning what makes birds different from all other creatures and how unique each bird really is! $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Have you heard? Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks - especially Skidaway Island State Park! Gather your Troop and come on over for a visit. We can always use your help keeping the trails clean and tidy. Parking is free for volunteers. Check in at the front desk for your volunteer parking pass. 912-598-2300.
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Come to Smithgall Woods to learn all about what you can be munching on in the fall.
This program consists of 1 hour of indoor class time, before we head out on a short hike to see what we can find!
Learn about the difference between edible, medicinal, and supplemental plants, and what can be foraged ethically in the Southern Blueridge region. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Nature has so much to offer, so lets learn all about by using the 5 senses! What does Sweet Pepper-bush smell like? What do warblers sound like? We will figure that out! We will be hiking the Trembling Earth Nature Trail which is 0.75 miles and is on easy terrain. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring plenty of water. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Girl Scouts are cordially invited to share tea with Mr. Hunnicutt, the famous Victorian photographer, and learn of the town of Tallulah Falls and its historic residents. After, they will have the opportunity to dress and sit for their portrait. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Calling all girls scouts to try their hand at archery in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day. 706-356-4362.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Enjoy an Archery 101 class and hayride through the park. We will meet at Picnic shelter #1 and take a hayride to the archery range where we will enjoy Archery 101, followed by a hayride through the park. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Girl scouts get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air! Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the trails. We'll give you a scavenger hunt card - and the person who finds everything first wins a prize! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Our park's Naturalist will be conducting a program on the endangered plants and animals of Cloudland Canyon in the Interpretive Center at 10:00 AM, followed by opportunities for GSA Troops to participate in conservation and service activities around the park. Please contact the Park office if you would like to schedule a program for your Troop. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Calling all Girl Scout Troops! Walk with Etowah rangers and earn your Junior Ranger badge by participating in nature and history activities! $2-6 Admission. 770-387-3747.
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Join us for a nature craft while we learn about the Gorgone Checkerspot Butterfly and its hostplants and how we can take part in protecting this species. We will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and wet-felt a Checkerspot cocoon (chrysalis) out of wool. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Register your Girl Scout troop to join a Ranger for a nature hike around the three-mile Redbird Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of the Ogeechee River and maritime forest while learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's coast. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-727-2339 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance (after 7/26/25). $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking (any minor needs to be accompanied by an adult). Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. Event open to all public, including Girl Scouts. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring Girl Scouts to learn about the snakes of Georgia! We will discuss the special niche that snakes fill in their ecosystems as well as touch on some threats to our Georgia snake species. We will also discuss venomous snake identification and make a beaded bracelet inspired by the Eastern Coral Snake. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Any local Girl Scouts welcome to come and fish, search the lakeside for other critters and learn about local fish species! Some fishing gear provided, or bring your own! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our Park Naturalist to view and identify our native butterflies and bees. Learn about which plants support our local ecosystem, and how you can help benefit pollinators throughout Georgia. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Calling all Girls Scouts for Girl Scouts Love State Park Day!
Do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work independently or as a family team to build your own shelter using natural materials. Then, learn essential skills in fire building and knot tying. This program is geared toward ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Georgia State Parks Highschooler Art Contest. Paint a landscape scene from our park and earn a chance to have your work featured in the state capital! If you love art and the outdoors and you're currently a Georgia high school student, you are eligible to participate.
Must RSVP by 10/17 for art supplies to be provided! $5 parking. 706-752-7981.
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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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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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Bring your hot chocolate, apple cider, or coffee and join the Ranger in a hike along the flat rock trail for a beautiful night of stargazing. Have fun learning how to use the Skyview App to identify different constellations! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Bring your favorite art medium and join the park Naturalist for an art session at one of the park's inspiring spots. This is especially geared for high school students participating in the statewide parks art contest. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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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Step back in time and learn the craft of making traditional rag dolls. This hands-on program will guide you through the history and techniques of creating the dolls used by children in the 1860s. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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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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The Friends of Hamburg State Park will fire up the 1920's gristmill to demonstrate how corn is processed into Con Meal and Grits.
$5.00 per person to enter the mill, $5.00 paking fee per vehicle. We will have regional crafts for the kids, and other activities planned! $5 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all high school students! Join us as the park hosts an art contest and paint the park's beautiful landscapes. The contest is open to 9th-12th grades and participants will have the opportunity to be submit their paintings for consideration to be displayed at the Georgia State Capitol. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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We are holding our annual Food Truck and Vendors Bazaar on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We anticipate hundreds of shoppers coming out to eat and browse. Please email 2retiredroamers@gmail.com for any questions or call 912-670-1603. $5 parking. 912-670-1603.
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Join the Park Rangers for a day of learning how paper, corn husk dolls, rivercane blow guns & darts and more were made during New Echota's early 19th century time period.
Try your hand at making them all and take home your handywork!
Fee includes access to trails and self-guide tour of historic grounds and buildings of New Echota. 6$-8$. 706-624-1321.
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Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Are you interested in learning watercolor techniques or looking for an opportunity to paint outside? Meet at 10 AM with a Naturalist and hike out to paint the scenic Etowah River and surrounding landscape. Art supplies are provided!
High school students have an opportunity to submit their artwork in the upcoming Georgia State Parks Art Contest! $10 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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High School students! Have you heard about the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites art contest? Join local artist Lauren Deloris and the Park Naturalist at the fall line where we'll sketch an incredible view of the natural falls of the Towaliga River. Pencils, colored pencils, wild-crafted artist's charcoal, and sketching paper provided. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. With our identifier in-hand, we'll search for birds, bugs, lizards, & snakes, and we're sure to find plenty of flora! Check-in & register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Home school children this Jr. Ranger program is for you! Learn about wildlife as the Park Ranger shares furs and mounted animals. Go on a nature hike experiencing the sights and sounds of nature. Learn No Trace principals and more. $6 per child
Pre-registration required $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Don't forget, September 27 2025, Your State Park Workday, 9am-12pm. Water and snacks will be provided. if you can join us please call 706-614-8348. Help us make a positive difference. 706-456-2602.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Bring your furry canine on an autumn hike near the beautiful woodland creeks to enjoy the fall foliage and to celebrate our State Park! Stop by the visitor center to grab a bandana for Fido provided by our Friends of Chattahoochee Bend Volunteers.
Payment covers dog bandana, if the owner wishes to have a matching bandana it is an additional $8.00. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and smores! Please bring your own lawn chair and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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The Friends of Cloudland Canyon State park will be hosting a variety of clean-up and other volunteer opportunities on the trails and around the park. Come help give back to our great state parks! 706-657-4050.
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Help us cleanup along the river at two commonly used fishing areas or join us on the trails as we help to make Crooked River cleaner!
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet or dirty. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Looking for a way to serve your community and help make our State Parks more beautiful? Volunteers are encouraged to join our staff and Friends Chapter for a day of outdoor park clean up and revitalization! Registered Volunteers get Free Admission. 770-387-3747.
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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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Join us to volunteer and clean up trash and debris in the marina! Supplies will be provided. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Support native and endangered flora species by lending a hand! We will be removing invasive plants throughout the nature trail, as well as planting native plants. Volunteers receive FREE admission! 912-437-4770.
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Help beautify your local state park by joining Fort McAllister Pine and Red Bird Creek Trail clean-up! 912-727-2339.
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Join us for our biggest volunteer day of the year! Lend a helping hand as we spend the morning cleaning and clearing branches, debris, and more. Please register in advance. 912-884-5999. 912-884-5999.
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Creek & stream cleanup along the Wilkins Greenway & Birdberry trail will be the focus of this year's event. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts and free admission to the park during Your State Parks day. Registration is required. Please register at the Yargo Trail Crew website. Free! 770-867-3489.
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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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Come out and improve Hard Labor Creek by volunteering for Your State Parks Day! There will be a variety of volunteer projects to choose for all ages and skills. RSVP by emailing: friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com and to get more info. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Volunteers and anyone can come and help in fun efforts to replenish our park, cleaning up garbage and refreshing our pollinator garden! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Come out for a day of activities and fun! There will be a fishing rodeo for 15 yo and under, Reptile and Raptor Shows, face painting, rock climbing, food, ice cream, archery, and more! Contact the Park Office for any questions at 7068570826. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Show your support for the historic site by joining our rangers and volunteers caring for the vegetable, herb, and flower gardens and the historical farm buildings. Work gloves are recommended. Guided tours of the site will be offered afterwards. 478-986-5172.
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Join us in our effort to preserve the habitats of our wildlife by doing clean up and trail maintenance. Mid morning snacks and a lunch will be provided by the Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park. We will also be discussing some of the history and heritage of our Park. We will meet at Group Shelter 3. Sign up at the Visitor Center. Thank You. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Call for volunteers to help with clearing and blazing trails impacted by Helene, Work involves removing logs, branches and other debris from the trails. This work will be followed by blazing the trails. Supplies will be provided. Please bring work gloves. Water will be provided. The parking fee will be waived. $0. 706-541-0321.
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Join other lovers of Cherokee history and support New Echota as we perform various landscaping projects around the visitor center, historic grounds and along New Town Creek Nature Trail. 706-624-1321.
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Join Friends of Panola volunteers as we work to keep our public lands beautiful and clean. We will be working on various clean-up projects around the Nature Center. Bring water, gardening gloves, and tools if you would like. Register by calling the park office. 770-389-7801.
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Join the Friends of Pickett's Mill in helping to improve our natural and historical areas here in the park. We will focus our efforts on the Large Wheat Field. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Admission is free for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Join our friends group to volunteer to help clean up our trails and keep our park beautiful!
Meet at the visitor center at Providence Canyon. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Join us for Celebrate Your State Parks Day at Red Top Mountain! We will be removing Bush Clover from our grounds to help protect our shoreline. We'll meet at Webster's Ferry at 9:00 AM and work until 12:30 PM, pulling up this invasive plant. If you're interested in participating, please call the Visitor Center to register. Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Enjoy a day of volunteering with the staff and the "Friend's of the Little White House ." We will be cleaning up and trimming part of our new nature trail and grounds. 706-655-5870.
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Have you heard? The Friends of Skidaway Island State Park is growing! Make new friends and join our group of volunteers as we tackle the trails, filling holes and cutting back vegetation. Bring work gloves, a water bottle, and can-do attitude! Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking is free for volunteers. Check in at the front desk for your volunteer parking pass. 912-598-2300.
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Join us in our efforts in cleaning up our water ways and other areas of the park and celebrate Your State Parks Day! Trash bags will be provided. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join our Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park to help beautify the park by painting the 1913 Jail and light trail maintenance. 706-754-7981.
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Volunteers will assist in cleaning antique furniture inside this historic stagecoach in and work on grounds beautification outside the inn. 706-886-2256.
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Join Friends of Tugaloo at the Pavilion to celebrate Your State Parks Day. They'll be hosting a membership drive and community outreach where visitors can learn about the park and what Friends of Tugaloo do to help make our park the best it can be. 706-356-4362.
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Enjoy a day of volunteering with the staff and the "Friend's of Victoria Bryant State Park." We will be cleaning up and trimming part of the Inner Loop Trail. Parking is free for all volunteers that day, and a free hot dog lunch, as a "Thank You" for giving back! We will meet at Picnic Shelter #4. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Come help rangers pick up trash and complete trail maintenance on the Interpretive trail and the Battery Trail. There will be a limited supply of gloves and tools - bring your own if you have a favorite.
*Admission is free for those helping with trail clean up* 912-353-3023.
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Bring your favorite art medium and join the park Naturalist for an art session at one of the park's inspiring spots. This is especially geared for high school students participating in the statewide parks art contest. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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It's Your State Parks Day, get out to the Parks! Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with fun games, activities, and discovery tables. Nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our Naturalist Chainey for a Sunday morning painting in the park. We have plenty of beautiful green spaces and wildlife to use for your inspiration! Supplies will be provided with the program Fee. $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Creek & stream cleanup along the Wilkins Greenway & Birdberry trail will be the focus of this year's event. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts and free admission to the park during Your State Parks day. Registration is required. Please register at the Yargo Trail Crew website. Free! 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. Starts & ends at the Visitor Center. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn about the creatures that live in Hard Labor Creek and ask a naturalist any questions you have about the wildlife of the park. This program will include a live snake presentation. Program held in front of the Park Office. Program open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come our for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy your lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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Bring your camera and enjoy taking in the fall foliage on the Wild Turkey Trail along the creek. Wildlife you might capture include white tail deer, coyotes, bobcats, eastern cottontail, eagles, osprey, and more!
For beginners and experience photographers. $8 Adult $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls! Bring your own stick horse for some down home old timey fun! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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In celebration of the Georgia State Parks Art Contest. We want you to take part in sharing the beauty of our state park! This contest is open to Georgia residents in 9th – 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year. Earn a chance to have your art displayed at the Georgia State Capitol. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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See Fort McAllister come back to life with our immersive Candle Lantern Tour! You'll be guided through the grounds by the soft glow of candlelight. Witness theatrics including musket and cannon firings, blacksmithing, and grueling medical practices. Explore the eerie bunkers and take a peek into the barracks where the Fort's Major resides. $25. 912-727-2339.
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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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Join our ranger for a fun morning of learning about migrating butterflies! We will identify the species and see these migrating pollinators in flight on their way south for winter! Fee includes access to regularly scheduled plantation house tours. $5.50- $8.75 912-264-7333.
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