Monumental Moments Events

George L. Smith State Park


Saturday, February 7, 2026

Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
We will meet at the tables near the Park office and make a pinecone birdfeeder for you to take home for the birds in your yard to add extra nutrients they may need during the winter months. $3 activity fee. rsvp by 2/5/2025 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Geocaching for Beginners
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet our Ranger at the picnic tables near the park office & learn the basics of geocaching & general rules then head out to find one nearby. Smartphone or tablet needed along with the geocache app downloaded (use free version). This will involve a hike, close toe shoes suggested, dress appropriately for weather. $2 activity fee. rsvp by 2/5/26 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Geocaching for Beginners
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet our Ranger at the picnic tables near the park office & learn the basics of geocaching & general rules then head out to find one nearby. Smartphone or tablet needed along with the geocache app downloaded (use free version). This will involve a hike, close toe shoes suggested, dress appropriately for weather. $2 activity fee. rsvp by 2/5/26 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Wildlife hike with a Ranger
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet our Ranger at the Park office & head out to hike the 3 mile trail and look for wildlife and signs of wildlife. Closed toes shoes suggested, dress appropriately for weather. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Leaf Journaling
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at Shelter 4 to take a short hike and gather leaves to make a leaf journal for your Valentines Day visit to our Park. Wear closed toe shoes and dress appropriately for weather. $2 per person activity fee. RSVP by Feb 10, 2026. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Fire making and Smores
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at shelter 4 to learn how to make fire with magnesium fire starter, then enjoy making smores and fellowship. $2 per person, RSVP by Feb 10, 2026 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Geocaching for Beginners
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger to discuss the basics of geocaching. We will meet at the tables near the park office, then take a short hike to locate a geocache. Wear closed toe shoes for hike. $2 per person, RSVP by Feb 10, 2026 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Making a Paracord Slide Bracelet
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger at the tables near the Park office and learn how to easily make a slide paracord bracelet out of only a piece of paracord / small rope that participants can take home with them. $2 activity fee. rsvp by 2-10-2025 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, February 16, 2026

Presidents Day Hike
Monday, Feb 16, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger in a hike on Presidents Day. We will hike the 3 mile trail so wear closed toes shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. We will leave from the Park office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Prescribed Burns and Wildlife
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Prescribed burns, habitat and wildlife can go hand in hand. Join us in looking at areas recently burned and how that is good for the gopher tortoise, quail and more. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Geocaching for Beginners
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet our Ranger at the tables by the Park office to learn the basics of Geocaching. $2 per person activity fee. RSVP by 3/1/2026. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Spring Forward Hike
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger as we Spring Forward this weekend. We will hike the Deer Run Trail Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Geocaching for Beginners
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Meet our Ranger at the table by the Park office to learn the basics of Geocaching. $2 per person activity fee. RSVP by 3/1/2026. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Frogs of Georgia
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
In observance of World Frog Day (3/20), join us at the Park Office to talk about the Frogs of Georgia, their habitat, what they eat and more. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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The Sparrows of Georgia
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
For World Sparrow Day (3/20) we will meet at the Park office and talk about the Sparrows of Georgia and then spend some time near the bird feeder to see if any visit. Bring a picnic lunch for afterwards and see how many birds you may see. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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1st Saturday of Spring Hike
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 to Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger on the First Day of Spring Hike on the Deer Run Trail. We will meet at the Park Office. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Paint a Gourd for the Martins
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at the group building to paint a gourd to take home to attract Martin birds. Gourds and a variety of colors of paint provided. You design and paint yours exactly the way you want for your yard. $15 per gourd. Limited spots available, RSVP by 3/13/2026 in order to have gourds, brushes etc for everyone. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Crochet for Beginners
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 3:30 PM to 5 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Park Staff member Ms Brande at the group building to learn how to crochet. She will teach you the basics of how to hold the yarn, the hook and how to get started making your first square. Limited spots available, RSVP by 3/16/2026. Yarn and hook provided. $15 per person. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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