Wild Georgia Events

Chattahoochee Bend State Park


Friday, April 4, 2025

Capture Nature with a Naturalist
Friday, Apr 4, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join out Naturalist on an easy 1 hour hike to find and identify local bird species. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring your camera, binoculars and water. Spaces limited, call to get your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Animal Tracks
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join our Naturalist at the Day-Use- Area for a hike on the Riverside Trail to the tower to find and identify animal tracks of various Georgia species. Followed by a sweet treat at the Visitor Center (Turtle Tracks/ Vanilla Ice-cream). Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring camera and water. Spots limited call to get your spot. $10.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, April 11, 2025

Reading with a Ranger: A Night in a Bats Life
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join our Naturalist in learning the 5 primary senses of a bat, followed by the reading of Stellaluna. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Easter Egg Trail Hunt Extravaganza
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
All Day Easter Egg Trail Hunt! (Ages 6-15years old) Come hunt for easter eggs along the trails! Find the RARE golden egg and win a special prize! Donations to Naturalist Program accepted and appreciated. FREE plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Kids Egg Hunt Extravaganza
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Kids ages 1-5 only. Located on the helicopter pad for little ones to get the hunt on. Donations to the Naturalist Program accepted and appreciated. FREE plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Lichen and Fungi, Oh My!
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join our Naturalist on a hike of the Flat Rock Trail to discover what Lichen and Fungi are growing amongst the beautiful vast landscape of rocks. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring your camera and water. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Dragonflies and Damsels
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn about some of Georgia's beautiful "masters of the air". Hike with the Naturalist to identify dragonflies at Beavers Pond. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Rangers Give a Hoot, Do You?
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn about Georgia's most common owl, the Screech Owl. We will be going over details about its habitat, anatomy, and diet, followed by the dissection of owl pellets. Spots are limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Snakes and Lizards
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn how to identify venomous and non-venomous species of snakes and lizards in the park. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Campfire Fun for the Family
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come join us for an evening of s'mores, songs, stories! Bring your favorite hot beverage: coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate. S'mores will be provided. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. $7.00 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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