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Crooked River State Park


Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Conservation Hike
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Join us for National Wildlife Conservation Day on a guided hike while we talk about the different ways that DNR protects local wildlife, while also doing our part and keeping our park's trails clean. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024

DIY Bird Feeders
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, December 6, 2024

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Survival Basics: Campfire Building
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 6 PM to 6:45 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, Dec 6, 2024 7 PM to 8 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! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Herp, Herp, Hooray
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Squid Dissection
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Thursday, December 12, 2024

DIY Bird Feeders
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Squid Dissection
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Night Hike
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Meet at the Nature Center for a Ranger-led sensory night hike and connect with nature through activities designed to engage all of your senses. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Thursday, December 19, 2024

DIY Bird Feeders
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, December 20, 2024

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Dec 20, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray
Friday, Dec 20, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Squid Dissection
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Night Hike
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Meet at the Nature Center for a Ranger-led sensory night hike and connect with nature through activities designed to engage all of your senses. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Thursday, December 26, 2024

DIY Bird Feeders
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Explore the area and learn about our fine feathered friends while making a locally sourced bird feeder with pine cones. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, December 27, 2024

Survival Basics: Campfire Building
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 6 PM to 6:45 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, Dec 27, 2024 7 PM to 8 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! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Fishing FUNdamentals
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

First Day Hike on the Sempervirens
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Start your new year breathing in that fresh salt marsh air as we take to the trails! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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First Day Hike - Paddle into the New Year
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Start your new year off right with a ranger-guided tour of the Crooked River. Have a chance to see the local wildlife and end our journey with an unforgettable sunrise. $50.00 per person . $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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First Day Hike - Birding Basics
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Breath in that fresh New Year air as we strap on our hiking shoes, grab our binoculars, and go birding! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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