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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Saturday, January 18, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Paint in the Park
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
All materials provided for this step by step painting lesson hosted at Sweetwater Creek State Park we'll be painting species of concern and endangered species of Georgia. Coffee, tea, and cocoa will avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-5871 or come in person prior to start time. 10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Backyard Birding
Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn about our winter visiting birds during this intro to birding program. We'll be observing various species of birds, learning how to benefit these seasonal visitors and coffee and tea will be available for participants. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Backyard Birding
Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn about our winter visiting birds during this intro to birding program. We'll be observing various species of birds, learning how to benefit these seasonal visitors and coffee and tea will be available for participants. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Monday, January 20, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Monday, Jan 20, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Winter Alive: Plant ID Hike
Monday, Jan 20, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This winter plant ID hike is just over a moderate mile long. You'll be able to see winter in a whole new perspective with these plants that still thrive in the winter. Close toed shoes required. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, January 31, 2025

Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This night hike will showcase the park in a way you haven't seen before. Be sure you dress for the weather, wear close toed shoes, and a flash light. This unique experience will be an easy mile and a half long hike. 10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Beginners Birdwatching
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
All ages and skill levels welcome. We'll start with some classroom time learning about what birds we can expect to see, how to be a mindful birder and respectful of our wildlife. We'll then hike a mile of trail to best ID our birds. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Valentines Hissing Both
Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come take a cute photo with our ambassador animals for Valentine's Day. All ages welcome. We'll have a photo booth set up, and a coffee and coco station set up while folks wait their turn. Phone Photos are $1 We'll be able to take polaroid photos while supplies lasts for $3 $1-3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, February 7, 2025

Homeschool Days: How Understanding Our Natural Landscapes Lead to Freedom: Harriet Tubman was a Naturalist
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about Harriet Tubman, best known for her decade long work of guiding successful escapes of enslaved people. Harriet's expertise as a naturalist allowed her to navigate difficult & hazardous terrain, and guide people to safety. Come learn about this important period in American History $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Homeschool Days: How Understanding Our Natural Landscapes Lead to Freedom: Harriet Tubman was a Naturalist
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about Harriet Tubman, best known for her decade long work of guiding successful escapes of enslaved people. Harriet's expertise as a naturalist allowed her to navigate difficult & hazardous terrain, and guide people to safety. Come learn about this important period in American History $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come explore the park on this ranger led hike. Experience the park like never before during this after hours hike. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. This hike will be two miles. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. This event is by preregistration only call 770-732-5871. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Beginners Birdwatching
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
All ages and skill levels welcome. We'll start with some classroom time learning about what birds we can expect to see, how to be a mindful birder and respectful of our wildlife. We'll then hike a mile of trail to best ID our birds. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Valentines Hissing Both
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come take a cute photo with our ambassador animals for Valentine's Day. All ages welcome. We'll have a photo booth set up, and a coffee and coco station set up while folks wait their turn. Phone Photos are $1 We'll be able to take polaroid photos while supplies lasts for $3 $1-3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, February 14, 2025

Sweethearts at Sweetwater Valentines Day Fair
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 11 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our Valentines day fair will feature an art station, selfie station, music and light refreshment with guided activities set at various times. 11:30 am guided dance lesson 1 pm Archery (ages 10+) 2 pm Hissing booth meet the ambassador animals 3 pm smores To register call 770-732-5871 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Valentine's Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey Parents! Need some time this weekend? We're hosting a Jr. Ranger Camp ages 6+ Your kids will: Hike participate in art activities service project Learning to use a compass and map Basic Shelter Building Make Smores and more Please pack your child a lunch and snacks. $40 per child for both days $25 per child for one day $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Valentine's Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey Parents! Need some time this weekend? We're hosting a Jr. Ranger Camp ages 6+ Your kids will: Hike participate in art activities service project Learning to use a compass and map Basic Shelter Building Make Smores and more Please pack your child a lunch and snacks. $40 per child for both days $25 per child for one day $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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