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Start your New Year's resolution off right!
This hike will begin at the Visitor's Center, and we will make a pit stop approximately 1.3 miles away at our primitive cabin. There, by a toasty fire, you can warm yourself against the winter chill. If you are feeling adventurous, you can then continue an additional 1.2 miles to Duke's Creek Falls. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join Smithgall Woods’ Naturalist for a chilly guided hike. Learn about the mining history of the park, evident on Martins Mine trail while enjoying the brisk winter air, and enjoying the small waterfall found at the end of the trail. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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*No reservations until December 1st*
This program is for individual Homeschool parents and is appropriate for children aged 4-7.
Join Smithgall’s Naturalist for a fun program on all things birds and worms! Learn about what different birds eat, how they find their food, and how their food stays hidden through an interactive game. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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*No reservations until January 1st*
This Program is for individual Homeschool families, and is appropriate for children aged 7-12
Join Smithgall's Naturalist to learn about the white tail deer, what makes up their ideal habitat, and how they survive through an up-close look and an interactive outdoor game. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Have you ever questioned what to do if you encountered a bear? Join Smithgall & Tom Hennigan, Associate Professor of Biology at Truett-McConnell University, for a 1-hour presentation focusing on bear behavior, vocalizations, types of bears, hibernation and more. All ages are welcome. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join Dr. Hennigan on a guided walk to learn about just a few of the wild foods that are all around you!
Hennigan is a avid forager and herbalist with decades of experience. This hike will be of moderate difficulty of under 2 miles. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This program is intended for Homeschool families and is geared towards children aged 8-13
Join Smithgall's Naturalist to learn the basics of using a compass and navigation before testing your new skills in a fun game!
This program does take place 100% outside, so please bring water and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This event is an introduction to foraging for edible and medicinal plants. Learn about the basic components of foraging, safe and ethical practices, and some common plants found in this region. Then, come on a guided hike to see what we can find. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your foraging journey. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint some of the beautiful landscapes found in Smithgall Woods. This class will focus on painting water and stones. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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