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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Have a hoot with a ranger while we make our own owl companions! This program costs $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a cool night walk as we uncover our place in this vast universe $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Who doesn’t love kitties, doggies, and bunny rabbits? Learn what all mammals have in common and what is different between them through fun games, crafts, and other activities. Get the opportunity to feel some real fur, see some real bones, and possibly pet a few live mammals big and small! $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a 1-mile evening woodland ramble to learn fascinating facts about trees and everything else along the trail. Bring a flashlight just in case. Free. Meet at Carl’s Cove parking lot. Stroller-accessible. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us any time 9am-11am as we take part in the Great Back Yard Bird Count. Help us make a count of our resident birds and learn all about birding and bird ID. Stay and tour the farm after. This event by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada helps scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. $4-$6.50 for site admission for the day. 478-986-5172.
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How is it that birds fly? Learn some exciting facts about our avian wildlife, and key identifying features. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Meet the park naturalist at the Day Use Area to make glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces and go on a night hike along the river trail. How do the sounds change in the night? Pre-register and pay in advance. $3 per person. 20 person limit. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hikeand explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for a 5 mile hike through the forest to one of our largest trees on the park, Old Ferny. Meet at Cascade Falls trailhead. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Get your creativity flowing as you make your very own tree cookie pendant. Meet outside of Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Get your creativity flowing as you make your very own tree cookie pendant. Meet outside of Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come learn basic facts about our amazing trees. Meet outside of Park Office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a hands-on interactive program about early wool spinning. Together, we will practice spinning wool into yarn with traditional drop spindles. Take your spindle home and make yarn for yourself and family! $15. 912-437-4770.
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Stop by to speak with a living historian portraying a Civil War soldier about Fort McAllister's history and experience a musket firing demonstration. This program is included with regular fort admission. 912-727-2339.
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Join our naturalist Walter to learn how to build a shelter in a pinch! In this activity people will cooperate in building a successful shelter utilizing natural materials all the while having fun. This activity is appropriate for all ages! Admission is $3 per attendee and may be purchased at the main office. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Stop by the Indian Springs Museum to learn about the historic springs, the Creek Indians, and more! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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We’ll be walking up along the dam to watch the sun set over the lake. Come enjoy the beauty of the evening with us. Don't forget your flashlight!
**Preregistration required.** Call 770-504-2277 $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us any time 9am-11am as we take part in the Great Back Yard Bird Count. Help us make a count of our resident birds and learn all about birding and bird ID. Stay and tour the farm after. This event by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada helps scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. $4-$6.50 for site admission for the day. 478-986-5172.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a informative talk about turtles. Find out what role they play in their natural habitat. Meet our turtles Clover, Quincy, Augustine and Taylor. They are sure to put a smile on your face. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for Date Night at Magnolia Springs!
Begin the evening with an archery lesson, target practice and a little friendly competition. Afterwards, enjoy a lake view campfire with s'mores and fun games for couples.
Meet at the Archery Range. $30 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for a special program about the night sky! Visitors can view the night sky through a telescope while learning about telescope and planisphere operation, the importance of the night sky, constellations, and traditional Cherokee lore regarding the stars. Please contact the office to reserve a spot and stay up to date on weather cancellations. Program Admission:
Children: $3.25/person under 6 years of age
Youth: $5.00/person 6-17 years of age
Adults: $7.00/person 18 years and older
Seniors: $6.50/person 62 years and older 706-624-1321.
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Drop in anytime between 8:30AM-12:00PM to participate in this Citizen Science activity by tracking bird species around Lower Alexander Lake. Bring a pair of binoculars, download the eBird app, bring plenty of water, and dress for the weather! Our rangers will be there to help with birding and bird identification. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us and the Coca Cola Space Science Center for a night under the stars. Learn about the night sky and view stars and planets through telescopes. Please bring a blanket or a chair $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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The "Triple Nickels" were America's first all African American parachute infantry platoon and America's first "smoke jumpers"
The "Military Order of the Purple Heart" is composed of Military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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We invite you to join us for the annual Cornell eBird / Audobon Society Great Backyard Bird Count. Our goal is to quietly observe and record all of the birds we see on Billy's Island. Afterwards, visitors can individually report their count online or contribute to the group count (recorded by the park ranger). $22.50 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Ever wonder what happened to the New Manchester Mill and it workers? Find out just what happened and tour the inside of the mill. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Ever wonder what happened to the New Manchester Mill and it workers? Find out just what happened and tour the inside of the mill. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come learn to shoot a bow for the first time or hone your skills. People of all ages are welcome as long as they are strong enough to pull a 30-pound bow. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us at our nature center for an informative program all about the snakes that are native to Georgia and in your very own backyard, and meet our beloved snakes that reside here at Tugaloo. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join the park naturalist in the Nature Hut to create environmentally friendly pine cone bird feeders, and learn how you can be a friend to your backyard birds. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Hit the trails with man's best friend for a guided hike with a ranger. We will be hiking the Muscadine Trail (0.7 miles) in search of signs of nature. Dogs must be on a 6 ft leash at all times. Please call the office before the scheduled date to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Bring your hiking shoes and enjoy a visit to Dowdell’s Knob, FDR’s favorite picnic spot in Georgia. Sweeping valley views and great company as we hike Dowdell’s Knob Loop (4.3 mi) and chat about the park’s human and natural history. Meet by the statue at Dowdell’s Knob Overlook. No restrooms at the site. Dress for the weather. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for a farm animal encounter. Get up close and personal and learn about these animals’ habits and heritage. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come learn the fascinating history of Indian Springs! From the early use by the Creeks thru the resort era and the CCC construction, learn about 200 years of park history. Meet at the museum. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us any time 9am-11am as we take part in the Great Back Yard Bird Count. Help us make a count of our resident birds and learn all about birding and bird ID. Stay and tour the farm after. This event by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada helps scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. $4-$6.50 for site admission for the day. 478-986-5172.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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DEER public, come out and learn how to prepare and cook nature's healthiest meat to consume. Three different historic to modern recipes will be demonstrated. $3 - $6. 770-432-7850.
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We invite you to join us for the annual Cornell eBird / Audobon Society Great Backyard Bird Count. Our goal is to quietly observe and record all of the birds we see along the boardwalk trail for 30 minutes. At the end, visitors can individually report their count online or contribute to the group count (recorded by the park ranger). $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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What is the Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918? Why is it still prevalent today? What does it have to do with the history of fashion? Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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What is the Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918? Why is it still prevalent today? What does it have to do with the history of fashion? Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Learning about nature can be fun! Join us at the Interpretive center as we will be making crafts by using pieces of nature to make self-portraits. This is a great way to show your creativity while also learning about the environment. Then get to take home your craft to keep! Space is limited! $4 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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How does wildlife survive the winter months? Learn this and more in "Surviving the Winter." Participants will get a closer look at how wildlife survive the winter. They will learn about wildlife, wildlife adaptions, use binoculars, create habitat to assist wildlife during these colder months, make a wildlife craft and more. $20 per person $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler and Teddy Roosevelt portrayer Dr. Joel Harris will reflect on their place in our nation's history. Two great Americans who follow the same career paths to become giants in American history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. $10-$16. 706-655-5870.
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Calling Thomas Jefferson or Franklin D. Roosevelt or whoever is your favorite president. Come in costume and join the contest and have some fun. Prizes awarded.
FDR and TR portrayers James Fowler and Dr. Joel Harris will pick the grand prize winner of the best looking president. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Explore the world in brand new eyes! Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Twice a month, explore STEAM focused nature programs through hands on play! This Tuesday we will be creating ‘nature journals’; feel, smell, see, and touch a variety of natural items to bring the Outdoors in. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike while getting to know other homeschool students. Each hike will include activities along the way and will not exceed 3-miles round trip. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch. There is a one time fee of $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child that includes 5 monthly hikes. Register in Advance by calling $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This mini junior ranger camp for ages 7-12 will focus on the basics of wilderness survival. Together with our rangers, children will learn how to build a survival shelter and a campfire, how to search for food and water, and the basics of land navigation. $35. 912-727-2339.
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Come meet some of our cutest residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Have a hoot with a ranger while we make our own owl companions! This program costs $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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The Blacksmith is in. Join us as we operate a colonial blacksmith forge and discuss the tools and techniques used to help build and maintain the metal work of the fort. This program is included with fort admission. 912-437-4770.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Geocaching enthusiasts are invited to join our guided 3-mile hike running from the Big Ferry Trail to the Connector Trail, Avian Loop, and Sandpiper Trail to find geocaches hidden in the park. Participants can bring small items to trade with. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Has it been a long week for you too? Come unwind with this after hours meditation session in the museum. We'll start the night with a museum tour, do some light stretching, and clear our minds with a meditation session. Bring a yoga mat. This event is by preregistration only call 770-732-5871. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Learn how to make mountain pies on a campfire then enjoy your tasty treat. $2 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Roast marshmallows and swap stories or simply come and enjoy the warmth of the fire on campfire and s’mores night. Recommend bringing blankets and chairs. Pre-register and pay in advance by calling the park office. $3 per person. 10 person limit. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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Drop by to chat with a ranger. Investigate different part of trees. Test your tree IQ. Held at Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Give your local birds a head start this season! Make your own pinecone bird feeder and nesting material bundle. Held by Trading Post near campground. Event will be cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn the basics of survival using the stuff in your pockets and your environment from guest speaker, Philip Morrison. Class touches upon shelter building, fire starting, water procurement, sanitation, food procurement, and wilderness medicine. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration required. Location disclosed upon registration. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a fun, hands on, and interactive program about 18th Century handkerchief Dolls. You will even get to make your own to take home. $5. 912-437-4770.
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Enjoy a candlelit meal in a beautiful, historic setting with live music and dancing lessons. Take part in a fireside chat about old Savannah and indulge in the era's activities and games. Dinner includes a shrimp boil, cherry dessert, and other sweet treats. Space is limited. Cost: $75 per person. $75. 912-727-2339.
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Watch our naturalist in the “kitchen” and learn the origins of certain foods that were prepared in the 19th century by African Americans. The Demonstration will be held behind the Meeks Cabin, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM, free to the public! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn to identify different bird species with a short walk around the farm open by reservation only. We will learn the 4 keys to identifying birds and how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. During the walk we will also explore the historic farm and learn how birds and other pollinators benefit farmers. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Cast your own animal track to take home! Enjoy a short hike in search of real animal tracks. Meet at the Nature Center picnic area. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic pavilion to create a fun Squirrel in a Tree craft. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 to Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 - 1 PM to 3:30 PM
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come out and volunteer to help keep our trails great! Tasks will vary and assignments compatible with participant ability. Please bring gloves. Preregistration preferred. Admission fees waived for volunteer participation. 770-443-7850.
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Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story and impact of the Eleanor Roosevelt School. We revisit President Roosevelt’s 1937 school dedication speech and the Fort Valley State University original disparity research. Come hear the plans to reopen the Eleanor Roosevelt School, presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Museum. $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Come see all the various bird species that inhabit the island alongside a ranger on a 2-mile hike on the Sandpiper and Avian Loops. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but they are not necessary for a good birding trip! Meet at the Sandpiper trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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We have many reptiles living here in the park with us as our educational ambassadors. This is your chance to meet them all, hear their stories, and learn about the vital roles they play in their native ecosystems. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come join Smithgall to learn about Native Americans of the Blue Ridge region. Learn about their history, culture and how these cultures flourished in the beautiful region we now call home. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Ever wonder what happened to the New Manchester Mill and it workers? Find out just what happened and tour the inside of the mill. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Ever wonder what happened to the New Manchester Mill and it workers? Find out just what happened and tour the inside of the mill. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hike to look at the rock formation called the Devil's pulpit it is a mile and a half hike with 640 stairs. Please call in advance to register $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us at our nature center for an informative program all about the snakes that are native to Georgia and in your very own backyard, and meet our beloved snakes that reside here at Tugaloo. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join a Park Ranger at the Muscadine Interpretive trail for a fun birding experience. Learn the basics of birding, such as identifying bird calls and species of birds. Then take a short .7 mile hike to test our new knowledge. Binoculars are not required but highly encouraged. Please bring water and closed toe shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you see in the area, as well as take the opportunity to meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Tag along with our naturalist for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the out buildings, learn the reasons for their construction. The first tour will begin at 11-12PM and the second one will begin 2-3PM Admission may be purchased at the main office beforehand. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Monday, Feb 27, 2023 to Monday, Feb 27, 2023 - 1 PM to 3:30 PM
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come explore the park on this ranger led hike. Have a chance to see the stars during unique opportunity to be in the park after sunset. Don't forget to bring your flashlights. This event is by preregistration only call 770-732-5871. 18+ $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Leap into Spring by painting the plants soon to grow. Join us at the Interpretive Center as we learn about Native Georgia Flowers! Release your inner-Bob Ross with this program. Crafts are fun for everyone. $6 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Spend the morning with a ranger as we tackle some fun and educational topics. Each session holds a different topic! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Today is Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! Like the Lorax, learn how to speak for the trees. Learn a bit about being a forester and protecting the trees through fun activities. Includes a hike, tree activities, bingo, and a craft. Geared towards families who homeschool, ages 4-12 years old. Must pre-register. Meet at pavilion below Lake Deleanor Dam. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The Diamorpha smallii will be in bloom! Join Panola Mountain State Park's rangers to learn about how Panola Mountain was formed, and about the rare ecology and plants that grow on the mountain. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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The Diamorpha smallii will be in bloom! Join Panola Mountain State Park's rangers to learn about how Panola Mountain was formed, and about the rare ecology and plants that grow on the mountain. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Kayak or canoe the beautiful Okefenokee Swamp with one of our rangers at sunset. Learn about the swamp while you watch it change from day to night in a colorful display. Dress for the weather, bring water and a flashlight (preferably a headlamp with red light). Participants must be at least 8 years old.
Meet by trading post porch $35 (ages 12+) $25 (8-11) $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Bring your camera! Come visit the park and enjoy a day exploring. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your scavenger hunt list! Take a picture with each item and bring your list and pictures to the office to claim your prize. Event is free to everyone. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Play our original outdoor family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn more about our feathered, flying friends. Meet at Boathouse by Lake Deleanor. Preregistration required to ensure enough bingo sheets. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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We have many reptiles living here in the park with us as our educational ambassadors. This is your chance to meet them all, hear their stories, and learn about the vital roles they play in their native ecosystems. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is a new series here at a Sweetwater Creek State Park! This day will be hosted at the park monthly and serves as an open field trip day for any homeschool group looking for an excursion. Each month will have a new theme. This session will be on our natural resources, highlighting our wildlife at the park. $5 per person $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This is a new series here at a Sweetwater Creek State Park! This day will be hosted at the park monthly and serves as an open field trip day for any homeschool group looking for an excursion. Each month will have a new theme. This session will be on our natural resources, highlighting our wildlife at the park. $5 per person $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This is a new series here at a Sweetwater Creek State Park! This day will be hosted at the park monthly and serves as an open field trip day for any homeschool group looking for an excursion. Each month will have a new theme. This session will be on our natural resources, highlighting our wildlife at the park. $5 per person $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join our naturalist to learn how birds are important pollinators then afterwards let’s have fun making bird houses or bird feeders, just in time for spring! Meet at the visitor center. 15 person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby. $15 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Learn to ID some of our local feathered friends and help check our bluebird boxes on a leisurely stroll outside the park office. Meet your guide on the Park Office front porch. Not stroller accessible. Loaner binoculars and checklists available but limited. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Geochachers, novice and pro, meet up for a unique geotracking event. Coinswap followed by social campout event. Social distancing and other safety measures will be taken per CDC guidelines. Times, registration, and costs info online at www.geocaching.com. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own caterpillar and butterfly out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Meet at boathouse by Lake Deleanor. Event will be cancelled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Are you feeling lucky? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot clovers and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration required. Meet at archery course below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a hike to Cascade Falls (~4 miles total). Moderate difficulty; geared towards ages 8 and up. Meet at Cascade Falls trailhead, TV tower parking lot. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Are you feeling lucky? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot clovers and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Preregistration required. Meet at archery course below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our Interpretive Ranger for an informative presentation on gardening for native pollinator species. Learn more about pollinator habitats and host plants. Meet outside the Relihan Museum and Nature Center. Cost is $3 Pre-Registration is recquired $3 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Visit our Interpretive Ranger at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center for a leaf rubbing craft/hike. For big kids and little ones to not only take away one of a kind pieces of art, but they might also learn a thing or two about trees! Admission is $3 per participant which can be paid at the main office. Start time is 1:00 PM $3 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Celebrate World Wildlife Day and learn some fascinating facts about our local wild wonders. Meet our interpretive ranger at the campfire ring in Campground 2(behind site 26). Bring a chair and marshmallow stick. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a fun-filled day with activities centered around the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. $7. 706-878-1077.
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Explore the outdoors with us on the first Saturday of every month! This month we will be hiking a portion of the Multi-Use Trail. This a moderate trail and we will hike about 4 miles of it. Dress for the weather and the trail. Don't forget water and snacks!
**Call the park office to register** 770-504-2277 $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our get-together as we make yummy s'mores over a campfire. Please sign-up in the park office or call to make your reservation. We hope to see you there! $3 per person. $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Learn to identify different bird species with a short walk around the farm open by reservation only. We will learn the 4 keys to identifying birds and how to use binoculars effectively in finding birds in the wild. During the walk we will also explore the historic farm and learn how birds and other pollinators benefit farmers. $1.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a fun craft using pinecones. Make some of natures awesome animals and take home your new friend. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM Friday May 5, 2023 $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. We will add fall targets for fun and friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve their skills. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 7 to adult. Pre-registration is required. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Diamorpha smallii is in bloom! Endemic to the Southeast US, this gorgeous red succulent fills Panola Mountain's solution pits during the month of March and makes for some beautiful photo opportunities! $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Archery
Saturday, Mar 4, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead to allow time to stop at the Visitor Center first. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Saturday, Mar 4, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
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Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to sign up. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead to allow time to stop at the Visitor Center first. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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tart your day off right with this sunrise hike! You'll be some of the first visitors in the park and have an amazing opportunity to explore the New Manchester Mill Ruins.
This event is by pre-registration only. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Wondering what the plant you saw on your hike was? Curious about the site's history but you're not sure where to start? Wish we offered a program we currently don't? Drop in to Coffee with a Ranger where we'll be answering questions you have about Sweetwater Creek State Park, and taking suggestions on what visitors would like to see. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Did you know that we have a roof top garden? Don't fret, we'll still have the garden but it needs to be relocated. We're looking for volunteers to help us move and plant our new garden space. Stay for as much of the project as you'd like. Receive a custom sticker as a thank you! $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Did you know that Venus’ day is longer than its year? Meet us at the nature hut and take a walk through our beloved solar system with a Ranger. We will be discussing planet order and the relative sizes of the planets through our own footsteps! Learn cool facts about Jupiter, and even facts about our very own and beloved Earth. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us at our nature center for an informative program all about the snakes that are native to Georgia and in your very own backyard, and meet our beloved snakes that reside here at Tugaloo. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Meet at the Amphitheater to learn how to build a campfire, using a variety of different methods, and how you can prevent wildfires by practicing proper fire safety. Try your hand at creating your fire after learning the basics. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join a Park Ranger at the Muscadine Interpretive trail to learn all about the native flora and fauna that reside here at Tugaloo. The trail is a short .7 mile hike. Please bring water and closed toe shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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New to camping or just need a refreshers course on RV basics? Come join us for RVing 101 in our main campground March 4th! We'll have a local expert here to answer questions and walk you through some of the basics.
Parking is limited. $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join our park naturalist and learn about different birds and their sounds. We will identify the birds around the Day-Use Area and along the Riverside Trail. When we are done, we will have lunch together. Bring your lunch, cameras and/or binoculars! 10 Person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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“Hoo” is making all that noise in the night and why are they here? Join us at the Interpretive Center as we talk Owls and The Festival of Owls. Get to learn about these nocturnal creatures of the night and examine some Owl pellets $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Stop by the Interpretative Center to see some cool skulls, tracks, and Live Animals! While looking at all the neat wildlife items, ask our naturalist any questions about the park or nature! Then see what programs are coming up. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Tag along with our staff for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the out buildings, learn the reasons for their construction. The first tour will begin at 10-11PM and the second one will begin 2-3PM Admission may be purchased at the main office beforehand. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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