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Spend four days with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills to archery. Become an official Junior Ranger! For ages 6-12. Registration begins May 1. Payment is due upon registration. $120. 912-727-2339.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Campers will be joining rangers for a two day camp to learn archery basics, wayfinding skills, and create nature crafts. Campers will also be able to try their hand at fishing and will learn about the varied wildlife in the park. $30 per camper. Spots are limited. Contact the park office register or for any questions. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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This camp is for children in rising 4th to 6th grades.
This camp is partnership with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes needed. Bring their own lunch. $150 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes & their own lunch. $150. 706-878-3087.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 5-7. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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The Primitive Arts is proud to offer a flintknapping workshop in which students will learn how to create stone 'arrowheads.' You'll learn from experienced teacher, Andrew Lee, and leave with your own work and pressure flaker. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots, call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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A Ranger will lead kids and adults on how to make pony-bead animal keychains. Make an alligator, snake, or lizard for only $1! This activity is suited for ages +7. $1. 912-437-4770.
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A Ranger will lead kids and adults on how to make pony-bead animal keychains. Make an alligator, snake, or lizard for only $1! This activity is suited for ages +7. $1. 912-437-4770.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic houses with hands on activities. Then we will head indoors to cool off at the visitor center for crafts, games, and activities. $1.00-$8 478-986-5172.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Governor Hardman grew several acres of corn to feed his livestock. The UGA White County Extension and Hardman Farm have grown a field of pesticide free corn. Harvest your own corn and enjoy music, participate in a sweet-corn taste test, play old fashioned games, pet farm animals and more. $8. Children 5 and under: Free 706-878-1077.
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Before the kids head back to school, bring the family out for one more weekend of summer fun. This combination outdoor/indoor program will take you outdoors for a tour of the historic houses with hands on activities. Then we will head indoors to cool off at the visitor center for crafts, games, and activities. $1.00-$8 478-986-5172.
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This Backpacking program aims to teach the basics of backpacking, backpacking safety, finding trails, camping sites, and the gear necessities, (and the non-necessities).
Learn what’s in a standard backpacking first-aid kit, what kinds of food to bring, proper leave-no-trace, and how to make backpacking the best kind of adventure it can be! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Children from 6 to 12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun week of hikes, crafts, games, living history, and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger vest and hat and will complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Hello, summer break! Bring your Jr Rangers for 3 days of outdoor fun! Ages 8-12. All Jr Rangers will need a packed lunch each day and a change of clothes for swimming! 115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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What better way to understand the daily life of an 1800s family than to experience it for yourself? Local craftspeople will demonstrate early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, quilting, weaving, blow guns and more. The Vann Mansion, Cherokee Farmstead, Vann Kitchen, and museum will be open for self-guided tours. $7. 706-695-2598.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join Ranger Marcia at the Gold Museum to enjoy some hands-on learning! How we mine gold can be a complicated process, but Ranger Marcia is going to explain how we get the gold once it’s found and how it’s processed into items we use daily - with Play-Doh! Get ready for some hands-on fun to learn about gold! 706-864-2257.
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Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, or a thick l towel. Meet at Stone amphitheater right of park office. Office opens at 8:00 AM. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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We will honor all park rangers and local response organizations who serve or have served on this day. There will be displays and representatives on hand to promote their part in protecting and serving the public in a park setting. This event will also serve as our Junior Ranger Day Camp for individuals and/or families. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Did you know that the Declaration of Independence did not reach Savannah until August? Come hear the reading of the Declaration as it was read in 1776. Take part in the debate: would you remain loyal to the English King or join the Patriot cause? Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Our traditional Junior Ranger Camp is condensed into an action-packed day of fun at the Fort. We welcome all ages for Team Altie campers to learn about history. These day camps run from 9am to 3pm and cost $50 per camper. Please register in advance since space is limited! $50. 912-437-4770.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join us to view the best meteor shower of the year! Come to the beach to enjoy astronomer talks, music, concessions and meteor viewing. Limited number of telescopes available to view the night sky at no charge. Flashlight use must be kept to a minimum. Red lights preferred. Tickets online available after July 10 or $3/person cash at the door. $3 per person (CASH only at the door). Kids 5 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy an evening at the farm with your family with an outdoor movie night! $7. 706-878-1077.
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On our hike you will see and learn about star constellations and get a great view the Perseid meteor shower. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a blanket and a flashlight. We will meet at the golf course parking lot. Call to pre-register. This will be weather permitting. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Participants can come to our Certified Pollinator Habitat to count butterflies and other insects to help researchers better understand the population status of pollinators by taking part in the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census For more information visit GSEPC.org. $14-$7.50 706-655-5870.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, or a thick l towel. Meet at Stone amphitheater right of park office. Office opens at 8:00 AM. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Participants can come to our Certified Pollinator Habitat to count butterflies and other insects to help researchers better understand the population status of pollinators by taking part in the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census For more information visit GSEPC.org. $14-$7.50 706-655-5870.
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Join Smithgall Woods in welcoming Mycologist Brian Hale, who will share the ways people used mushrooms throughout history, how they are used today, and the interesting ways they may be used in the future. We will also take a short hike to observe and ID mushrooms
Dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Bring the whole family to learn about the wildlife you might see around our park. First, listen to a story about how to spot the signs that an animal has been in the area and how to identify which animal, then take the time to ask questions, feel real animal pelts, and do some fun crafts. Register in advance over the phone. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join Ranger Marcia at the Gold Museum to enjoy some hands-on learning! How we mine gold can be a complicated process, but Ranger Marcia is going to explain how we get the gold once it’s found and how it’s processed into items we use daily - with Play-Doh! Get ready for some hands-on fun to learn about gold! 706-864-2257.
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Come play and swim with us before the pool season ends! Music, food, games, contests, and activities for the whole family from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354.
Outdoors so dress for the weather.
Presentation held across street in event of rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This Labor Day we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the sawyer with woodworking, the weaver with wool-spinning, as well as the potter with pottery throwing. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Unleash the fun as dogs swim and play in and around the largest spring-fed pool in Georgia. Music, activities and contests with prizes ongoing: dog match, best splash, best trick and more. Fenced in pool area. Off-leash ok. Located at Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. $10 per dog $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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In honor of Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Patriots Day, Hardman Farm invites all Veterans, military service members and their accompanying immediate family members to enjoy a free tour of Hardman Farm on service related holidays. 706-878-1077.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Bring your troop for volunteer opportunities and other programs and activities around the Park! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Girl Scout troops are encouraged to volunteers and enjoy a day at Etowah. Ask your council for more information. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Create your very own pinecone owl or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Pinecones, beads, glitter, and all other supplies provided. Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Call the park office to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Have you ever seen a salamander or caught a crayfish? Join Park Rangers for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. Nets and other critter-catching tools provided. Wear shoes you can get wet. Meet to the right of pool playground. Call the park office to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Registration begins after 8/10/24. $20 if you use our kayaks. $15 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 8 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 10 participants. Program open to general public including Girl Scouts. Registration begins 8/10/24 $20 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a walk back in time on our half-mile history trail and explore the cotton plantation's 25 original buildings and 125 year history. Enjoy guided house tours and hands on farm skill activities and crafts along the way. This program requires pre-registration. Programs start at 9 am and 1 pm. $1.50-$7 478-986-5172.
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All Girl Scout groups are invited to attend this event. Preregistration is required for each group. All activities are open to the public and led by staff and girl scouts. 770-443-7850.
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Come and learn the history of how Franklin Roosevelt rose above the effects of polio to become president. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the site by doing our activity booklet. You can tour the house and the therapy pools At the Pools Museum you will learn about the therapy and the crusade to fight polio. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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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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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Bring your troop for volunteer opportunities and other programs and activities around the Park! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Girl Scout troops are encouraged to volunteers and enjoy a day at Etowah. Ask your council for more information. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Learn to ID some of our slow scaly friends on a leisurely stroll along Lake Deleanor. Meet at the Boathouse by Lake Deleanor. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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It’s Your State Parks Day, a day to show you care about GA State Parks! What better way to do that than by helping beautify the park. Possible projects include repainting kiosks, benches, and fences, and removing graffiti from our overlooks. Please help give our park a facelift! Supplies and water provided for volunteers. 706-663-4858.
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Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Girl Scouts come enjoy a hands-on wool fiber spinning activity, as they learn how the early settlers made their own clothing. Scouts will card wool, spin the walking wheel, and experience the texture of various natural fibers. Fort tour with an American Continental soldier offered. Call the site office to register. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Want to shoot an arrow, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants, please register in advance. Program open to general public including Girl Scouts. Registration begins 8/10/24 $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a walk back in time on our half-mile history trail and explore the cotton plantation's 25 original buildings and 125 year history. Enjoy guided house tours and hands on farm skill activities and crafts along the way. This program requires pre-registration. Programs start at 9 am and 1 pm. $1.50-$7 478-986-5172.
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All Girl Scout groups are invited to attend this event. Preregistration is required for each group. All activities are open to the public and led by staff and girl scouts. 770-443-7850.
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Come and learn the history of how Franklin Roosevelt rose above the effects of polio to become president. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the site by doing our activity booklet. You can tour the house and the therapy pools At the Pools Museum you will learn about the therapy and the crusade to fight polio. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Are you a Girl Scout? Do you love Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Come explore Wormsloe's interpretive trail including historic ruins, gravesite, a Native American shell midden, and more.
Join us for ranger-led hikes on the blue trail at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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The atlatl is an effective piece of ancient hunting technology that has been used by cultures across the globe, including the Native Americans. This class will give you the tools and knowledge need to construct and take home your own atlatl with two darts, as well as receiving throwing instruction. Limited spots available. Call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Come watch staff and demonstrators show how people used basic skills to live in the pre-industrial age. See skills such as flintknapping, fire building, cordage making, weaving, food preparation, and more. Click on the event title for more information. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, or a thick l towel. Meet at Stone amphitheater right of park office. Office opens at 8:00 AM. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Immerse yourself in an evening full of Appalachian culture, local history, local food, music and more. Live moonshine and black powder demonstrations will engage you while you enjoy Southern fare in the shadow of Mt. Yonah. 706-878-1077.
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Join Smithgall Woods in welcoming Mycologist Brian Hale, who will share the ways people used mushrooms throughout history, how they are used today, and the interesting ways they may be used in the future. We will also take a short hike to observe and ID mushrooms
Dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Try archery for the first time or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited. $15 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come Join the Ranger for an easy going morning stroll through the forest. We will have fun as we walk along the Sweet Gum Trail and take in the sights and sounds of the morning on our beloved mountain park. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to bring your binoculars in case we spot any birds. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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‘Friends of the Parks’ groups all over the state will be hosting a day of volunteer opportunities. Come give back to your favorite park. Our Naturalists will also be presenting programs and other activities at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join Ranger Marcia at the Gold Museum to enjoy some hands-on learning! How we mine gold can be a complicated process, but Ranger Marcia is going to explain how we get the gold once it’s found and how it’s processed into items we use daily - with Play-Doh! Get ready for some hands-on fun to learn about gold! 706-864-2257.
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day and Yous State Parks Day by volunteering. Volunteers get free admission. Volunteers are needed to help with the yearly clean-up. Work projects vary from year to year, but generally include flower bed maintenance and cleaning, mulch spreading, and trail maintenance. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with learning stations and discovery tables. Live animals, nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear shoes you can get wet. Adults and families welcome. Park at Pool. Meet to the right of pool playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and sky viewing. Telescopes will be set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354.
Outdoors so dress for the weather.
Presentation held across street in event of rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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In conjunction with National Public Lands Day, we are hosting a volunteer workday involving several site projects. Please bring gloves, water, and snacks provided. Admission is free for volunteers on this day. 770-443-7850.
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Volunteers are being sought to help out with weeding flower beds, removing spider webs and cleaning outside museum and grounds.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Admission Fee is free for those who volunteer. 706-655-5870.
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Enjoy a day of volunteering with the staff and the "Friend's of Victoria Bryant State Park" we will be working towards beautifying and managing our forest. Parking is free for all volunteers that day, and a free hot dog lunch, as a "Thank You" for giving back! We will meet at Picnic Shelter #4. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us for volunteer projects throughout the site. Past projects include building new shelters in the Early Georgia Camp and weeding and mulching in the Heritage Garden. Free admission for registered volunteers. 912-353-3023.
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On National Sunset Day, join a park ranger on a moderate 1.5 mile hike to the park summit to enjoy the sunset. Bring an evening snack to enjoy afterwards at the Black Rock Overlook. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Join us for a day of fun the whole family will enjoy. Take a pontoon boat ride, visit the art and craft vendors or enjoy the kids zone. Demonstrators will show the art of flint knapping, pottery, and more. Live music and performances will fill the stage all day. Don't forget to see the antique tractor parade. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Our traditional Junior Ranger Camp is condensed into an action-packed day of fun at the Fort. We welcome all ages for Team Altie campers to learn about history. These day camps run from 9am to 3pm and cost $50 per camper. Please register in advance since space is limited! $50. 912-437-4770.
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Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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