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Friday, August 29, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Aug 29, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Labor Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Friday, Aug 29, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $100 per child for all four days or $30 per child per day. Your kids will participate in: Fishing Sand Art Popsicle Making Natural Tie Dye Nature Hikes and Plant ID Historic Games Creek Exploration Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Labor Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $100 per child for all four days or $30 per child per day. Your kids will participate in: Fishing Sand Art Popsicle Making Natural Tie Dye Nature Hikes and Plant ID Historic Games Creek Exploration Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Fishing 101
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Labor Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $100 per child for all four days or $30 per child per day. Your kids will participate in: Fishing Sand Art Popsicle Making Natural Tie Dye Nature Hikes and Plant ID Historic Games Creek Exploration Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Monday, September 1, 2025

Labor Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Monday, Sep 1, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Open to ages 6+, please pack your child a lunch and anything they need to be comfortable. $100 per child for all four days or $30 per child per day. Your kids will participate in: Fishing Sand Art Popsicle Making Natural Tie Dye Nature Hikes and Plant ID Historic Games Creek Exploration Ambassador Animal Interactions $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 5, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Fishing 101
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day- Intro to Fishing
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Florence Marina State Park - Omaha, GA
Join us for girl scouts love state parks day at Florence Marina for an introductory class to fishing! We will also learn about habitat restoration for endangered fish. All poles and bait will be provided. Meet at the visitor center at Florence Marina. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Fishing Fun for Girl Scouts!
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Any local Girl Scouts welcome to come and fish, search the lakeside for other critters and learn about local fish species! Some fishing gear provided, or bring your own! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Cast Away Your Worries: Shrimping & Cast Nets
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Learn about how to fish in our local rivers and around the barrier islands. We will be shrimping over low tide off Red Bird Creek. This is a beginner's class that will teach you to throw a cast net, and hopefully, we'll catch ourselves a shrimp dinner! This is perfect for new Georgians. $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Fishing Fun for Girl Scouts!
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Any local Girl Scouts welcome to come and fish, search the lakeside for other critters and learn about local fish species! Some fishing gear provided, or bring your own! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Fishing 101
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Fishing with Friends Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Kids are invited to celebrate Your State Parks Day at High Falls State Park with a Junior Fishing Rodeo! We'll have prizes and fishing fun all Morning. The Friends of High Falls Lake will be on hand to talk with grown ups about how they can volunteer to support High Falls State Park by joining the Friends. Call to register or use the provided link. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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National Hunting and Fishing Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Let's go fishing to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day! This activity is for the whole family, all ages and levels of fishing experience. This is a free fishing day. No license is required for Georgia residents to fish on this day. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 8:30 AM to 4 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Campers will be joined by Rangers for a day of fishing, hiking and games aimed to teach your littles outdoor safety and fun. Be sure to pack plenty of water as we will be outside all day. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Lunch will not be provided. Call the Park Office to sign up. $30. 706-857-0826.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 8:30 AM to 4 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Campers will be joined by Rangers for a day of fishing, hiking and games aimed to teach your littles outdoor safety and fun. Be sure to pack plenty of water as we will be outside all day. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Lunch will not be provided. Call the Park Office to sign up. $30. 706-857-0826.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Okie-Dokie Okefenokee : Junior Ranger Camp
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come join us for a one day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of carnivorous plants, fishing tips, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. Please call the office to register in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $50 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Outdoors Beyond Barriers Jr. Ranger Family Camp with the Aimee Copeland Foundation
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We're offering an accessible Jr. Ranger Family camp for all ages. Spaces are limited. Three All Terrain Tracked Wheel Chairs are available for use (must be certified through the Aimee Copeland Foundation), adaptive fishing equipment is available, and accessible kayaking is being offered. To register please email Adrian.Fox@dnr.ga.gov $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Okie-Dokie Okefenokee : Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come join us for a one day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of carnivorous plants, fishing tips, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. Please call the office to register in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $50 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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