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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, April 5, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join our rangers to hike the nature trails of New Echota and learn about the Cherokee culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how the Cherokee were the fist conservationists. The hike will be easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

'Wildin' out for Wildflowers
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Orienteering 101: Compass and Map Reading
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Have you ever struggled to read a map or a compass? Leave those days behind by joining our rangers to learn the basics. The rangers will be teaching a class on the basics of how to read a map and compass. At the conclusion of the program visitors will be able to navigate a course set by the rangers. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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'Wildin' out for Wildflowers
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 3 PM to 4:15 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Explore the nature trails here at New Echota with this ranger led hike. The ranger will be taking visitors on a hike through our nature trails while discussing the different species of wildlife. The ranger will also be discussing conservation and how the Native Americans were the nations first conservationist. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Explore the nature trails here at New Echota with this ranger led hike. The ranger will be taking visitors on a hike through our nature trails while discussing the different species of wildlife. The ranger will also be discussing conservation and how the Native Americans were the nations first conservationist. Admission fee required $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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