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Hard Labor Creek State Park


Friday, September 5, 2025

Night Sounds Hike by Lake Rutledge
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Fantastic Fungi: An Intro To Mycology
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Fungi exist everywhere around us, and in all shapes and sizes. Join a ranger in this mushroom workshop where you will learn about the different parts of a mushroom, how to ID mushrooms, and common mushrooms you may find in Hard Labor Creek. The program consists of a 1-mile hike where we will look for fungi along the way test your ID skills. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Scorpion Night Hike
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Hike and Paddle - Girl Scouts Love State Parks -
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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. To register, click on the link below. $25 if you use our kayaks. $20 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Night Sounds Hike by Lake Rutledge
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Scorpion Night Hike
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
We're heading into the night to learn about the things we can't normally see. We'll hunt for scorpions by using provided UV flash lights. We will meet at the park office (Trading Post) to walk along an easy/moderate 1 mile trail. Limited to 15 hikers. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Call the park to register by paying in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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