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Bring homeschool students to learn the importance of pollinators and how we can help to protect them in the wild and at home. Receive a stamp on your Wild Georgia bookmark!! Students must be accompanied by an adult. Optional hike at the end. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
 
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come learn about the amazing Chattahoochee River watershed and explore our awesome park wetlands? We'll show you why these places are so super important for the environment! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!
Scavenging for something fun and healthy to do? Let's go out to explore and see what we can find! Finish your Scavenger Hunt first and pick a prize. All items can be found around the park this time of year. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come and explore what it takes to be a bird! Together we will drive into the interesting anatomy of our feathered friends. Learning what makes birds different from all other creatures and how unique each bird really is! $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Come and explore what it takes to be a bird! Together we will drive into the interesting anatomy of our feathered friends. Learning what makes birds different from all other creatures and how unique each bird really is! $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Girl Scouts are cordially invited to share tea with Mr. Hunnicutt, the famous Victorian photographer, and learn of the town of Tallulah Falls and its historic residents. After, they will have the opportunity to dress and sit for their portrait. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Calling all Girls Scouts for Girl Scouts Love State Park Day!
Do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Georgia State Parks Highschooler Art Contest. Paint a landscape scene from our park and earn a chance to have your work featured in the state capital! If you love art and the outdoors and you're currently a Georgia high school student, you are eligible to participate.
Must RSVP by 10/17 for art supplies to be provided! $5 parking. 706-752-7981.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours before the scheduled time!*
Each month we will focus, discover, and enjoy a different nature related topic with hands-on activities. Pre-registration required. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us the third Friday of each month for Homeschool Day! September's theme is bats! We will learn about bats in Georgia, build bat houses, and play bat games! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join us to discover the sneaky invasive pants and insects that have popped up. Come find out how they are affecting the park environment and what is happening to keep them under control. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It can seem like an impossible task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you un-lost and up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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The Friends of Hamburg State Park will fire up the 1920's gristmill to demonstrate how corn is processed into Con Meal and Grits.
$5.00 per person to enter the mill, $5.00 paking fee per vehicle. We will have regional crafts for the kids, and other activities planned! $5 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It can seem like an impossible task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you un-lost and up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Bring homeschool students to learn all about the season of fall and what it means for the flora and fauna of this area. We will do a fall themed craft and have an optional hike at the end. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, must register in advance. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Home school children this program is for you! Students will be introduced to a variety of outdoor topics that parents can build on throughout the school year. Learn about wildlife as the Park Ranger shares furs and mounted animals. Go on a nature hike experiencing the sights and sounds of nature. Learn No Trace principals and more. $6 per child
Pre-registration required $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Ever wonder what birds you have in your own backyard? Did you know that more than a million birds fly from the north to the south from late summer to early winter? Come join us on a birding hike to see what birds we can find. Learn which species come and go during fall migration and why. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join us to learn the 3 R's, how pollution impacts our park, and get creative with how to re-use plastic containers.
Everyone will create their own take home sand bottle with Providence Canyon Sand we collect from the canyons! $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like them to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Weather, available materials, supplies on-hand, terrain, and much more, all factor in to the type of shelter you can (and should!) build in a survival situation. Come prepare for the worst as we discuss and build different shelter types together! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold.. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come enjoy some autumn fun in this outdoor class! Let's go on a hike to identify those beautiful yellow, orange and red leaves! We'll be doing some leaf-peeping and learning how to tell different trees apart just by looking at their leaves. It's like a nature detective game! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Your pre-k/younger elementary schooler will have an unbe-leaf-ably good time at this fall-themed story time! Listen to a story, sing a silly song, and do a craft all outside of the visitor center! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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To commemorate the 101th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit and swim, Ranger Ashley Aultman will be conducting a presentation covering the historical, geological, and therapeutic value of the warm springs. Presentations 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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To commemorate the 101th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit and swim, Ranger Ashley Aultman will be conducting a presentation covering the historical, geological, and therapeutic value of the warm springs. Presentations 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Learn how people cooked about 100 years ago using a historic wood stove. Lunch will be provided in part from your own cooking efforts. This program is for children ages 7-12. One adult must stay with their children. Advance Reservations are required. Limit of 20 participants. $15 + tax/fees. 706-878-1077.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for an event on use of a compass and learn how to use that compass to set a course from a map or 'orienteer.' We'll have compasses, maps, and a simple course set up. This program is recommended for kids 8+. Weather permitting, call to reserve your spot. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Hiking during the fall you are sure to see or walk into a spider web. Come hike to see and learn about the spiders who call the trails home at Chattahoochee Bend. Find out why they are not as scary as they appear and how they benefit our environment. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Your pre-k/younger elementary schooler will have an unbe-leaf-ably good time at this fall-themed story time! Listen to a story, sing a silly song, and do a craft all outside of the visitor center! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Want to go on a fun fall hike looking for some cool mushrooms? Let's explore the woods together and see what fungal treasures we can find! Learn the different types of mushrooms on the Wild Turkey Trail and why they are so important to plants, animals and humans. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Georgia State Parks Highschooler Art Contest. Paint a landscape scene from our park and earn a chance to have your work featured in the state capital! If you love art and the outdoors and you're currently a Georgia high school student, you are eligible to participate.
Must RSVP by 10/17 for art supplies to be provided! $5 parking. 706-752-7981.
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Join us as we explore the Japanese art of Haiku! We will discuss its benefits and learn how to practice mindfulness in our everyday lives. Additionally, we will cover the proper way to write a Haiku. If you have any questions, please call us at the Visitor Center or email us at redtopprogram@gmail.com. Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. We will also have live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking and a Civil War encampment commemorating the arrival of General Sherman's federal troops. Admission is $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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This homeschool event discusses the application of prescribed fire to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risks, and improve ecosystem health. A park ranger will demonstrate the technique and equipment used to perform this function. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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We are at it again! Join us on a hike to the Wild Turkey Trail creek to search for and identify salamanders. Learn the different species of the Piedmont Region, what they eat and their winter behaviors. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come learn all about the river rodents that call the Chattahoochee River home. We are going to be exploring the life cycle, diet and conservation concerns of muskrats, otters and beavers! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join us for our 46th anniversary of the Pioneer Harvest Festival as we celebrate the culture and history of the Wiregrass region of South Georgia. Enjoy historical demonstrations and presentations from the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project as well as other living history groups. $5 per adult, children 12 and under $3, standard parking fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Want to learn how to identify a sick animal and what makes them sick? We will be covering the following diseases: rabies, white-nose syndrome and chronic wasting disease. Find out which animals are affected, how they are affected, and what you do if you come across a sick animal. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come learn about the two different types of precipitation Frost and Snow. Learn what causes each one, how they affect the environment and how their measurements are crucial to different industries around Georgia. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the "Day of Infamy" speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Performances at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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Come learn which animals have to use survival strategies during the winter. We will dive into the diverse adaptations employed by various mammals to endure freezing temperatures, examining their remarkable physical and behavioral mechanisms for keeping warm and winter safety. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Lovefeast, and enjoy a Christmas themed craft. Call to pre-register, spaces limited. $6.50 - $5.25 706-695-2598.
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