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Chattahoochee Bend State Park


Saturday, February 1, 2025

All About Turtles
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Learn interesting facts about the turtles in our park. Come and meet Stumpy our resident Eastern Box Turtle. Find out about the different types of turtles that we have in the Chattahoochee. What is the smallest and largest turtle? How long do they live and what do they like to eat? $7 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025

The World of Amphibians
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn about frogs and salamanders that live in our park. Where can you find them? Do they hibernate in the Wintertime? How many types do we have of each? Can you identify them and know them by their croaks? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

All About Bald Eagles
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to soar with the big guys? Join us as we learn all about the Bald Eagle. How big is it? Is it really America's National Bird? Do you know that we have eagles in the park? Join our Park Naturalist as we discover these exciting and amazing Birds of Prey. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025

All About Wild Turkeys
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
What do you know about the Turkey? Is it just good for eating at Thanksgiving? Come join us for an informative discussion about these fascinating birds. What do you call a flock of turkeys? $7 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Camping and Survival Essentials
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 11 AM to 4:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
This workshop includes camping, hiking, and survival essentials. How to use a compass and other ways to find the right directions. What to do if lost. How to identify poisonous plants and the ones you can eat or drink. How to build a fire that you know will stay lit. This is a hands-on workshop and very interactive. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Sustainable Organic Gardening
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 12 PM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn how to make homemade natural fertilizers and natural rooting agents. This 4-hour workshop is hands on learning. Handouts will be provided so that you can finish making your own at home. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Ages 7 to 14. Bring a lunch to cook over the campfire. Come prepared to have fun and learn new and exciting things to share with your parents and friends. Learn how to properly build and start a fire. Learn basic first aid. Learn what S.T.O.P. is and how it can help you. Nature field trip. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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