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Don Carter State Park


Sunday, November 9, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Pet a Pelt!
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Do you know how Native Americans got to Georgia, or what their different roles were in their communities? Come learn about the culture and history of the Cherokee people at Picnic Shelter 1! This educational program will include a craft. Call our visitor center to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Pet a Pelt!
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Make a Bird Feeder!
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A Thankful Storytime
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 2 PM to 2:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist outside the visitor center to listen to a story about being thankful, sing a silly song, and do a craft! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Make a Bird Feeder!
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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