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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join our Ranger at the tables near the Park office and learn how to easily make a slide paracord bracelet out of only a piece of paracord / small rope that participants can take home with them. $2 activity fee. rsvp by 2-10-2025 Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Hardman Farm will partner with Sautee Nacoochee Center, Unicoi State Park & Helen Arts & Heritage Center for WinterFest: Arts Tour. This festival includes 150 artists across 4 locations (Including 4 vendors at Hardman Farm State Historic Site). The Hardman Farm mansion will be open free of charge for an open house on the main floor. 706-878-1077.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy this sweet seasonal craft program. Soar to unknown heights and learn how to transform upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy this sweet seasonal craft program. Soar to unknown heights and learn how to transform upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Curious on how make a flower pot, mug, or bowl out of clay? The people of the Mississippian Culture historically built sturdy coil pots and containers to store everything from seeds to water, and even food. Visitors attending the class will receive a pound of air dry clay, and you will learn step by step how to build their own coil pot. $2-$6
$5 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our rangers as they explore early 19th century printing on the 198th anniversary of the first Native American newspaper. Celebrate this Monumental Moment in both Georgia and Cherokee history. The print shop will be open for demonstrations of 19th century printing and discussions of the importance of this monumental moment. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Create your own Corn Husk Doll and decorate it alongside one of our Naturalists, while learning about the different uses Native Americans had for corn. $2-$6 Admission
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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While you should never judge a book by its cover, it is also said that “the clothes make the man”. Our bookbinder welcomes you to witness a demonstration of the art and craft of dressing a book to be both eye-catching and strong. The judgment, in turn, is left to you. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Easy, Natural, Bird-Approved. Join us in making bird feeders with pinecones, peanut butter and bird seed. Meet at the campground pavilion. Beware for anyone who has a peanut allergy. Please call the park office to register! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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It is important to always be prepared when hiking with or without family. Kids will learn the essential backpack items needed when hitting the trails and create their very own first aid kit. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Naturalist for a fun dissection of owl pellets and learn about different owl species in Georgia, their habitats, diet and conservation efforts. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Discover why pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems and
how you can help. Participants will learn about insect and animal
pollination, then create handmade seed paper shaped like plants
and animals to plant at home and support local pollinators. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Women served in many capacities during the Civil War, both on and off the battlefield. The efforts and services they provided during the Civil War were a turning point in the fight for women's equality. The home front played an essential role in the war for both the Union and the Confederacy. 5.50-9.75 912-727-2339.
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Enjoy activities centered around the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. Tour our 100+ year old barn and creamery, enjoy an open house in the 150+ year old mansion, take a hayride, see cooking and butter making demonstrations, listen to live music, and meet local arts and crafts vendors. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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We'll be making festive crafts while we learn about the history of Saint Patrick. Crafts will be followed by a hike to hunt for 4-leaf clovers. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Celebrate Pi Day with a Ranger Learn how pi helps
measure pine trees, explore what tree rings reveal about a
tree’s life, and finish with a fun Pine Pi nature craft to take
home. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come enjoy a day of Franklin County's colorful history of moonshiners. Free to attend, however a daily $10 park pass or annual pass is required to park. VIP passes are $55 includes t-shirt and 5 tastings; Tasting Pass is $35 for tasting only; T-shirts are $20. Parking fee required. 706-456-4362.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Learn how to Nature Journal! Bring your own personal journal and hike with a ranger to observe and identify native and non-native plants using the iNaturalist App, along with identifying birds through the Merlin App. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Celebrate the lives and skills of women in early Georgia. Discover the important, frequently overlooked, contributions that women made to Georgia’s success as a colony. Interpreters and reenactors will demonstrate 18th century skills needed to survive and thrive in the Georgia wilderness. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Join us at the group building to paint a gourd to take home to attract Martin birds. Gourds and a variety of colors of paint provided. You design and paint yours exactly the way you want for your yard. $15 per gourd. Limited spots available, RSVP by 3/13/2026 in order to have gourds, brushes etc for everyone. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join our Park Staff member Ms Brande at the group building to learn how to crochet. She will teach you the basics of how to hold the yarn, the hook and how to get started making your first square. Limited spots available, RSVP by 3/16/2026. Yarn and hook provided. $15 per person. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613 $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Peanut Butter Pinecone program! Visitors will learn how to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to bring home to the rest of the family! This simple and easy program is perfect for all ages, and we invite you to make as many as you like. We hope to see you there! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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March 30 - April 3, 2026.
Camp season starts early this year! Kids ages 6-12 will spring into action as they explore the coast, try new outdoor skills, and dive into hands-on activities that are sure to make Spring Break an unforgettable adventure!
Space is very limited - only 16 spots...
Call (912) 598-2300 to register today. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join an interpretive ranger to learn how camouflage is used in nature and make your own camouflaged egg! Next, test your detecting skills by searching for camouflaged eggs that will challenge even the most experienced egg hunters! This program is intended for k-6 but all are welcome! Find us in Shelter 2! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime. $20 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to our 3rd Annual Spring Car Show. The Friends of Victoria Bryant will be selling concessions, there will be a raffle drawing, door prizes, 60's and 70's music playing and a parade of cars through the campground at the end. Registration starts at 8:30am at Picnic Shelter #5. We will announce the car show winners at 12:15 PM. $2-$20 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out to the Heritage Farm and enjoy some demonstrations of days gone by! There will be spinning, weaving, sheep shearing, cast iron cooking, basketry and much more! The farm will come alive just like it’s 1870! $5 Adults, children 12 and under $3 (plus standard parking fee) parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint some of the beautiful landscapes found in Smithgall Woods. This class will focus on painting water and stones. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt’s Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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May 25-29, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come out and enjoy guest speakers, authors/book signings, special topic camp demonstrations, tactical demonstrations, and a finale reenactment of the Battle of Pickett's Mill. We will close with a special wreath-laying ceremony honoring Americans who have served throughout the 250 years of American History. A food vendor will be on-site. 770-443-7850.
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Day 2 of this event will feature more visitor interaction. There will be drilling demonstrations, music performances, battle scene scenarios, and cannon and musket firing. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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June 1-5, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June 8-12, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Great fun for every member of the family! No one is too young nor too old to become a Junior Ranger. This will be a hands-on program featuring civilian skills of cooking, sewing, spinning, woodwork, gardening, and more. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Great fun for every member of the family! No one is too young nor too old to become a Junior Ranger. This will be a hands-on program featuring civilian skills of cooking, sewing, spinning, woodwork, gardening, and more. $5. 770-443-7850.
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June 15-19, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join the park rangers for our 4-day junior ranger summer camp. Learn new skills dating back to the Civil War. We'll also include outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, leaving no trace, and more. Become an official Junior Ranger here at Fort McAllister! For ages 7-9. Registration Opens March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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June 22-26, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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What better way to understand the daily life of an 1800s family than to experience it for yourself? Local craftspeople will demonstrate early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, blow guns and more. The Vann Mansion, Cherokee Farmstead, Vann Kitchen, and museum will be open for self-guided tours. Enjoy live fiddle music! $8. 706-695-2598.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a photo contest, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a photo contest, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a photo contest, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a photo contest, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Soak up the last rays of summer fun at the Liberty Bell Pool! Join us for a day full of laughter, sunshine, and splashing as we say farewell to summer in style. The celebration will feature lively pool games and poolside activities for the whole family, the perfect way to cool off and enjoy the summer spirit. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Living historians will be firing muskets. Join us for Civil War games, medical displays, watermelon, and more! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Step into the past and uncover the story of Georgia’s Piedmont forests, where rolling hills once echoed with the sounds of longleaf pines, oak-hickory woodlands, and the wildlife that called them home. Participants will explore how the Southeastern Forest ecosystem has transformed through time. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work independently or as a family team to build your own shelter using natural materials from the forest—such as sticks, branches, and vines. Then, learn essential skills in fire building and knot tying. All supplies are provided. Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we celebrate Your State Parks Day, a time to give back, explore, and connect with the beauty of our natural spaces! Visitors can participate in Discovery Stations, where rangers and volunteers will guide guests through engaging activities that showcase the wonders of the forest, wildlife, and creativity inspired by nature. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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The fort comes alive by the warm glow of candlelight. Follow your guide through the grounds and witness dramatic camp scenes, musket and cannon firings, the clang of the blacksmith’s forge, and the harsh realities of Civil War–era medical care. Venture into eerie bunkers and peek inside the barracks where the Fort’s Major once lived. $25. 912-727-2339.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. Showing 11:00 and 1:30 $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. Showing 11:00 and 1:30 $5.00 Youth -$7.50 Adults Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Take part in Archaeology themed activities at the Vann House. Learn about artifacts in our dig-boxes, learn more about ancient pottery by creating your own, see real stone tools being crafted (knapped) see the tools of an archaeologist from KSU, see actual artifacts from the Vann House excavations, talk to archaeologists, and more. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt's Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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