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This program will dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal and emphasize its importance in the environment. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
 
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This class is open to men and women, age 12 and up, and will focus on those with little to no experience in operating a firearm. Upon completion, participants will understand, and can demonstrate, how to safely handle, operate, maintain and store a shotgun. $10. 706-878-3087.
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This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters and see what lives in the canyon streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a walk with the Park Naturalist to learn about some of the summer wildflowers blooming at the Meadowlands. Total distance is just under 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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It's not ALL about the bees and beautiful butterflies. Learn about some of the less attractive, but no less important, underappreciated pollinators. Meet at the Interpretive Center in main day-use area. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join the park's Naturalist to learn to Identify some of the most common trees and plants found along the East Rim of Cloudland Canyon. This easy walk goes along the Overlook Trail to the Main Overlook and down to the Bear Creek Overlook. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Immerse yourself in the prehistoric world of North America by joining a naturalist for an in-depth talk about the giant ground sloths discovered on Skidaway Island. Visitors will learn about them on the island where they were first found in North America and see actual sloth fossils. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Spend the morning with a ranger as we tackle some fun and educational topics. Each session holds a different topic! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join a ranger on a relaxing evening paddle enjoying nature, the night sky, and possibly seeing some wildlife. We provide life jackets, paddles, 2-person canoes, kayaks, paddleboats or john boats. Boater check-in 8:15 PM at boathouse. Pre-register & prepay at the park office. Limited space for boaters. $28 per paddleboat, $15 per canoe/kayak/john boat. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet at Campground 2 Boat Ramp for a hike to see the last supermoon of the year. Bring a friend with you and enjoy the amber hue of this harvest Moon. Don't forget your water bottles and flashlights. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk to get acquainted with some of the native pollinators that may be found along the coast. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Drop by our Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about our animal of the day. We will have a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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The shrimp many people know as a favorite seafood is not the only species of shrimp that exists. Out in the marsh, there are often-unseen multitudes of smaller shrimp known as grass shrimp. Come learn about and see these incredibly small inhabitants of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Bats, bugs, and owl oh my! Join the naturalist for an evening excursion through the sandhill wildlife management area. This 1-mile sensory walk should uncover some of our crepuscular and nocturnal creatures. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at the Ballfield at 10 am to learn how to use a compass. Limited number of spots available, call or come by the park to sign up no later than September 25, 2023. $2 per person. Minimum age is 11 years old. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join Georgia Highlands College Professors Robert Young and Mark Pergrem for an evening of learning about the cosmos. A presentation about the upcoming solar eclipse will be held at 7:30pm, and at 8PM visitors can venture onto the grounds (weather permitting) for a star party. Spots are limited so make sure to reserve in advance by calling! $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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We have many reptiles living here in the park with us as our educational ambassadors. This is your chance to meet them all, hear their stories, and learn about the vital roles they play in their native ecosystems. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about the ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $35 for ages 12+
$25 for ages 5-11 $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a morning stroll as we locate birds by sight and sound. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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A short 1/2 mile stroll along the avenue to glimpse some of the native butterflies of the coastal plains region. With a bit of luck and good weather we will be able to identify a few different species and a few fun facts for each. Fun for all ages! $11.25-$2.50 912-353-3023.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Have a chance to explore crooked Rivers name sake as we disembark and explore Georgia’s beautiful salt marshes. $45 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 6, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bats, bugs, and owl oh my! Join the naturalist for an evening excursion through the sandhill wildlife management area. This 1-mile sensory walk should uncover some of our crepuscular and nocturnal creatures. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Enjoy a friendly introduction to the snakes that make Mistletoe State Park home. Participants will learn what snakes eat, where they live and which are venomous and non-venomous. They will meet the resident snake and may be able to touch a snake during the program. We will complete the program making a snake craft to take home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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On October 3,1924 Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Warm Springs, Georgia for the first time. To honor the 99 year anniversary of this event there will be a Ranger led guided tour to dicuss the history, geology and development of one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. The tour will take place at the Historic Pools and Springs Complex. $10.00 706-655-5870.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. The Draconids Meteor Shower peaks this weekend. Moonrise isn't until 12:30 am so we should see plenty of shooting stars early this evening. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a high-flying time!
Blue Ridge Raptors will be bringing some of their amazing birds!
Blue Ridge Raptors is an education program that brings live birds of prey to the Park.
This program teaches us about the unique attributes of raptors and addresses the challenges in both endangering and protecting these majestic birds. $5-$7.50 $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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A short 1/2 mile stroll along the avenue to glimpse some of the native butterflies of the coastal plains region. With a bit of luck and good weather we will be able to identify a few different species and a few fun facts for each. Fun for all ages! $11.25-$2.50 912-353-3023.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Take a break from the busy world to practice mindfulness on a short nature walk. A ranger will guide you through how to be more focused in nature and notice things you may not have before. The goal is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Ages 6+. Bring bug repellent, water, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join our Rangers to do activities in our Junior Ranger Book & earn their Junior Ranger Badge. Activities will include hiking, exploring nature, fishing, inside look at the mill, and an up close look at Watson our resident gopher tortoise. Age requirement is 7-12 years old. RSVP by Oct 6. $25 Kids will need to bring their lunch and snacks. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Camping is fun if you are prepared for the adventure. "Outdoor Camping Survival" will focus on the basics of camping and surviving in nature. Participants will learn how to put up a tent, build a shelter, start a fire without a match, build a campfire, camp cooking skills, prepare their lunch over a campfire and hiking in the woods. $25 per participant $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hikeand explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 13, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike along Overlook Loop trail (~3.4 miles). Meet at parking lot across from Callaway’s Country Store. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet at the boat ramp at 7:00 p.m. to explore the Yellow trail. During this hike, we will try to communicate with some of the local owls that live nearby. Please contact the park office to register for this event before 5:00 p.m on October 14. This event will be cancelled if there are storms in the area. Ages 6 and under with an adult. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along gentle ridges and cascading creeks. Explore our past as we walk by the remains of some unknown CCC constructions. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Call the park office to register and pay fees in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come Join Trout Unlimited for an introduction to Fly Fishing! This program will operate like a 101 class. Learn the difference between fly fishing and spin fishing, how entomology ties into this sport, how to tie your own flies, different casting techniques and end it with an onstream demonstration. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about the ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $35 for ages 12+
$25 for ages 5-11 $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This class is open to men and women, age 12 and up, and will focus on those with little to no experience in operating a firearm. Upon completion, participants will understand, and can demonstrate, how to safely handle, operate, maintain and store a shotgun. $10. 706-878-3087.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike of Panola Mountain. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10+. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Life would be impossible without the planet we live on. Join us for a day focused on ways we can protect our environment, whether it be as individuals or groups working together. We will have tables set up by organizations dedicated to environmental protection and vendors offering eco-conscious products. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Do you enjoy the fall leaf color? Well then come out and enjoy a fall hayride through the park. Beginning at the park office, we will explore the park and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Along the hayride the lighting will be the best for fall pictures and we will stop to let you get some great shots. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hikeand explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 27, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us as we enjoy a sunset over Clark's Hill Lake. During the hike we will take in the sights and sounds of nature. We will finish the evening gathered around a campfire and listening to campfire stories and roasting marshmallows. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Explore and learn about all the fun macroinvertebrates that call Crooked River home. Who knows what we’ll find? Fee is $3 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come enjoy a Halloween Hayride with the whole family! Take a hayride up to our covered bridge while enjoying the fall scenery, and soaking up the best time of the year!
All proceeds go to our Friends Volunteer Group. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Enjoy a hayride up to Smithgall Woods’ Wetland Loop Trail where you will be guided on a haunted hike. This trail is an easy .5 miles. Learn about the lore and legends of the Appalachian Mountains and where these tales likely come from. Who knows, you might end up seeing or hearing something you really can’t explain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This class is open to men and women, age 12 and up, and will focus on those with little to no experience in operating a firearm. Upon completion, participants will understand, and can demonstrate, how to safely handle, operate, maintain and store a shotgun. $10. 706-878-3087.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come join the naturalist at Jack Hill State Park in learning about some of the flowers that can be found in the park! We will create a flower craft out of tissue paper and pipe cleaners! We hope to see you there! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Come join the naturalist at Jack Hill State Park in learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. We will be creating a craft that shows all the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly! The cost of this program is $2 per person! We hope to see you there! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Martin's Mine Trail. Learn about this trail, and surrounding land's rich and interesting history, the beginning of the first Gold Rush, and what happened after.
Martin's Mine Trail is a moderate 1.3 miles. A van will be taken to the beginning of the trailhead. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Martin's Mine Trail. Learn about this trail, and surrounding land's rich and interesting history, the beginning of the first Gold Rush, and what happened after. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Do you enjoy the fall leaf color? Well then come out and enjoy a fall hayride through the park. Beginning at the park office, we will explore the park and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Along the hayride the lighting will be the best for fall pictures and we will stop to let you get some great shots. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Meet one of our Rangers at the Guale Roundhouse as he explains different remedies and native foods Native Americans along the Altamaha utilized for thousands of years. 912-437-4770.
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Come join Jack Hill State Park in creating your very own leaf rubbing booklet! We will collect leaves around the park, and then we will use them to create "leaf rubbings". We will meet at Picnic Shelter 4, and do not forget to buy a $5 parking pass for your vehicle! We hope to see you there! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Visitors will walk along the candlelit path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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