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High Falls State Park


Saturday, April 5, 2025

Spring Tree ID Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
We practiced identifying trees with no leaves, now let's try identifying trees with the new leaves and flowers of spring. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wild Georgia's Tri-Colored Bat Craft & Learn
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn about our local proposed endangered bat and make a cute one to take home. Also learn how you can participate in the State Wildlife Action Plan review and receive a stamp on your "Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow" bookmark. Two stamps before December earns a Wild Georgia sticker and four stamps earns a deck of playing cards. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Kudzu Cordage
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Our ancestors made cordage and rope by hand for thousands of years. Learn the reverse twist method to make cordage from natural fibers just like they did. Great for kudzu bark! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Spring Historical Herbal Hike
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Can you identify Bloodroot? How about Little Brown Jug? Let's see what plants are out on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) and discuss traditional uses throughout history. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Killer Mushrooms!
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
If you are new to mushrooming, come learn about the most common toxic mushrooms of the southeastern including the deadly toxic ones. We will also discuss their friendly look-a-likes. Meet at the Program Area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Spring Stamp Craft
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Let the beauty of spring inspire your creativity for this stamping craft The Naturalist will have a variety of stamps and ink pads so you can create a springtime scene on a card. Bring your own journal or canvass if you want to do more! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the park office any time after 9am and return by 4pm to receive your prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the Park Office any time after 9am and return with your pics before 4pm to pick out a prize. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Toddler Time: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your littles and a blanket to sit on while we learn all about rain! Meet on the lawn behind the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Butterfly Craft and Learn
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn about the native butterflies of Georgia and make a butterfly magnet. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Spring Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 4 PM to 5:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
The morels have usually come and gone by the end of April in Georgia, but there are other cool mushrooms out this time of year! We'll start on the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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