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High Falls State Park


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Summer may still officially be weeks away, but mushrooms don't know that! Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what's out. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Common Summer Mushrooms of the Southeast Chat
Saturday, May 24, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Learn to identify common summer mushrooms of our area, including toxic ones. Meet at the Program Area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Good Old Fashioned Nature Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Meet the Naturalist on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to see what interesting plants, fungi, or signs of animal activity we can find along the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Forest Fires: Wild or Prescribed?
Saturday, May 31, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the Naturalist for this Wild Georgia program and learn how prescribed burns can keep forest habitats healthy. We will also discuss wildfire prevention. Participants will receive a Smokey the Bear comic book (while supplies last) as well as a stamp on their "Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow" bookmark. Please register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Almost Summer Solstice Hike
Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Summer is almost upon us. Let's hit the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) to see what signs of the coming season we can identify and discuss what these things have signified to humans throughout history. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for an ALL NEW summer themed photo scavenger hunt! Pick up your assignment at the Park Office and return with your pictures before 4pm to pick out a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Sunday, Jun 15, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for an ALL NEW summer themed photo scavenger hunt! Pick up your assignment at the Park Office and return with your pictures before 4pm to pick out a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 3:30 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but summer is their big season in Georgia. Meet at the Park Office to hike the Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing on to the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated) to see what we can identify. We'll also discuss mushroom morphology to help with identification. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Toddler Time: Frogs
Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring little ones to hear a story about the life cycle of frogs. We'll also learn about some special frogs that call Georgia home. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Native or Invasive? Walk About
Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Test your local plant knowledge in this walk about game where contestants try to identify whether park flora is native or not. Meet on the front porch of the Park Office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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