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High Falls State Park


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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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Bird Watching with Bob:
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8 AM to 10 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the DNR's leading expert on raptor conservation for an introduction to bird watching! Regardless of your skill level, Bob, Sargent can teach you what you need to know to jumpstart your hobby. We will start on our Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to our Tranquility Trail (moderate).Space is limited. Please register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Lichen, Mosses, & Ferns Oh My! Hike
Sunday, May 4, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Did you know lichen aren't plants? Or that moss is non-vascular? Or that we have at least 4 species of ferns on the Tranquility Trail? Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking area (moderately rated) to see which of these often overlooked fauna friends we can find. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Saturday, May 10, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the Park Office anytime after 9am and return with your pictures anytime before 4pm to receive a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Photo Scavenger Hunt (Búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica)
Sunday, May 11, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment at the Park Office any time after 9am and return with your pictures any time before 4pm to receive a prize. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Homeschool Day: Birds
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschool students of all ages to learn about birds! We'll learn about ornithology, what important roles birds play in our ecosystem and how to begin a bird watching hobby. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please register in advance. $1 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Historical Herbal Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Can you identify Bloodroot? 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, May 18, 2025

Log Roll Stroll
Sunday, May 18, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Are you a fan of decomposers? Meet at the Park Office to join the Naturalist on a walk to gently inspecting downed logs to see what has taken up residence! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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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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