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Laura S. Walker State Park


Saturday, April 5, 2025

Recycle Bugs
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create Lady bugs and Bumble bees from recycled plastic spoons! This is a awesome way to create art from plastic. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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DIY Walking Stick Class
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at our Interpretive Center to create your personalized walking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your size. We will provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your walking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Pre=register at the Visitor Center prior to the class. We will see you there! $7 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Guided Kayak Paddle
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come enjoy a morning on our black water lake! This is a guided paddle with our Naturalist. Let's see how many of our native plants and animals we can spot! Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim.. See you there!!! $25 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

DIY Bird Feeders
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to make your own bird feeders from recycled items! What a great way to celebrate our feathered friends and the role they play in our environment! Let's keep our pollinators happy. Hope to see you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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