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Don Carter State Park


Friday, May 2, 2025

Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, May 2, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals with our Nocturnal Night Hike! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail, no flashlights are necessary. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Pollinators of Georgia Campfire Program
Saturday, May 3, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Birding Walk With Bill Elliott
Saturday, May 10, 2025 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us for a morning bird walk around the beach, lead by retired forestry technician Bill Elliott. We will meet at picnic shelter #3. Please call ahead to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Pollinators of Georgia Campfire Program
Saturday, May 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Bats & Bees Pollinator Bingo
Sunday, May 25, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
If you come to picnic shelter #2 to play pollinator themed bingo bee prepared for a fun time! We will be playing with specially made bingo sheets with Georgia pollinators and will also learn some fun facts about them as well! Friendly for all ages. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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