Monumental Moments Events

Don Carter State Park


Friday, March 13, 2026

Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, Mar 13, 2026 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no flashlights are necessary. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Meet our Mosses Hike
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Learn about and touch Georgia native mosses with our naturalist. Meet at the head of the Overlook Trail. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pet a Pelt!
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Monday, March 16, 2026

Homeschool Day: Birds of Georgia!
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered what the biggest owl in Georgia is, or which bird can fly backwards? Come find out at this Birds of Georgia program! Play 2 educational games followed by a craft at Picnic Shelter 1. Call the visitor center to pre-register. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Origami Butterflies
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist outside the visitor center and learn to make origami butterflies for Spring! $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Pet a Pelt!
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 12 PM to 12:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at Picnic Shelter 3 to learn about Georgia mammals! You will have the opportunity to touch and interact with a variety of furs while learning about the animals that call our state home. Pay in the visitor center beforehand, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Become a Natural at iNaturalist!
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Have you ever seen an interesting plant or insect, but didn't know how to identify it? With the iNaturalist app, you can ID plants, animals, insects, and fungi in just seconds! Come learn how to use the app at the visitor center, followed by a fun competition to test your new skills. Pre-register by calling the visitor center. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, April 3, 2026

Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, Apr 3, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no flashlights are necessary. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Become a Natural at iNaturalist!
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 11 AM to 11:45 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Have you ever seen an interesting plant or insect, but didn't know how to identify it? With the iNaturalist app, you can ID plants, animals, insects, and fungi in just seconds! Come learn how to use the app at the visitor center, followed by a fun competition to test your new skills. Pre-register by calling the visitor center. $1 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Meet our Mosses Hike
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 12 PM to 12:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Learn about and touch Georgia native mosses with our naturalist. Meet at the head of the Overlook Trail. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Homeschool Day: Pollinators of Georgia!
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at this Pollinators of GA program! Play 2 educational games and make a related craft with our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 1. Please pre-register by calling the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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