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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mini Movie Marathon
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a mini movie night where we enjoy film shorts related to the parks natural resources. Popcorn and slushies are avaiable, all ages friendly and indoors. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Waterway Ecology Hike
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
What's beneath the surface of Sweetwater Creek, its tributaries and the reservoir? Find our on this 1.5 mile guided ecology hike. Observe plants and animals along Sweetwater Creek. All ages. Not stroller friendly. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. Must register by 5pm day of To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Mini Movie Marathon
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a mini movie night where we enjoy film shorts related to the parks natural resources. Popcorn and slushies are avaiable, all ages friendly and indoors. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Waterway Ecology Hike
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
What's beneath the surface of Sweetwater Creek, its tributaries and the reservoir? Find our on this 1.5 mile guided ecology hike. Observe plants and animals along Sweetwater Creek. All ages. Not stroller friendly. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. Must register by 5pm day of To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Care is a Verb: Invasive Species Removal Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
For Your State Parks Day join us in an invasive species removal project. Take action to care for our beloved state parks. We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center by the flag pole. Please bring water, and work/gardening gloves if you have them. Please dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes. Sunglasses are advised. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Care is a Verb: Invasive Species Removal Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
For Your State Parks Day join us in an invasive species removal project. Take action to care for our beloved state parks. We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center by the flag pole. Please bring water, and work/gardening gloves if you have them. Please dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes. Sunglasses are advised. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Native Forest Restoration Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Class 2 – Yellow Trail (long). Habitat types, geology and watershed dynamics, tree & plant ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum. This is the second class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $30-$125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Spooky Spider Pinning, Entomology preservation for Beginners
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn how to pin and preserve spiders in this indoor class. Suitable for ages 10+ Minors must have an adult accompanying. All supplies provided. Each participants is able to pin two spiders. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Beginners Kayaking
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
New to Kayaking? Join our small group guided kayak paddle where we go over the fundamentals of kayaking. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must be accompanied by an adult. $65 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Beginners Kayaking
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
New to Kayaking? Join our small group guided kayak paddle where we go over the fundamentals of kayaking. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must be accompanied by an adult. $65 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Invasive Intervention: Volunteer Work Day with Eco Addendum
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Monday, October 13, 2025

Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Fall Junior Ranger Camp
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ Junior Ranger Camp $100 per student for the whole 4 days $30 per child for individual days Spend your fall break with a Ranger! Each day has a unique hike, learning objectives, crafts and a service project. Please pack your student a lunch, snacks, a water bottle and whatever they need to be comfortable. To register call 770-732-2613 $30-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Spooky Spider Pinning, Entomology preservation for Beginners
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn how to pin and preserve spiders in this indoor class. Suitable for ages 10+ Minors must have an adult accompanying. All supplies provided. Each participants is able to pin two spiders. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, October 26, 2025

EcoA Native Forest Restoration Program- Invasive Removal Class
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Native Forest Restoration Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Class 3 – Yellow Trail (long), Rare Longleaf Pine habitat, fall color & tree ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum. This is the third class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $30-$125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Volunteer Event Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Volunteer event on the yellow trail. Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 $0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

EcoA Native Forest Restoration Program- Invasive Removal Class
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Volunteer Event Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest along the Yellow Trail, Bridge and Shoals with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Invasive Intervention: Volunteer Work Day with Eco Addendum
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Native Forest Restoration Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Class 4: White Trail, Jacks Hill Meadow habitat, restoration best practices, native and invasive species ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum. This is the fourth class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $30-125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $150 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $150 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $150 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $150 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $150 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

EcoA Native Forest Restoration Program- Invasive Removal Class 5 of 12
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-100 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Native Forest Restoration Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Class 5: Forest Restoration Seasonal Methods, Purple Trail. Safe, seasonal invasive removal, evergreen native & invasive species ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum. This is the 5th class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $30-125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Invasive Intervention: Volunteer Work Day with Eco Addendum
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our park needs your help! Join us for this volunteer work day centering around the removal of invasive species from Sweetwater Creek State Park. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome. Must register to participate. Call 770 732 2613 to register 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Volunteer Event Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Volunteer event privet on the yellow trail wetland. Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sensory Friendly Morning for Super Museum Sunday
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi Friends. We're hosting a sensory friendly super museum Sunday experience in which our museum will be open before standard operating hours for folks who've preregistered (you can call 770 732 2613 to do so) The lights will be dimmed and the building will be kept at a quiet sound volume. There will be a tactile station set up for folks as well. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Native Forest Restoration Eco-Stewards Program, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is the first class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. Class one: Orientation, Yellow Trail (short)- Learning to “read” a forest, indicator species, beginning tree ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum $30-$125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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