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Friday, July 26, 2024

Jr. Ranger Camp
Friday, Jul 26, 2024 8 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
It's Back! Our Junior Ranger Day Camp for Ages 10-17 is going on from July 22 - July 25. $100 for the full week or $25 per day if your camper isn't unavailable to come the full week. Each day features a morning hike, archery, a service project and a chance to swim or kayak, and many other fun activities. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Intro into Paddling
Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us for an for an hour and a half course on the basics of paddling. We will be discussing paddling techniques, and safety tips. This course is for those who have little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. This is a pre-registered event, so please call ahead and reserve your Spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Kayaking 101
Sunday, Jul 28, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Learn the basic movements of kayaking on a safe and peaceful section of Lake Rutledge. Open to visitors 16 years and older who can swim and are new to kayaking. Equipment provided. Space limited to less than 8 participants. To register or for more info, please click on the link below. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Monday, July 29, 2024

Jr. Ranger Camp Week 2
Monday, Jul 29, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more! Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp. Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Jr. Ranger Camp Week 2
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for two days of awesome summer fun at our Jr. Ranger Camp! We will have tons of ranger led activities including hiking, paddling, swimming, nature talks, crafts, history, and more! Ages 7-13. Registration is required. 10 kids max per camp. Please contact the park office to register. $45 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Saturday, August 3, 2024

Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Aug 3, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Creek Kayak Paddle
Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Kayak down the lazy section of Sweetwater Creek, on this relaxing kayak paddle. Spots are limited. For people who sign up with a buddy to share a kayak take $10 off your total. Please bring shoes that can get wet, water, sunglasses and a hat. Suitable for ages 16+ $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, August 9, 2024

Paddle Under the Perseids
Friday, Aug 9, 2024 10 PM to 11 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring water, a change of clothes or a towel, flashlight and bug repellent. Participants must be 8 years and older. For more info and to register click on the link below. $25 if you use your craft or $30 if you use ours. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Paddle Under the Perseids
Friday, Aug 9, 2024 to Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 11:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring water, a change of clothes or a towel, flashlight and bug repellent. Participants must be 8 years and older. For more info and to register click on the link below. $25 if you use your craft or $30 if you use ours. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024

Intro into Paddling
Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us for an for an hour and a half course on the basics of paddling. We will be discussing paddling techniques, and safety tips. This course is for those who have little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. This is a pre-registered event, so please call ahead and reserve your Spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Morning Kayak Paddle
Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Take a Ranger led paddle up the river. Enjoy a beautiful morning on the peaceful water. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024

Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Full Moon Paddle
Sunday, Aug 18, 2024 7 PM to 9 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a ranger led paddle at night along the beautiful Lake Rutledge under the light of a full Moon. Experience the wonders of nature that are unique to nighttime. In case of a cloudy sky, the ranger will talk about constellations and planets. Please register by purchasing your ticket online using the link below. $20, kayaks and equipment included $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, August 23, 2024

The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census
10 AM - 4 PM from Aug 23, 2024 until Aug 24, 2024 
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Participants can come to our Certified Pollinator Habitat to count butterflies and other insects to help researchers better understand the population status of pollinators by taking part in the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census For more information visit GSEPC.org. $7.50-$13.00 706-655-5870.
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Saturday, August 24, 2024

Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps
Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Intro into Paddling
Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us for an for an hour and a half course on the basics of paddling. We will be discussing paddling techniques, and safety tips. This course is for those who have little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. This is a pre-registered event, so please call ahead and reserve your Spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census
10 AM - 4 PM from Aug 24, 2024 
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Participants can come to our Certified Pollinator Habitat to count butterflies and other insects to help researchers better understand the population status of pollinators by taking part in the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census For more information visit GSEPC.org. $7.50-$13.00 706-655-5870.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024

Evening Kayak Paddle
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Take a Ranger led paddle up the river. Enjoy a beautiful evening on the water and come back as the sun sets. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps
Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on the link below $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Creek Kayak Paddle
Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Kayak down the lazy section of Sweetwater Creek, on this relaxing kayak paddle. Spots are limited. For people who sign up with a buddy to share a kayak take $10 off your total. Please bring shoes that can get wet, water, sunglasses and a hat. Suitable for ages 10+. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Monday, September 2, 2024

Creek Kayak Paddle
Monday, Sep 2, 2024 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Kayak down the lazy section of Sweetwater Creek, on this relaxing kayak paddle. Spots are limited. For people who sign up with a buddy to share a kayak take $10 off your total. Please bring shoes that can get wet, water, sunglasses and a hat. Suitable for ages 10+. $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Intro into Paddling
Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us for an for an hour and a half course on the basics of paddling. We will be discussing paddling techniques, and safety tips. This course is for those who have little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. This is a pre-registered event, so please call ahead and reserve your Spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Hike and Paddle - Girl Scouts Love State Parks -
Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a ranger led hike (1 hour) along our new beach trail as we walk by swamps, hardwood/pine forests and a controlled burn area. After the hike, we'll kayak (1 hour) on the lake looking for wildlife such as raptors, herons and migrating birds. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Registration begins after 8/10/24. $20 if you use our kayaks. $15 if you use yours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Beginners Kayaking
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
If you’re new to kayaking this is the place to start. We’ll be covering the basics and building up our confidence as kayakers. Pro tips: bring water, a hat, sunglasses. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray. Waterproof bags recommended. There is a limited number of spaces pre-registration is encouraged No children under age 16 $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Monday, October 21, 2024

Gratitude for Gators Paddle
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Let's paddle up Billy's Lake on National Reptile Day to experience these beautiful creatures and other reptiles in their natural habitat. Here we will discuss behaviors, diet, and other fun facts about these remarkable reptiles. This event is only for ages 12+ $35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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