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Join Panola Mountain State Park's rangers to take a hike through Power of Flight to learn about winter birds and the conservation work that Panola Mountain State Park and other partners are doing to restore a native grassland. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join Panola Mountain State Park's rangers to take a hike through Power of Flight to learn about winter birds and the conservation work that Panola Mountain State Park and other partners are doing to restore a native grassland. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come see all the various bird species that inhabit the island alongside a ranger on a 2-mile hike on the Sandpiper and Avian Loops. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but they are not necessary for a good birding trip! Meet at the Sandpiper trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy the wonders of birding from indoors. Learn how to identify common bird feeder visitors, and the times of year you can expect to see them. Pre-register is strongly encouraged. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This window birding program is best suited for our younger birders ages 5-12 but its fun for all ages. We'll be looking at birds that visit the feeder and making pine cone bird feeders. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This window birding program is best suited for our younger birders ages 5-12 but its fun for all ages. We'll be looking at birds that visit the feeder and making pine cone bird feeders. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Explore the world in brand new eyes! Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Twice a month, explore STEAM focused nature programs through hands on play! This Tuesday we will be making birding binoculars, building your own nest, and learning about backyard birds and their descriptions/sounds $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Class is in session and the birds are calling! Geared towards Homeschool students, join us at the Interpretative Center as we talk about the study of Birds, their environmental impacts, and about Modern Dinosaurs. Learn about Ornithology, Environmental Science and so much more! $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come join Jack Hill State Park in creating bird crafts and learning how to be a bird! We will meet at Picnic shelter 4, and we hope to see you there. $1 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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This window birding program is best suited for our younger birders ages 5-12 but its fun for all ages. We'll be looking at birds that visit the feeder and making pine cone bird feeders. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a boat tour on Lake Walter F George to learn about and hopefully see some of the native birds that mate for life! Bring someone you love and enjoy a beautiful ride on the lake! $8 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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You do not want to miss this WILD(life) event! We will have 3-4 licensed falconers and 7-8 hawks, falcons & owls on site for a "meet & greet" throughout the day! There will be 2 multimedia presentations titled "Falconry, An Ancient Sport in a Modern World." shown as well. Call the office for more information. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Why should we dim our lights for migratory birds? Join a Ranger at the nature hut for an educational talk about the harmful effects of light pollution on migratory birds, and how we can play our part to help our feathery friends out. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center as we build Birdhouses to better help the environment by providing shelters for our backyard birds on Valentines Day. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hikeand explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join the park naturalist to learn how to attract birds to your backyard. We will make a fun craft to take home and feed your birdie friends! Meet at the park office. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Gather 'round the campfire as we learn about some of the folklore surrounding birds, bats, and other flying pollinators that can be found in your backyard! Smores' included! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Drop in anytime between 8:30AM-12:00PM to participate in this Citizen Science activity by tracking bird species around Lower Alexander Lake. Bring a pair of binoculars, download the eBird app, bring plenty of water, and dress for the weather! Our rangers will be there to help with birding and bird identification. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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We invite you to join us for the annual Cornell eBird / Audobon Society Great Backyard Bird Count. Our goal is to quietly observe and record all of the birds we see on Billy's Island. Afterwards, visitors can individually report their count online or contribute to the group count (recorded by the park ranger). $22.50 per person (same as regular boat tour) $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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We invite you to join us for the annual Cornell eBird / Audobon Society Great Backyard Bird Count. Our goal is to quietly observe and record all of the birds we see along the boardwalk trail for 30 minutes. At the end, visitors can individually report their count online or contribute to the group count (recorded by the park ranger). $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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In this monthly series we will be exploring the wonderful world of bats! This month we will be taking a look at some of the threats bats face as a species. We will also create a fun craft that you can take home! $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Come see all the various bird species that inhabit the island alongside a ranger on a 2-mile hike on the Sandpiper and Avian Loops. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but they are not necessary for a good birding trip! Meet at the Sandpiper trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join a Park Ranger at the Muscadine Interpretive trail for a fun birding experience. Learn the basics of birding, such as identifying bird calls and species of birds. Then take a short .7 mile hike to test our new knowledge. Binoculars are not required but highly encouraged. Please bring water and closed toe shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come celebrate National Butterfly Day with a leisure butterfly walk. Learn how to attract butterflies to your backyard and what to do to help them thrive the next year. Click on the event title for more details. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us on a special guided hike where we will be trying to hear and see the different owls that call Magnolia Springs home! The program will meet at the park office. The cost is $5 per person. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us for an introductory hike to the local birds of Georgia. Birds can be found around the fields, woods and creeks of Pickett’s Mill. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our native birds. Admission fee required. Bring binoculars or the park has a few to lend. Call 770-443-7850 for registration. $4-$6. 770-443-7850.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Join us for a fun program on the different birds found here at Magnolia Springs! We will have a ranger led talk and hike that will feature mounted birds and hopefully even real ones! The cost is only $5 per person. Call the park office at (478) 982-1660 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Just in time to get that garden started!
Learn about different pollinators, their role in our ecosystem, and how to help them through the planting of native plants - and still have a gorgeous garden!
There will be native plants for sale from Smithgall's own pollinator gardens, so you can go home and start yours the same day! $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Watch staff and demonstrators show how people utilized tools and weapons in the past to survive everyday life. See flintknapping, fire building, archery, atlatl use, and more. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Entry for this event is limited to 80 people and entry ends when the museum closes at 5:00 PM, so gather here before 4:30pm to sign-in for a special evening with the curator. We will start with a short program about bats and then set off for the mounds and a bat watching adventure. Click on the event title for more details. $2 -$6 plus $5 parking. 770-387-3747.
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Join us for an introductory hike to the local birds of Georgia. Birds can be found around the fields, woods and creeks of Pickett’s Mill. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our native birds. Admission fee required. Bring binoculars or the park has a few to lend. Call 770-443-7850 for registration. $4-$6. 770-443-7850.
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Come celebrate this beautiful planet! Come enjoy a hayride to our covered bridge, play some games with the kids, or enjoy a guided hike along our Laurel Ridge Trail. Other activities will be available for kids of all ages to get them engaged with the outdoors. The guided hike will start at 10am, and there will only be one. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a birding hike this Saturday on World Migratory Bird Day! We will meet at the trading post at 8am and walk along the boardwalk trail. Learn about how the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge plays an important role in conservation by providing countless birds habitat.
This hike is open to all ages. We encourage students to participate! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a birding boat ride this Saturday on World Migratory Bird Day! We will meet at the trading post at 9am.
Learn about how the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge plays an important role in conservation by providing countless birds habitat.
This boat ride is open to ages 5+. We encourage students to participate! $22.50 for 12 +
$15.00 for ages 5-11 $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join local bee keeper Bill Cleveland to discuss the importance of honey bees. Get a hands on lesson from the bee suit to the bee hive and everything in-between. Stick around to taste local honey. This program will be the buzz of the town especially for children. Meet at the visitor center amphitheater. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us for an introductory hike to the local birds of Georgia. Birds can be found around the fields, woods and creeks of Pickett’s Mill. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our native birds. Admission fee required. Bring binoculars or the park has a few to lend. Call 770-443-7850 for registration. $4-$6. 770-443-7850.
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Beekeeping is synonymous with Clinch County and the Okefenokee Swamp. We're hoping to have a local apiarist lead an educational program on bees at our picnic shelter. Rangers plan on procuring some local honey to taste and we will also sell some in the store. Public Program $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Spend the day learning about critters that fly at Black Rock Mountain State Park. From insects to owls, there will be speakers available to share their vast knowledge. Hands on activities will be taking place throughout the day. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for National Trails Day at the historic Cherokee Capital. Ranger guided hike along New Town Creek Trail will provide visitors with opportunities for Cherokee history, trail education and wildlife viewing.. Bring binoculars for this 1.5 hour, low difficulty hike providing great birding opportunities along New Town Creek and Pond Trail. Regular admission prices:
Adults: $7.00
Seniors: $6.50
Youth: $5.50
Children 5 and under: free 706-624-1321.
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Join us for National Trails Day at the historic Cherokee Capital. Ranger guided hike along New Town Creek Trail will provide visitors with opportunities for Cherokee history, trail education and wildlife viewing.. Bring binoculars for this 1.5 hour, low difficulty hike providing great birding opportunities along New Town Creek and Pond Trail. Regular admission prices:
Adults: $7.00
Seniors: $6.50
Youth: $5.50
Children 5 and under: free 706-624-1321.
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Come out and help us observe National Trails Day. There will be a ranger-led hike that will cover a mix of topics related to both nature and history found along the Pickett's Mill Battlefield trails. The hike will begin at 10 a.m. and will last about two hours. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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This 5-day program will introduce kids ages 6-10 to the wonders of the outdoors. Activities include hiking, bird watching, craft making, geocaching, outdoor skills, and more. Bring lunch and snacks. Apply sunscreen and bug spray each day.
Registration will open in March. $200. 770-389-7801.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 6 - June 8 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 6 - June 8 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 6 - June 8 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come learn about dragonflies, Damselflies, Snake Doctors and the wetland habitat of the Etowah. Click on the event title for more details. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Join park staff as we look at the Osprey nest on Bethany Bridge. We will be hidden in the trees using a spotting scope and a limited supply of binoculars. We hope to see the parents feeding the hatchlings and other activities around the nest. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Calling all kids ages 6-12 looking for fun and adventure!
Camp attendees imagination will soar and take flight, while enjoying various activities all about birds, bats, and pollinators. These will include archery, a hayride, crafts, games, and more!
Registration required.
(912) 884-5999 $100. 912-884-5999.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Calling all kids ages 6-12 looking for fun and adventure!
Camp attendees imagination will soar and take flight, while enjoying various activities all about birds, bats, and pollinators. These will include archery, a hayride, crafts, games, and more!
Registration required.
(912) 884-5999 $100. 912-884-5999.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 13 - June 15 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all kids ages 6-12 looking for fun and adventure!
Camp attendees imagination will soar and take flight, while enjoying various activities all about birds, bats, and pollinators. These will include archery, a hayride, crafts, games, and more!
Registration required.
(912) 884-5999 $100. 912-884-5999.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 13 - June 15 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all kids ages 6-12 looking for fun and adventure!
Camp attendees imagination will soar and take flight, while enjoying various activities all about birds, bats, and pollinators. These will include archery, a hayride, crafts, games, and more!
Registration required.
(912) 884-5999 $100. 912-884-5999.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this summer? This 3-day camp geared toward ages 8 - 10, runs from June 13 - June 15 (9 am-3 pm). It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature art, and more. Please call the park office to register. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bees play an important role in the environment and their habitats are being destroyed at a rapid pace!
Join one of our rangers as we teach about the roles bees play in our everyday lives. Then we will all work together to build take home bee habitats. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed toe shoes & bring their own lunch.
This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Smithgall Woods is excited about this year's Junior Ranger Camp! The theme "Take Flight" will focus on all of our flighted friends, how vital they are for our world, and what we can do to help them. Learn about bees, bats, birds and more! $150 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed toe shoes & bring their own lunch.
This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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Smithgall Woods is excited about this year's Junior Ranger Camp! The theme "Take Flight" will focus on all of our flighted friends, how vital they are for our world, and what we can do to help them. Learn about bees, bats, birds and more! $150 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed toe shoes & bring their own lunch.
This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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Smithgall Woods is excited about this year's Junior Ranger Camp! The theme "Take Flight" will focus on all of our flighted friends, how vital they are for our world, and what we can do to help them. Learn about bees, bats, birds and more! $150 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed toe shoes & bring their own lunch.
This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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Smithgall Woods is excited about this year's Junior Ranger Camp! The theme "Take Flight" will focus on all of our flighted friends, how vital they are for our world, and what we can do to help them. Learn about bees, bats, birds and more! $150 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This camp is for ages 8 - 11. Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing, closed toe shoes & bring their own lunch.
This camp is a collaboration with Smithgall Woods State Park, Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. Campers will spend 1 day at Anna Ruby Falls, 2 days at Smithgall Woods and 2 days Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.
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Smithgall Woods is excited about this year's Junior Ranger Camp! The theme "Take Flight" will focus on all of our flighted friends, how vital they are for our world, and what we can do to help them. Learn about bees, bats, birds and more! $150 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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This is an adult environmental educational program in cooperation with the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry. This course is 8 weeks long and involves both classroom lectures as well as hands-on activities. The curriculum consists of 48 hours of instruction taught by state and local experts in the natural and environmental sciences. $285 plus $5 parking. 706-878-4707.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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We will honor all park rangers and local response organizations who serve or have served on this day. There will be displays and representatives on hand to promote their part in protecting and serving the public in a park setting. This event will also serve as our Junior Ranger Day Camp for individuals and/or families. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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A much-awaited annual event, Sunflowers & Selfies, promises to deliver on a family-fun day of hayrides, games, photo ops, a native plant sale, and our blooming field of sunflowers. Learn about the park, from our knowledgeable guides, as you enjoy the beauty of Smithgall on a hayride or enjoy at your own pace. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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All Girl Scout groups are invited to attend this event. Preregistration is required for each group. All activities are open to the public and led by staff and girl scouts. 770-443-7850.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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In conjunction with National Public Lands Day, the Friends of Pickett's Mill will host this volunteer workday. Please bring gloves, water and snacks provided. Admission is free for volunteers on this day. 770-443-7850.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Learn how people cooked about 100 years ago using a historic wood stove. Lunch will be provided in part from your own cooking efforts. This program is for children ages 7-12. One adult must stay with their children. Advance Reservations are required. Limit of 20 participants. 706-878-1077.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a birds eye view of the ground that was inhabited long ago on top of the Temple Mound. Hike with Ben Kirkland as we talk about birds and their importance to the culture found at Kolomoki. This will be a short hike from the Temple Mound parking lot to the top of Mound A. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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This hike will start off at the visitor’s center and from there go to Smithgall’s covered bridge before looping around our wetland trail and heading back. This Hike is a total of just under 3 miles and is the perfect encouragement to keep that healthy balance during the holiday season. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join our Interpretive staff for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions will be held mainly the second and fourth Wednesdays, every month. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 12 students. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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