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Saturday, August 10, 2024

Sunflowers & Selfies
Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Sunflowers & Selfies
Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024

Sunflowers & Selfies
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Sunflowers & Selfies
Sunday, Aug 18, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Summer Bird Photography Hike and tell
Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out to the park and bring a camera. Meet our Naturalist. On this hike will talk about the summer birds that are in our park currently. Be prepared to take some amazing photos. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water as well as a camera. Limited to 20 participants. This hike will cost $5 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, August 23, 2024

Moth Safari
Friday, Aug 23, 2024 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Enjoy the wonders of nocturnal insects that flutter around the night sky. A park ranger will help you identify moths and other species of insects that are attracted to our special safari area. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, August 24, 2024

Armchair Birding
Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Our Visitor Center will have the Armchair Birding area open to visitors for free. We will have info on Fort McAllister's diverse bird population displayed to increase your bird nerd knowledge. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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 21, 2024

Operation Avian
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT: is to Join Roosevelt's Little White House as we explore what it takes to be a bird! Together we will dive into the interesting anatomy of our feathered friends. Learning what makes birds different from all other creatures and how unique each bird really is! $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Summer Bird Photography Hike and tell
Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out to the park and bring a camera. Meet our Naturalist. On this hike will talk about the summer birds that are in our park currently. Be prepared to take some amazing photos. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water as well as a camera. Limited to 20 participants. This hike will cost $5 $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Friday, October 25, 2024

Bat Week
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Monday, October 28, 2024

Bat Week
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Bat Week
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join the park's Naturalist to celebrate Bat Week with a presentation that will dispel myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal- just in time for Halloween! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the title for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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