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The 22nd marks the first day of Autumn. Visit the Fort and enjoy the day outside with a Ranger! Activities include a quarter-mile hike, birding, and nature journaling. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Welcome the “End of Season” with pollinator gardens improvement, and other park improvements. This year we are in need of volunteers to help us with 6 projects around the park. Pre-registration required. If you can join us, please email: friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com. Sponsored by Friends of Hard Labor Creek. 706-557-3001.
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Come join us for Outdoor Adventure Day and the Kid's Fishing Rodeo. There will be various activities including archery, two reptile shows, one birds of prey show, and two opportunities to participate in archery. There will also be prizes for kids who participate in the fishing rodeo and catch a tagged catfish. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join team birders Bob Kornegay and Renea Simpson as they discover the sounds of Kolomoki. Meet at the park visitor center. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Let us help you mark off some birds off your identification list. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us as we beautify our Park! We have two projects to work on. We will be creating raised beds for our pollinators and trail cleanup. Our theme this year is Birds, Bats and Bees! Sign up before the event and your parking is free. Call our Visitor Center or send email to shannonwestberry1@mail.com. We appreciate your help with these projects! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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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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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. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
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Come out and help beautify the park work on the pollinator gardens and more. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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The beautiful butterfly fluttering past is only one stage in the insect's life. Bring your little ones (or the young at heart) to make a visual display of all the life stages of a butterfly. Meet in the Interpretive Center. All materials will be provided. Please call to sign up. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk to get acquainted with some of the native pollinators that may be found along the coast. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This program will dispel the myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood mammal and emphasize its importance in the environment. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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It's not ALL about the bees and beautiful butterflies. Learn about some of the less attractive, but no less important, underappreciated pollinators. Meet at the Interpretive Center in main day-use area. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk to get acquainted with some of the native pollinators that may be found along the coast. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us for a morning stroll as we locate birds by sight and sound. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Have a chance to explore crooked Rivers name sake as we disembark and explore Georgia’s beautiful salt marshes. $45 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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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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 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 for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Meet at the boat ramp at 7:00 p.m. to explore the Yellow trail. During this hike, we will try to communicate with some of the local owls that live nearby. Please contact the park office to register for this event before 5:00 p.m on October 14. This event will be cancelled if there are storms in the area. Ages 6 and under with an adult. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk and get acquainted with some of Seminoles winged visitors and year round guests. Meet main office and purchase a water or coke to take on our walk. $5 parking. $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Come sit with us at the beach, while we see osprey hunt and catch their food. $5 parking. 229-768-2571.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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 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 for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come join the naturalist at Jack Hill State Park in learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. We will be creating a craft that shows all the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly! The cost of this program is $2 per person! We hope to see you there! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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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 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 for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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The 21st marks the first day of winter. Visit the Fort and enjoy the day outside with a Ranger! Activities include a quarter-mile hike, birding, and nature journaling. $6.75-$10.25 912-437-4770.
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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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