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Friday, January 24, 2025

Turtles of Georgia
Friday, Jan 24, 2025 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Turtles of Georgia
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Snakes of North Georgia
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. This event will be indoors. Please call the park office to register in advance. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Meet our Naturalist at the program hut to learn some of the beautiful patterns of Georgia’s terrific turtles, so you can learn to identify them in the wild! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, January 31, 2025

Turtles of Georgia
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

All About Turtles
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Learn interesting facts about the turtles in our park. Come and meet Stumpy our resident Eastern Box Turtle. Find out about the different types of turtles that we have in the Chattahoochee. What is the smallest and largest turtle? How long do they live and what do they like to eat? $7 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home! $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Valentines Hissing Both
Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come take a cute photo with our ambassador animals for Valentine's Day. All ages welcome. We'll have a photo booth set up, and a coffee and coco station set up while folks wait their turn. Phone Photos are $1 We'll be able to take polaroid photos while supplies lasts for $3 $1-3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025

The World of Amphibians
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come and learn about frogs and salamanders that live in our park. Where can you find them? Do they hibernate in the Wintertime? How many types do we have of each? Can you identify them and know them by their croaks? $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home! $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Young Naturalists' Book Club: Reptiles
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join us while our staff Naturalist reads an engaging picture book about pioneering reptile expert, Joan Proctor. After the story, kids can participate in a reptile-themed craft inspired by the book. $3 per person $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Valentines Hissing Both
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come take a cute photo with our ambassador animals for Valentine's Day. All ages welcome. We'll have a photo booth set up, and a coffee and coco station set up while folks wait their turn. Phone Photos are $1 We'll be able to take polaroid photos while supplies lasts for $3 $1-3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, February 14, 2025

Sweethearts at Sweetwater Valentines Day Fair
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 11 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our Valentines day fair will feature an art station, selfie station, music and light refreshment with guided activities set at various times. 11:30 am guided dance lesson 1 pm Archery (ages 10+) 2 pm Hissing booth meet the ambassador animals 3 pm smores To register call 770-732-5871 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Valentine's Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey Parents! Need some time this weekend? We're hosting a Jr. Ranger Camp ages 6+ Your kids will: Hike participate in art activities service project Learning to use a compass and map Basic Shelter Building Make Smores and more Please pack your child a lunch and snacks. $40 per child for both days $25 per child for one day $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Valentine's Day Weekend Jr. Ranger Camp
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey Parents! Need some time this weekend? We're hosting a Jr. Ranger Camp ages 6+ Your kids will: Hike participate in art activities service project Learning to use a compass and map Basic Shelter Building Make Smores and more Please pack your child a lunch and snacks. $40 per child for both days $25 per child for one day $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Snake Saturdays
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide them some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Adult Only Jr. Ranger Camp
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey yall do you want to recreate the feeling of summer camp? Join us for our adults only Jr. Ranger Camp! We'll have guided nature hikes, fire building, ambassador animals, archery and a mill tour. $30 person for one day $50 for both days $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Adult Only Jr. Ranger Camp
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey yall do you want to recreate the feeling of summer camp? Join us for our adults only Jr. Ranger Camp! We'll have guided nature hikes, fire building, ambassador animals, archery and a mill tour. $30 person for one day $50 for both days $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Ages 7 to 14. Bring a lunch to cook over the campfire. Come prepared to have fun and learn new and exciting things to share with your parents and friends. Learn how to properly build and start a fire. Learn basic first aid. Learn what S.T.O.P. is and how it can help you. Nature field trip. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Monday, April 7, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Monday, Apr 7, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more. $100 for the whole week per camper $25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more. $100 for the whole week per camper $25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more. $100 for the whole week per camper $25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more. $100 for the whole week per camper $25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, April 11, 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week long Jr. Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Our campers will be participating in hiking, smores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and so much more. $100 for the whole week per camper $25 per day per camper. $100 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Fishing 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Meet at Lake Liberty for fishing 101 with the McDuffie Environmental Education Center (MEEC) Equipment and supplies on site!!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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