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This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
 
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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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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 hike and explore around Crooked River. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join the Jack Hill State Park naturalist for an exciting and educational wildlife program! Backyard Biodiversity is a wildlife lecture that will get visitors familiar with all sorts of animals that call our State of Georgia home! Animal skins will be showcased for a hands-on learning experience. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Join us by the fire as we welcome you to the park! Enjoy smores and campfire stories as we answer your questions about Red Top Mountain and our programs for you and your family. We'll also discuss this year's interpretive theme and highlight wildlife species you may encounter. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+
Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Learn about our Georgia state reptile, the gopher tortoise, as we explore its habitat, range, diet and importance to our environment. This will be a walking/talking tour beginning and ending at the Visitor Center and will span a 1.5 mile hike. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Learn about the vital importance of pollinators, the different kinds, which are unique to the Southern Appalachia, why you should care, and how you can help.
This program is a one our "class". Native and flowering plants will be available for purchase at this program. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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The Persistent Trillium flower is a species you will not find outside of this small section of the world. Hike and learn about this rare beauty and see this endemic species with your own eyes. The hike will be 2 miles with a significant stairs section.
(Programs later in the month may be canceled if flowers have wilted away) $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Join a ranger on a guided hike to observe the seasonal wildflowers blooming in the park. 1.75 miles/moderate. Begins at the Big Rock Trailhead at 10am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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What is the real cost of loosing our grasslands? Understand their significance in the biological web during this ranger led workshop. We'll be highlighting Georgia's species of concern that depend on grasslands and give you tools to protect our native species. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This wetland trek will showcase various native species of salamanders in our park and leave folks with a greater understanding of some our favorite amphibians. Please wear close toed shoes. To register call 770 732 2613 $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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The Persistent Trillium flower is a species you will not find outside of this small section of the world. Hike and learn about this rare beauty and see this endemic species with your own eyes. The hike will be 2 miles with a significant stairs section.
(Programs later in the month may be canceled if flowers have wilted away) $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Explore the Norma Campbell Cove trail and its many wonderful wildflowers with our naturalist Lou. You'll learn about some flowers, the roles they play in the environment, and a bit about the State Wildlife Action Plan that Georgia has in place to protect the state's biodiversity. This hike is short but steep; wear good hiking shoes and bring water. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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 hike and explore around Crooked River. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Eagles, hawks, falcons, and ravens, are some of Georgia's largest birds, and among its most imperiled. Come learn about these and other large avian, and the efforts to slow their decline. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us by the fire as we welcome you to the park! Enjoy smores and campfire stories as we answer your questions about Red Top Mountain and our programs for you and your family. We'll also discuss this year's interpretive theme and highlight wildlife species you may encounter. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Enjoy a bit of daylight on this 3 mile night hike and savor the last rays as we hike and decent into valleys and nightfall. You'll see the park in a whole new light. Must pre-register by 5 pm day of. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join our naturalist on the Huckleberry Trail to learn about animals that you would have seen roaming the park before they went extinct! For curious people of all ages, call the visitor center to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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This guided hike will take visitors on a path to discover the wilderness that the extinct Carolina Parakeet called home. Learn the history of this magnificent bird: pick out its food sources and read its historic tales out loud. Preventing future extinctions starts with you! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Discover the fascinating world of Georgia’s venomous snakes, with a special focus on the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Explore the biology, behavior, and ecological importance of these misunderstood reptiles, as well as Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) for protecting the diamondback and other at-risk species. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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General Coffee State Park will be hosting the Flatwoods Fishing Derby. All participants must pre-register at the main office before the event. Registration opens 4/14/25 closes 4/18/25 at 4 PM. Children under the age of 16 are free to enter, all other participants must pay $5 for entry. Fishing is limited to the farm pond ONLY. $5 for 16 and older, under 16 years of age no entry fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. We'll paddle to the spot we've found Bold Eagles mating and talk about their ecological importance. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes (optional). For more info and to register, click on the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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The Persistent Trillium flower is a species you will not find outside of this small section of the world. Hike and learn about this rare beauty and see this endemic species with your own eyes. The hike will be 2 miles with a significant stairs section.
(Programs later in the month may be canceled if flowers have wilted away) $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Join a ranger for an informative talk on this often-misunderstood creature that inhabits Fort Mountain. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 11am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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What is the real cost of loosing our grasslands? Understand their significance in the biological web during this ranger led workshop. We'll be highlighting Georgia's species of concern that depend on grasslands and give you tools to protect our native species. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This wetland trek will showcase various native species of salamanders in our park and leave folks with a greater understanding of some our favorite amphibians. Please wear close toed shoes. To register call 770 732 2613 $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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You’ll find no plastic eggs here! Join us for our version of an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!
This Easter, you’ll get an Animal Information Sheet that will help you with your search. Seek out each animal’s habitat, where you’ll find photos of each animal and its eggs. $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Join our Ranger for a hike along the Sunset Drive Trail to discuss all things conservation. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Hike is 1 mile. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. $1 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 hike and explore around Crooked River. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us at the lake pier to learn about fishing gear, baiting a hook, and handling a catch. You will also discover different types of fish including one that is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Equipment will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Ages 12 and up. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the lake pier to learn about fishing gear, baiting a hook, and handling a catch. You will also discover different types of fish including one that is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Equipment will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Ages 8 and up. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us by the fire as we welcome you to the park! Enjoy smores and campfire stories as we answer your questions about Red Top Mountain and our programs for you and your family. We'll also discuss this year's interpretive theme and highlight wildlife species you may encounter. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Join our Naturalist for a hands-on community garden event where we’ll explore the vital role of flowers and pollinators identified in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) – including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. $12 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Meet our Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center to take a hike to see a real Gopher Tortoise burrow. $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Learn about snakes (and other scaly critters) that inhabit Hofwyl-Broadfield and the surrounding area. $5.50 - $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a presentation on native pollinator plants and a Q&A session. A native plant sale to follow! Meet at group shelter 1 for the presentation by the Coastal Plain Chapter Georgia Native Plant Society. Call the park office for more details and to register for the presentation. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the lake pier to learn about fishing gear, baiting a hook, and handling a catch. You will also discover different types of fish including one that is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Equipment will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Ages 12 and up. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the lake pier to learn about fishing gear, baiting a hook, and handling a catch. You will also discover different types of fish including one that is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Equipment will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Ages 8 and up. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint one example of the beautiful plants and flowers that thrive in Smithgall Woods State Park. Found in our swamp bog, the simple but elegant Swamp Pink makes a delightful splash of color with an elegant form that begs to be painted. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Come learn about the ecological importance of prescribed fire and the role it plays in the forest at Tugaloo State Park. located at the Nature Hut. 2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Walk with Naturalist Chainey beneath the majestic live oaks and discover the rich ecosystem they support! This guided walk will explore the many species identified in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) that call these trees home and the live oak’s vital role in Georgia’s biodiversity. $5 parking. 912-884-5999.
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Walk with Naturalist Chainey beneath the majestic live oaks and discover the rich ecosystem they support! This guided walk will explore the many species identified in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) that call these trees home and the live oak’s vital role in Georgia’s biodiversity. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Join a ranger on a guided hike to observe the seasonal wildflowers blooming in the park. 1.75 miles/moderate. Begins at the Big Rock Trailhead at 10am. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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This will be a 3 mile, moderate, ranger-led hike around areas where we recently conducted prescribed burns. It will be part of an annual series of programming that fosters learning for the care of endangered or threatened species. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Eagles, hawks, falcons, and ravens, are some of Georgia's largest birds, and among its most imperiled. Come learn about these and other large avian, and the efforts to slow their decline. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Sign up at the Visitor Center for a nature-sourced craft. This month, we will be creating flowers, to bring home, created out of responsibly collected materials. We will also discuss the importance of native plant diversity. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Many species of plants and animals, including some in our park are imperiled, or threatened. Come find out what they are, and what's being done to ensure their survival. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in the Lodge Lobby until April 19th. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Each participant will be given a drawing prompt from a story. Once everyone has finished their pictures, we will read the story and share the pictures that everyone drew. The pictures will be shared on our facebook page and have a chance to be featured in a book in our visitors center. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our park naturalist on a garden tour to learn all about native milkweed species and how the monarch butterfly depends on these plants for survival. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Join our local bee keepers Bill Cleveland and Alex Welch as they discuss the importance of honeybees. Taste some fresh honey and explore the unique dynamics of a beehive. Learn why leaving certain flowers are important to the survival of these key pollinators. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us behind the Visitor Center to begin a morning of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be using the free Merlin Bird ID app, if you would like to add it to your phone before we begin. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Explore the nature trails here at New Echota with this ranger led hike. The ranger will be taking visitors on a hike through our nature trails while discussing the different species of wildlife. The ranger will also be discussing conservation and how the Native Americans were the nations first conservationist. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Spring is in the air! This time of year, all sorts of wildlife are blooming, hatching, or waking up -- especially insects. Join us for a guided hike to explore various types of insects in their habitat, learning how to identify them, their importance to the ecosystem, and why we need them to keep Georgia wild. $3.50 - $6.50 per person 770-443-7850.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Spend the afternoon with us at the campground activity shelter learning why the Bald Eagle is so special! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Join us behind the Visitor Center to begin a morning of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be using the free Merlin Bird ID app, if you would like to add it to your phone before we begin. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Do you know what the plastron is? What about the carapace? Bring your family as our Rangers and Oxbow Meadows explore some of our local and endangered turtles?
Presentation 11:00 and 1:00 $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Join Smithgall Woods’ Naturalist on a guided hike on the Laurel Ridge Trail. Learn about the spring plants that are thriving in the Georgia mountains and learn how to identify some of those $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Bear Days
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11 AM to 2 PM
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Come chat with Black Bear enthusiast, Gerold Hodge with Appalachian Friends of Bears, and check out some biofacts from our American Black Bears! Learn about what part they play in the environment, what they do for us, and what we can do to help them. Find us outside the Visitor Center from 11am-2pm! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in the Lodge Lobby until April 19th. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us behind the Visitor Center to begin a morning of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be using the free Merlin Bird ID app, if you would like to add it to your phone before we begin. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come celebrate the busy little bee. Learn about how much our ecosystem depends on them. An expert on bees will give an introduction to beekeeping and we will also be building a bee house to put in your back yard. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us behind the park office to begin an afternoon of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats and make a red cockaded woodpecker craft. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Ages 3 and under free. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Ever wondered how bees communicate, or how many plants rely on pollinators? Come find out at the Pollinators of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about how the bee got its stinger and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come enjoy an evening paddle with Rangers to watch the sunset on the Lower Lake. Participants will learn about some history of the park and local wildlife that comes out at night. Registration is required. $15 per person (rental included) | $5 per person if bringing own kayak. Contact Park Office to register or for any questions. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us behind the Visitor Center to begin a morning of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be using the free Merlin Bird ID app, if you would like to add it to your phone before we begin. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Did you know the red cockaded woodpecker is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats? Join us at the campground picnic shelter to discover why and make a fun red cockaded woodpecker craft. Registration is required in advance at the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1600. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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We'll learn the basics of the app together, then take a hike through the rock garden along the lakeshore out to the rocky point at the fishing hole, collecting species along the way. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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May 28th- 30th. Ages 5-7. Drop your Jr Rangers off for 3 days of outdoor fun! Kids need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. Space is limited. $115 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, six-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration begins May 1st. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us behind the Visitor Center to begin a morning of bird watching and ID through sound. Discover birds that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats. Please bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be using the free Merlin Bird ID app, if you would like to add it to your phone before we begin. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Did you know the red cockaded woodpecker is among the many species that are a high priority for conservation of their natural habitats? Join us at the campground picnic shelter to discover why and make a fun red cockaded woodpecker craft. Registration is required in advance at the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1600. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Educational program about the benefits of creating wildlife habitat in your own back yard including an outside activity where participants will try their hand at building a home for birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Twice annually, Georgia DNR sponsors a no-license-needed day to promote fishing opportunities around the state. Free! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come meet & greet our naturalist on a leisurely stroll along the Birdberry Trail. This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday @ 11 & 1. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join the park rangers for our 5-day junior ranger summer camp. Learn new skills dating back to the Civil War. We'll also include outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, leaving no trace, and more. Become an official Junior Ranger here at Fort McAllister! For ages 6-8. Registration begins March 1st. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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Grab the kids and send them our way! The children will work on earning their Jr. Ranger badge, hike trails, discover the importance of sustainability, and explore the great outdoors all while making lifetime memories. Space is limited to 12 campers. $100 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Registration opens February 15th, 2025. Waiver and registration form must be submitted first. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Please be sure to mention any allergies, special needs, or requests upon registration. Ages 6-10. Click event for more details. $200. 770-389-7801.
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What role do young people play in conserving local wildlife populations and natural habitats? Find out during this week of fun, educational activities! Junior Rangers will have the opportunity to learn about Wild Georgia: A Plan for Tomorrow* while hiking, birdwatching, interacting with ambassador animals, and more. Click event title for details. $275-$300 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come meet our naturalist and share a hot beverage overlooking the lake. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8-10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, animal adaptations, habitat conservation, etc. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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