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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Birding Basics
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Squid Dissection
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Crime and Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank Robberies! Gun Fights! Moonshine! Jail Breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! A historical hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum introduces visitors to these cases Learn about the people responsible for keeping law and order, those who committed crimes, and the punishments delivered to the guilty. See history where it happened! $5. 706-864-2257.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 26, 2026 until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Etowah Nature Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
This nature hike will begin in our amphitheater and proceed down to the river along our Interpretive trail. At the river we will spend some time looking for wild-life around the river. We will then hike back to the museum along our River Walk Nature Trail. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Historic Archery
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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Historic Archery
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Try your hand at historical archery with longbow shooting. For ages 8 and over. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: standard admission + $5. Registration required, please call ahead to reserve your spot! Space is limited! $9.75-$13.25 912-437-4770.
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From Fleece to Fabric
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Watch as raw wool is transformed into yarn on a historic Saxony wheel. This demonstration reveals the tools, techniques, and cultural significance of spinning in everyday life during the 1800s. 912-727-2339.
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Wildflower Walk
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join a ranger on a guided hike to observe and identify the seasonal wildflowers blooming alongside our lake. This is a 1.2-mile, easy hike. Begins at the Beach area at 10:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! Learn to distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Toddler Fun Sunday
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Engineering: The InvenTable
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 9 AM to 4 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring your phone or digital camera for a spring themed photo scavenger hunt. Pick up your assignment in the park office after 9am and return with your pictures before 4pm to claim your prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Acetum Workshop
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Come practice using vinegar to extract beneficial properties from herbs, just like people did in the olden days. Must register in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Bird Bundles!
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Museum for a fun class on how to make songbird treat clusters! (Peanut allergy warning.)* Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Spring Stroll
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Program Hut for a short hike around to observe the plants and animals coming back into activity! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton: A Civil War Prisoner of War Camp
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Creature Feature
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Meditation at the park
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3 PM to 4:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds. This free event will take place at the historic cabin behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Marsh Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. Call 770 732 2613 to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Arts, Ancestry, and the Story of Us
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613. While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume in this workshop highlighting fragrances we can attribute to moths! Night blooming flowers can't rely on showy colors to attract their pollinators instead they invested in a strong fragrance. Each participant will leave with 5 perfume testers they've made themselves! Call 770-732-2613 to register or come in person. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Evening Ecology Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Explore edible and multi use plants on this moderate 2 mile hike. Participants will never look at the forest the same way again. While education elements are geared at older audiences children as young as 5 are welcome. Please wear close toed shoes on this hike, and bring water Call 770-732-2613 to register, must be registered by 5 pm. $7 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Wildflower Watch Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come hike the 1-mile South Rim Trail with a ranger and hunt for wildflower blooms! Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Archery 101
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Survival 101
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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New Discoveries: Historic Mills Walking Tour
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a hike through history dating back to the 1700s! Learn about the history of the park and the mills that powered local industry. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Tails on Trails!
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Bring your four legged friends to the park as we hike 2.5 miles on the hiking and biking trail! Free plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Canceled- Creek Critters Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Canceled- Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along beaver creek. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Monday, April 27, 2026

Bear Creek Hike
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Salamander Secrets
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn the difference between salamanders and lizards in this program highlighting five species of the Appalachian region. We will bring to light their secretive lives with interesting facts and tales about these special creatures. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 27, 2026 until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Spring Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Spring is finally here and now is a wonderful time to see Red Top! Join us as we walk the Sweetgum Trail, on the lookout for the items on our Scavenger Hunt. Keep an eye out for butterflies, bees, ferns and frogs to name a few! We will explore around the lake, in creeks, over the hills and through the woods in order to find as many items as we can. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Fire Starting at Red Top
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have. There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Spring Shelter Building
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Orienteering is a fun and gratifying hobby that teaches you to navigate from one location to another with the use of only a map and a compass. It is great exercise and a wonderful way to explore nature. It also happens to be a very useful skill set that anyone can (and should!) learn. Meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Kick it in the Park!
Tuesdays 5 PM - 6 PM – Apr 28, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us every Tuesday in April at the Event Field for Kickball! Bring water and closed toe shoes. All ages welcome! Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Let's ROCK: Geology Hike
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park Naturalist on the two-mile Backcountry Campsites loop. This is an easy hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the Backcountry Camping Trailhead. Duration Approx, 1.5 hours Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 AM from Apr 28, 2026 until May 1, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize. This month's prize was donated by Hall County's Farm Bureau! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Corn Snake
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador corn snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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