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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Going...Going...Gone?
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
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. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Backcountry Loop Hike
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 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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Holiday Cards at the Park
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Unboxing the Box Turtle
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come and meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Roving Ranger
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Holey Ground: Caves and Karst of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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West Rim Trail Hike
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 to Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 1 PM to 3:30 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
A leisurely pace will be set as we hike to the West Rim of the Canyon, only completing the 2.5 mile loop section of the trail. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Holiday Cards at the Park
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Orienteering and Map Navigation
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to read a map and accurately navigate using only a compass is THE most important survival skill. Prepare for an emergency BEFORE it happens. If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Court by the Trading Post. This is a 2 hour program with moderately strenuous off-trail hiking. 10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Building
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Knowing how to construct, start, and maintain a fire is a MUST HAVE survival skill! Uses include warmth, safety, cooking, signalling, and getting that mood lighting juuuuust right. Don't get left out in the cold. Come get properly educated! Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Autumn Archery
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Roving Ranger
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025

How the Homeschoolers Stole Christmas
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Lovefeast, and enjoy a Christmas themed craft. Call to pre-register, spaces limited. $6.50 - $5.25 706-695-2598.
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Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tails on Trails
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
We love the pups here at CCSP! Bring your four-legged friends on this hike on the Overlook Trail from the interpretive Center to the Catfish Pond at the Meadowlands. This is a moderate 2-mile hike round trip. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Homeschool Day
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours before the scheduled time!* Each month we will focus, discover, and enjoy a different nature related topic with hands-on activities. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies! Gun fights! Moonshine! Jail breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Holiday Cards at the Park
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Homeschool- History of Christmas Traditions
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Ever wonder why standing under a sprig of mistletoe means you are suppose to kiss someone? Why do we put up Christmas trees and decorate them with ornaments? Where did Santa Claus come from. Learn this and more as we explore the traditions of Christmas. Students will create an ornament to place on there own Christmas tree. $6 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat 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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