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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sitton's Gulch Hike
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Nature Journaling
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* 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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 11, 2026 until Jan 31, 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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Having Fun with Blowguns
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Learn about one of the most simple and effective historic tools used for taking down small game: The blowgun! Blowguns were often the first weapon given children to teach basic hunting skills! From 2PM-3PM, visitors can spend time with a ranger and learn how to make simple blow darts from every day materials and test them out on 3D animal targets. $5. 770-387-3747.
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Colonial Button Crafting
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Learn the art of button-making from an 18th-century seamstress! Try your skills at crafting a "death-head" button and take one home. $4.75-8.25 912-437-4770.
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Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
2nd Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Jan 11, 2026 until Feb 8, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our park naturalist, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Wild Fire Cider (Demonstration)
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Interested in learning to make fire cider? Already know how? At this demonstration we'll cover the basics for newbies and also discuss some wild crafting options for more advanced students. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Lichen Loop
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Museum for an educational excerpt on Georgia’s native lichen species! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Campfire Kit Class!
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM
Indian Springs State Park - Flovilla, GA
Join our naturalist at the Program Hut for a class on fire starting, fire safety and smores! $2 per person.* $2 plus parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Camp Lawton Trail
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's earthworks and breastworks along the Camp Lawton Trail. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Straight to the Point: Target Practice
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Archery Target Practice is available for those who have completed Beginners Archery at Magnolia Springs State Park within the past 3 months. This session is fully supervised by a certified archery instructor and follows the same guidelines and instructions as Beginners Archery. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Jan 11, 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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Basic Archery
Sunday, Jan 11, 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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Pioneer Skills: Charcoal Making
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Are you passionate about blacksmithing or iron smelting? Do you want to learn how to make high-quality charcoal the traditional way? Join us for a hands-on charcoal-making event at beautiful Red Top State Park! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Charcoal Making
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Are you passionate about blacksmithing or iron smelting? Do you want to learn how to make high-quality charcoal the traditional way? Join us for a hands-on charcoal-making event at beautiful Red Top State Park! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Meditation at the park
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 3 PM to 4 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 for the holiday season. This free event will take place in the event room located inside the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Paint a Passerine
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Jan 11, 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. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Seeing Ghosts: How Surviving Species Remember their Extinct Counter Parts
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Prepare to hear a ghost story about the natural resources that once resided in Sweetwater Creek. What does the American Persimmon, Devil's Walkingstick, Honey Locust, and Wild Tomato have in common? These plants have survived past their extinct coevolution species. To hear our tale of Evolutionary Anachronism call 770-732-2613 to register. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 3 PM to 4 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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Snake Sunday
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Come meet a few of our local snakes at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and learn more about their habitats, diets, and appearances! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Craft Time at the Hut
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come and join us at the Nature Hut for some fun crafts of all kinds! $2 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Radical Reptiles
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Rise and Shine Hike
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come explore nature during a morning hike on Victoria's Path! Moderate hike, about 1 mile long. Meet at Park Office! Please wear close toed shoes and bring a water! Please call the Park Office to register! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Introduction to iNaturalist & Merlin
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us for a tutorial on the iNaturalist and Merlin apps. Free plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Tails on Trails!
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Bring your four legged friends to the park as we walk 1.5 miles on the beaver creek trail. Free plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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A Bridge to the Past - The History of Watson Mill Bridge
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 4 PM to 4:30 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Monday, January 12, 2026

Tails on Trails
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 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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West Rim Walk
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Hike the West Rim three mile loop with the park Naturalist and see the beautiful sights of Cloudland Canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center then you will drive to the West Rim Parking area $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 12, 2026 until Jan 31, 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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Fossils of the Cumberland Plateau
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 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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Bear Creek Hike
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 10 AM to 12 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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Fluttering Bye: Imperiled Moths and Butterflies of CCSP
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 13, 2026 until Jan 31, 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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the King Snake
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the King Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about our ambassador king snake. 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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