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A variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Earth Day Activities designed specifically for our little ones and their adults. A Kolomoki Keepsake arts and crafts item will be created utilizing everyday recyclables and nature.
This program is designed to introduce children to the recreational, educational and natural benefits of spending time outside and at our state parks. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Celebrate the 56th year of Earth Day with a hike on the Big Ferry Trail as we discuss “leave no trace” and plastic pollution. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 3-mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to view, identify, and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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Step into the past and uncover the story of Georgia’s Piedmont forests, where rolling hills once echoed with the sounds of longleaf pines, oak-hickory woodlands, and the wildlife that called them home. Participants will explore how the Southeastern Forest ecosystem has transformed through time. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Free t-shirt and house tour to visitors who volunteer in a trail cleanup, fence restoration, or stick hauling. National Public Lands Day, celebrated in GA as YSPD is a celebration of working together for a common goal, an opportunity to use America’s public lands for the betterment of yourself and others. Bring the family and a friend! $0. 706-695-2598.
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Join us as we celebrate Your State Parks Day, a time to give back, explore, and connect with the beauty of our natural spaces! Visitors can participate in Discovery Stations, where rangers and volunteers will guide guests through engaging activities that showcase the wonders of the forest, wildlife, and creativity inspired by nature. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on a statewide effort calling on our community of dedicated volunteers to join together for a morning of service and camaraderie at your favorite Georgia State Park. This year, we'll focus our efforts on litter collection around the 6-mile shoreline of Marbury Creek Reservoir. Volunteers are granted free parking. Register in advance. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come out and improve Hard Labor Creek by volunteering for Your State Parks Day! There will be a variety of volunteer projects to choose for all ages and skills. RSVP by emailing: friendsofhardlaborcreek@gmail.com. Registration will open on August 26. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all volunteers! Our Rangers need your help on several work projects, from cleaning the historic buildings to landscaping and gardening. Any groups such as boy scouts or girl scouts need to call and register. Admission fees will be waved for any volunteers. Call 706.624.1321 for further information or to register your group. 706-624-1321.
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Meet at shelter 4 to volunteer! Help maintain the inner loop trails. Your small act makes a big difference! Bring closed toed shoes, gloves, spare tools, water, and your smiling face Call the office with any questions you might have. Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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