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Fort Yargo State Park

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Friday, October 16, 2026
Bat Chat and Stroll
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step into the twilight along the water's edge for an evening stroll at the Area B Boat Ramp! We'll watch the skies come alive with Georgia's nocturnal flyers while exploring the roles these insect-eating mammals play in our ecosystem. Bring sturdy walking shoes and a flashlight. Space is limited; visit or call the Visitor Center for registration. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Guided Tours of the Old Fort
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Teach a Kid to Fish: Fish with a Ranger
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Hook your young angler’s interest in the outdoors with an engaging, hands-on introduction to basic shoreline fishing. Each participant receives their very own fishing kit, along with ranger instruction covering tackle safety, knot tying, baiting, and casting. Meet at the Area B fishing dock. Visit or call the Visitor Center for pre-registration. $40 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Branch Out Your Knowledge
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Discover the basics of tree identification with this easy, beginner-friendly hike along the Wilkins Greenway Trail! This guided walk will teach you the skills to recognize the park's most common species. Join us for a smooth, informative stroll and start seeing the forest in a whole new way! Call or visit the Visitor Center for pre-registration. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
S'mores!
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Gather around the Visitor Center fire ring for an evening of sweet treats and crackling embers! Perfect for campers, families, and outdoor lovers of all ages, this event provides all the roasting sticks, and sweet ingredients you need. Relax under the open sky, meet your fellow park visitors, and swap trail stories as the fire warms up the night. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Guided Tours of the Old Fort
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Art in the Park
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us on the lawn overlooking the lake at the historic old fort for an artistic painting event celebrating the park's scenic beauty. Take this perfect opportunity to capture nature on canvas in a relaxed group setting. Space is limited and advanced registration is required; pre-register by visiting or calling the Visitor Center $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
4th Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Oct 25, 2026 
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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Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Experience the park after dark and witness a spectacular celestial display. This month, we are gathering to watch the stunning Hunter’s Moon lift above the horizon. Our guided path will take us on an easy ~2.5-mile stroll for night hikers of all ages and skills starting at the Visitor Center. For pre-registration, call or visit the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, October 30, 2026
Shells and Scales: Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come face-to-face with some of the reptiles that call Fort Yargo home. This free evening program at the Interpretive Center features our very own ambassador animals: Brazel, the red-eared slider, & Knots, the eastern kingsnake. It’s a fun, educational experience perfect for families who want to get to know our resident critters a little better! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Guided Tours of the Old Fort
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia's early settlers! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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