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Stephen C. Foster State Park


Saturday, September 21, 2024

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Yours State Parks Day: Timberland Jubilee
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 9 AM to 4 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come see us in Homerville, GA for the Timberland Jubilee and learn about the volunteer opportunities and programs that we have going on at Stephen C Foster State Park. We will have a turpentine display and various information available about the park and the Okefenokee Swamp. Come see how you can be a part of Stephen C Foster State Park! $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Meteor Madness: Orionids Meteor Shower Viewing
Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come catch the Orionids Meteor shower under one of the darkest skies in the southeast. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the sky above. Though a telescope is not necessary to view a meteor shower we will have one available to view other objects in the night sky. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Swamper Heritage Day
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join us as we step back into the nineteenth century and visit the Okefenokee Frontier! Walk among authentic settler camps and experience life as it was in this remote wilderness. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, pine needle basketry, spinning & weaving, musket firing, and other folklife exhibitions. $2 event admission $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, November 15, 2024

Sunset and Swamp Sounds Paddle
Friday, Nov 15, 2024 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts into colors such as orange and pink. Listen to the nocturnal wildlife as they begin to awake for the evening. We will meet in front of the trading post. $35 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Meteor Madness: Leonids Meteor Shower Viewing
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come catch the Leonids Meteor shower under one of the darkest skies in the southeast. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the sky above. Though a telescope is not necessary to view a meteor shower we will have one available to view other objects in the night sky. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Meteor Madness: Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Come catch the Geminids Meteor shower under one of the darkest skies in the southeast. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the sky above. Though a telescope is not necessary to view a meteor shower we will have one available to view other objects in the night sky. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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