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High Falls State Park


Sunday, July 13, 2025

Summer Tree Identification Hike
Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Let's practice identifying trees once their blooms are gone and leaves are abundant. We'll also discuss traditional tree medicine and endomycorrhizal relationships with fungal species. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Homeschool Day: Wild GA & the State Wildlife Action Plan Part 2
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring homeschoolers or traditional schoolers who are on summer break to learn about the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). We'll cover topics that we didn't last time. Optional hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated) after instructional time. Participants will receive a stamp on the Wild Georgia bookmark. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Summer Mushroom Hike
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Mushrooms can be unpredictable, but odds are we'll encounter some this time of year. Meet on the lawn next to Picnic Shelter #1 to hike on the Falls View Trail (strenuously rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Kudzu Cordage
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Our ancestors made cordage and rope from natural fibers for thousands of years. Learn the reverse twist method to convert invasive vine bark to cordage. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Medicinal Plant Hike
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Join the Naturalist to see what plants we can identify and discuss their traditional medicinal uses. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead Parking Area to hike some of the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Campers Only Tracks & Scat Hike
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Campers join the Naturalist to explore our critter highway tucked away on the Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). We'll look for animal tracks and scat to see if we can identify wildlife activity in the area. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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