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Mistletoe State Park


Friday, September 19, 2025

Basic Kayaking Skills
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Never been kayaking before? Haven't been in a while? This program is for you! We will discuss safety, equipment, and practice paddling techniques to give you confidence on the water. Attendance is limited. Call park office to reserve your spot, 706-541-0321. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Birding Basics
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Are you a budding bird nerd? Bring your binoculars and come join our naturalist at the Nature Center to learn how to identify birds through song. We will take a short walk to listen and look for the many birds that call Mistletoe home. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Beginner Archery
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Ready, aim, fire! Ages 10 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Home School- Outdoor Class Room
Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Home school children this program is for you! Students will be introduced to a variety of outdoor topics that parents can build on throughout the school year. Learn about wildlife as the Park Ranger shares furs and mounted animals. Go on a nature hike experiencing the sights and sounds of nature. Learn No Trace principals and more. $6 per child Pre-registration required $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

National Hunting and Fishing Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Let's go fishing to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day! This activity is for the whole family, all ages and levels of fishing experience. This is a free fishing day. No license is required for Georgia residents to fish on this day. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Your State Parks Day: Trail Blazing and Cleanup
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 1 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Call for volunteers to help with clearing and blazing trails impacted by Helene, Work involves removing logs, branches and other debris from the trails. This work will be followed by blazing the trails. Supplies will be provided. Please bring work gloves. Water will be provided. The parking fee will be waived. $0. 706-541-0321.
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Monday, October 13, 2025

Kids Fall Fun
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Kid friendly fall celebration. Kids will create a animal mask, go on a animal scavenger hunt, candy bob, roast marshmallows, play fall bingo and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Kids Fall Fun
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Kid friendly fall celebration. Kids will create a animal mask, go on a animal scavenger hunt, candy bob, roast marshmallows, play fall bingo and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fall Color Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us the first Saturday in October for a fall color hike! Mistletoe is covered with a wide range of hardwoods and this is a perfect time of year to see all the amazing color they have to offer! We will be hiking the Cliatt Creek trail. Registration is recommended $5 or $10 for a family $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Scarecrow Archery
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Fall, fun and archery. Participants will learn beginning archery. They will be taught how to shoot a compound bow and arrow. Once the art of shooting is mastered; we will add scarecrows to the target area. Ready, aim, fire. Can you hit the scarecrows? Participants must be at least 8 years old to participate. Registration is required $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

5K Trail Run
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 8 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
On your mark, get set, go! - on a 5K trail run marking the beginning of our revived, annual Fall Festival. T-shirts will be provided. Prizes to be awarded the top male and female finishers. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 12 PM to 4 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
What better place to celebrate cooler temperatures, bountiful harvests, and changing leaves than Mistletoe State Park! We are excited to revive our once annual Fall Festival. We will be offering hayrides, pumpkin archery, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, and a host of other games. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Home School Event: Prescribed Fire
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
This homeschool event discusses the application of prescribed fire to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risks, and improve ecosystem health. A park ranger will demonstrate the technique and equipment used to perform this function. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Butter Making From the Past
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Have you ever made butter with a butter churn? Our ancestors milked their cows and used their milk to make butter. It was not an easy job, but someone had to do it. Come join us to learn more about butter making of the past. Make your own butter then taste it with crackers. Do you think you will like the taste? Join us to find out. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Corn Husk Dolls
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Our ancestors struggled to survive when they first arrived in American. They had to live off the land and learn new skills. From planting corn to making toys, skills were taught and learned. Pioneers learned the craft of making corn husk dolls from Native Americans. Come join us as we craft a doll taught by Native Americans to our ancestors. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Candle Making
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
How did our ancestors of the past live without electricity? Learn this and more as we explore the history of candle making. Park Naturalist will demonstrate candle making techniques. Then each participant will dip candles like our ancestors from the past. Once completed they will have their own candle to take home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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