Wild Georgia Events

Laura S. Walker State Park


Saturday, September 6, 2025

Crafts at the Park
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sunset Paddle
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake!. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. Space is limited! We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim. We hope to see you there! $25 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Welcome all Girl Scouts for this statewide effort. Join our Naturalist on the Lake Trail hike, after making your own hiking stick. We'll return and work on our archery skills at the range. The day will conclude after planting seeds in our pollinator garden. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 3 PM to 4:15 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Annual Autumn Food Truck and Vendor's Bazaar
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10 AM to 2:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
We are holding our annual Food Truck and Vendors Bazaar on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We anticipate hundreds of shoppers coming out to eat and browse. Please email 2retiredroamers@gmail.com for any questions or call 912-670-1603. $5 parking. 912-670-1603.
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Pinecone Craft
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come join our Naturalist at the Interpretive Center for a fun craft using pinecones. Make some of natures awesome animals and take home your new friend. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. See you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 AM to 11 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us in our effort to preserve the habitats of our wildlife by doing clean up and trail maintenance. Mid morning snacks will be provided by the Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park. We will also be discussing some of the history and heritage of our Park. We will meet at Group Camp Kitchen. To register in advance, please use the provided link. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us and learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We will meet at the Archery Range behind the Interpretive Center. See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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