Wild Georgia Events

Laura S. Walker State Park


Sunday, March 30, 2025

Lake Trail Nature Hike
Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Recycle Bugs
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to create Lady bugs and Bumble bees from recycled plastic spoons! This is a awesome way to create art from plastic. 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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DIY Walking Stick Class
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at our Interpretive Center to create your personalized walking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your size. We will provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your walking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Pre=register at the Visitor Center prior to the class. We will see you there! $7 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Lake Trail Nature Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Guided Kayak Paddle
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Come enjoy a morning on our black water lake! This is a guided paddle with our Naturalist. Let's see how many of our native plants and animals we can spot! Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot. We will meet at the kayaks beside the gazebo to hit the water! All participants must be able to swim.. See you there!!! $25 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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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Big Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Big Creek Trail! Find out what plants and animals call our sandhill community home! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water and comfortable walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

DIY Bird Feeders
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center to make your own bird feeders from recycled items! What a great way to celebrate our feathered friends and the role they play in our environment! Let's keep our pollinators happy. Hope to see you there! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 7:25 PM to 8:45 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thousands of eggs and the Easter Bunny will be present! Our first hunt will be for special needs at 7:25PM across from the Park Office. Ages walking toddler through 4 is at 7:45PM at the Campground Picnic Shelter. Our sunset hunt is at 8:05PM for ages 5-9 at our Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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, May 10, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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, May 24, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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, June 7, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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, June 21, 2025

Archery in the Pines
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
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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