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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Saturday, March 29, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Have you ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mil tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed in side when accompanied by a ranger. please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. not stroller friendly $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Going to Bat for the Gray Bat: Gardening for Native Wildlife
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Get both a beautiful garden and native wildlife, we’ll be teaching you how to garden in a way that benefits native bat populations. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi friends! Ever wonder what goes on in the park after dark? Well here's your chance to find out! This ranger led night hike is going to traverse the river corridor and examine wild life along the way. Not suitable for young children. Please be sure to wear close toed shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight or head lamp 10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Monday, April 7, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Apr 7, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, April 11, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This week-long Junior Ranger Camp is open to ages 6+ Campers will participate in hiking, s'mores making, arts based activities, live ambassador animal programs, apple butter making, candle making, soap making and much more. $100 for the whole week per camper, or $25 per day per camper. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Where there's Smoke there's Hope: Understanding Prescribed Fire
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Crepuscular Kayaking
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This evening twilight paddle is a great opportunity to get out on the water! This ranger led early evening kayak paddle is a great way to wrap up the day and observe native flora and fauna. We'll meet on the front porch of that bait shop. Spots fill up quick. Must register by 5 pm day of, call 770 732 2613 to register. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Prairie Post Mortem: Loosing More than our Grasslands
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
What is the real cost of loosing our grasslands? Understand their significance in the biological web during this ranger led workshop. We'll be highlighting Georgia's species of concern that depend on grasslands and give you tools to protect our native species. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Salamander Meander
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This wetland trek will showcase various native species of salamanders in our park and leave folks with a greater understanding of some our favorite amphibians. Please wear close toed shoes. To register call 770 732 2613 $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Crepuscular Kayaking
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This evening twilight paddle is a great opportunity to get out on the water! This ranger led early evening kayak paddle is a great way to wrap up the day and observe native flora and fauna. We'll meet on the front porch of that bait shop. Spots fill up quick. Must register by 5 pm day of, call 770 732 2613 to register. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, April 18, 2025

Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Enjoy a bit of daylight on this 3 mile night hike and savor the last rays as we hike and decent into valleys and nightfall. You'll see the park in a whole new light. Must pre-register by 5 pm day of. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Where there's Smoke there's Hope: Understanding Prescribed Fire
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Crepuscular Kayaking
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This evening twilight paddle is a great opportunity to get out on the water! This ranger led early evening kayak paddle is a great way to wrap up the day and observe native flora and fauna. We'll meet on the front porch of that bait shop. Spots fill up quick. Must register by 5 pm day of, call 770 732 2613 to register. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Prairie Post Mortem: Loosing More than our Grasslands
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
What is the real cost of loosing our grasslands? Understand their significance in the biological web during this ranger led workshop. We'll be highlighting Georgia's species of concern that depend on grasslands and give you tools to protect our native species. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Salamander Meander
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This wetland trek will showcase various native species of salamanders in our park and leave folks with a greater understanding of some our favorite amphibians. Please wear close toed shoes. To register call 770 732 2613 $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Crepuscular Kayaking
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This evening twilight paddle is a great opportunity to get out on the water! This ranger led early evening kayak paddle is a great way to wrap up the day and observe native flora and fauna. We'll meet on the front porch of that bait shop. Spots fill up quick. Must register by 5 pm day of, call 770 732 2613 to register. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Where there's Smoke there's Hope: Understanding Prescribed Fire
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Smokey the Bear may have taught us that only you can prevent forest fires but here in Georgia we believe that good fires prevent bad fries and that pyrodiversity enkindles biodiversity. This difficult 3 mile hike will showcase Longleaf Pine, the forest built by fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Crepuscular Kayaking
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This evening twilight paddle is a great opportunity to get out on the water! This ranger led early evening kayak paddle is a great way to wrap up the day and observe native flora and fauna. We'll meet on the front porch of that bait shop. Spots fill up quick. Must register by 5 pm day of, call 770 732 2613 to register. 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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