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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Saturday, April 27, 2024

Salamander Meander
Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us on this spring ecology walk. We'll be observing salamanders and salamander eggs during this ranger led field observation opportunity. Suitable for ages 4+ Please wear close toed shoes, dress appropriately for the weather. This hike will be easy, and just over a mile long. Not stroller friendly. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Afternoon Archery
Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Whether your a beginner or a pro we aim to help you improve your archery with our afternoon archery sessions. We'll cover the basics and provide feedback along the away. This is suitable for ages 10+ Please wear close toes shoes (no crocs), bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. All minors must have a parent accompanying at all times. 20 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Explore the Park After Dark
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Looking for something out of the ordinary? Join us on this range led night hike, we'll be observing the park after hours and seeing it in a whole new light (or lack there of). This is an easy hike, just over a mile. Ages 18+ only. Please bring a flashlight, close toed shoes, and dress for the weather conditions. Bringing water is encouraged. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, May 10, 2024

Beginners Kayaking
Friday, May 10, 2024 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
If you’re new to kayaking this is the place to start. We’ll be covering the basics and building up our confidence as kayakers. Pro tips: bring water, a hat, sunglasses. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray. Waterproof bags recommended. There is a limited number of spaces pre-registration is encouraged No children under age 16 $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Morning Mill Tour
Saturday, May 11, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Afternoon Archery
Saturday, May 11, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
All skill levels welcome suitable for ages 10+ We’ll be using compound bows for our afternoon of target shooting. For folks who are more experienced well have some archery games set up and for our beginners well work to improve stance and technique. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Spring Ecology Walk
Sunday, May 12, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This ecology walk is suitable for all ages and will be just over two miles long. We'll be exploring the connection between wildflowers, salamanders and waterway systems. call 770-732-8872 to pre-register or register in person at the visitor center. spaces are fist come first serve 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Sunday, May 12, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 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. This hike is suitable for ages 18+ Please be sure to wear close toed shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight or head lamp. 10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Volunteer Work Day- Garden
Saturday, May 18, 2024 9 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Our pollinator garden needs your help! We're looking for volunteers to come help us tend to some of Georgia's native plant. Come be a pollinator protector. As always please dress for the weather conditions, remember sunscreen, and closed toe shoes preferred. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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History Hike & Mill Tour
Saturday, May 18, 2024 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, May 19, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to peer into the New Manchester Mill Ruins. These ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Reptile Reception: Come Meet the Snakes
Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:30 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Reptile Reception: Come Meet the Snakes
Sunday, May 19, 2024 3:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, May 24, 2024

Creek Kayak Paddle
Friday, May 24, 2024 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come kayak part of Sweetwater Creek Pro tips: bring water, a hat, sunglasses. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray. Waterproof bags recommended. There is a limited number of spaces pre-registration is Required No children under age 16 40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, May 26, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Now's your chance to enter the New Manchester Mill Ruins. Learn about the complex history of the site while exploring the ruins and surrounding area. please dress appropriately for the weather. close toed shoes suggested 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Reptile Reception: Come Meet the Snakes
Sunday, May 26, 2024 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Reptile Reception: Come Meet the Snakes
Sunday, May 26, 2024 3 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals. This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, May 31, 2024

Night Kayak- Sounds of the Marsh
Friday, May 31, 2024 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is not suitible for first time kayakers. Venture through the tunnel and into the marsh as we hear a choir of night life. Bring a headlamp. Pro tips: bring water, a hat or bandanna. Be sure to wear bug spray. Waterproof bags recommended. There is a limited number of spaces pre-registration is required No children under age 16 45 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.