This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about the importance of prescribed fires in our ecosystem from a real Wildland Firefighter. We’ll be learning about gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and even trees that are apart of a fire adapted ecosystem and require fire.
Wildlife and plants being discussed include:
• Gopher Tortious
• Indigo Snakes
• Longleaf Pine
$5
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 770-732-5871
Directions
GPS Coordinates:
N 33.753783 | W -084.639000
Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go ¼ mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park.
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