Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on a paddle around Lake Rutledge. Ages 10 and up.
This is NOT a foraging program. There will be no plant or fungi harvesting. No plants or fungi will be consumed during this program. This program is for edible plant identification and historical education purposes only.
For more info and to register, click on the link below. No walk-ins allowed for this event
Please bring water, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Limited spaces available. Pre-registration only.
$20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 706-557-3001
Directions
GPS Coordinates:
N 33.6549850 | W -83.596848
Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road. Follow signs to Visitor Center.
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