For more information, call the programming department at (706) 265-1969

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

July Jamboree
Friday-Sunday, July 3-5
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Spend Independence Day weekend at Amicalola playing games, making patriotic crafts, and enjoying contests designed for the entire family. Join us at the Upper Amphitheater on July 4th at 7:00 PM to enjoy live music with Buck & Nelson. Programs are free. $5.00 park pass required.

June 2009:

FRIDAYS

4:30 PM – OWL PROWL
Meet at the Lodge Lobby
Learn whose “Whoooo” is whose and meet some owls native to North Georgia during this short stroll on the Lodge Loop Trail.

SATURDAYS

11:00 AM – CRAFT HOUR
Meet at the Visitor Center
Learn how to create a beautiful work of art using nature as inspiration!

1:00 PM – SNAKES ALIVE!!
Meet at the Lodge Lobby
Are snakes slimy? Join park rangers and resident friends to learn more about these misunderstood reptiles.

4:00 PM – NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT
Meet at the Visitor Center
Enjoy finding the many hidden treasures of Mother Nature.

6:00 PM – NOCTURNAL NAVIGATORS
Meet at the Lodge Lobby
Join a ranger and some very special friends to learn more about Amicalola Park’s wild nightlife.

SUNDAYS

10:00 AM – BEAR FACTS
Meet at the Visitor Center
Discover interesting facts about our local black bears, and learn how to handle the situation if you were to see one while visiting North Georgia State Parks.

1:00 PM – CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BIRD KIND
Meet at the Lodge Lobby
Have you met Zeus and Capone? Learn more about these and other birds of prey during this crowd-pleasing program.

4:00 PM – LEAF PRINTS
Meet at the Visitor Center – Discovery Room Let your creativity run wild and learn a little more about leaves while making a masterpiece to take home!

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. PROGRAM TOPICS, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SPECIAL EVENTS OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE OR ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT AT 706-265-1969.

NEW REPTILE HABITAT AT THE VISITOR CENTER
PROVIDED BY Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park! 

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The Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park are a group of dedicated people who work together to help the Park meet its mission to protect the Park’s natural beauty and historic integrity while providing opportunities for public enjoyment and education. Many members of the Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park serve as Volunteers and contribute their time and talents to support the Park in many ways including working side-by-side with Park staff, raising contributions for various projects, and seeking state and federal legislative support for the Parks.