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    2012 Special Events Brochure (pdf)

    January (pdf)

    SPECIAL EVENT

    UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT!

    Appalachian Trail Celebration

    & Backpacking Clinic

    March 2nd, 3rd, & 4th

    Meet some larger-than-life personalities and join in the discussions about trail adventures and gear.


    All programs and times are subject to change due to conflicts or inclement weather;
    however, we will do our best to hold to this schedule. 

    For more information about programs, call the programming department at 706-265-1969. 


     

    Last Updated (Thursday, 19 January 2012 18:14)

     

    Current Schedule

    January (pdf)

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

    Saturdays

    10:30 am – The Bear Facts
    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Join a park ranger to talk about what our Georgia Black Bears are doing this time of year.

    1:00 pm – Snakes Alive!

    Meet in the Lodge Lobby to learn more about these often-misunderstood creatures.  Participants will see live, non- venomous snakes native to Georgia.

    3:30 pm – Wool Spinning

    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Discuss the history and process of twisting fibers into string.  Watch the spinning wheel work and try your hand at primitive weaving.

    Sundays

    10:30 am – Marvelous Mammals
    Please Note: This program will not meet on January 1st due to the Special Event.
    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Explore some pelts and learn more about our native mammals!

    1:00 pm – Close Encounters of the Bird Kind

    Meet at the Lodge Lobby.  Have you met Zeus yet?  Meet the feathered-legend and other non-releasable birds of prey during this entertaining program!

    3:30 pm – Solar System Stroll
    Meet at the Visitor Center to make a true-scale model of the Solar System out of everyday items!  Wear comfy shoes - there will be quite a bit of walking!

    Wednesdays

    1:00 pm – Who’s Whoooo is Whose?
    Meet in the Lodge Lobby.  Meet a few wildlife ambassadors as we discuss the adaptations of owls, and find out how we can tell the native species apart.  These special birds of prey are always a crowd-pleaser!

     





    Last Updated (Thursday, 29 December 2011 21:47)

     
    About Friends
    If you would like to volunteer please contact Kathy Brigman, Friends Chapter President,
    (706) 579-1575, or email her at khbfriends@gmail.com
    Visitor Center - (706) 265-4703
    Programming Dept. (706) 265-1969
    Lodge and Restaurant (706) 265-8888
    The Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park is 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.

    FRIENDS OF AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK MEETING DATES FOR 2012

    ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAYS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE DISCOVERY ROOM AT THE VISITOR CENTER
    (Unless otherwise noted)

    FOR LUNCH PRIOR TO THE MEETING, PLEASE MEET AT 12 NOON AT THE MAPLE RESTAURANT AT THE LODGE.

    • JANUARY 28th  (4th  SAT.)
    • FEBRUARY 18th  (3RD SAT.)
    • MARCH 24th (4th SAT.)
    • APRIL 28th (4th SAT.)
    • MAY 26th (4th SAT.)
    • JUNE 23rd (4th SAT.)
    • JULY 28th (4th SAT.)
    • AUGUST 25th (4th SAT.)
    • SEPTEMBER 22nd  (4th SAT.)   ***ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC
    • OCTOBER 20th (3rd SAT.)
    • NOVEMBER 17th (3rd SAT.)
    • DECEMBER – NO MEETING
    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.
    When you become a member of Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park, you get more than a free Annual ParkPass; you enjoy the opportunity to work and fellowship with others who are helping preserve Georgia's natural beauty and historic resources for generations to come.

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