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    2012 Special Events Brochure (pdf)

    May (pdf)

    UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT!


    Wings of Flight

    Saturday & Sunday, May 5th & 6th

    Share your love of all winged creatures during these programs on birds, bats, and butterflies.  Learn about their life history and discover tips on how to attract these lovely creatures
    to your own backyard. 

    Programs are free.  $5 park pass required.
    Pick up an Event Schedule in the Visitor Center.


    Outdoor Adventure Weekend

    Saturday & Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd

    Celebrate the fun of the great outdoors!  Bring the family for an early morning Kids Fishing Rodeo on Saturday.  Participate in guided hikes to honor National Trails Day. 

    Programs are free.  $5 park pass required.

     


    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 (Tuesday, 01 May 2012 03:20)

     

    Current Schedule

    May (pdf)

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

     

    Saturdays May 12th, 19th, 26th

    10:30am –The Bear Facts
    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Join a park ranger to talk about our Georgia Black Bears and what to do if you see one.

    1:00pm – Snakes Alive!
    Meet at the Lodge Lobby.  These often-misunderstood reptiles are important in so many ways.  Participants will see live, non-venomous snakes native to Georgia.

    3:30pm – Furry Forest Fellows
    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Join a ranger for this talk about the mammals found in the North Georgia Mountains.

    Sundays  May 13th, 20th, 27th

    10:30am – Animal Track Craft
    Meet at the Visitor Center to make your own track to take home.

    1:00pm – Close Encounters
    of the Bird Kind!
    Meet at the Lodge Lobby.  Join a ranger to meet a few of our resident non-releasable owls in this entertaining and educational program.

    3:30pm – Nature Hike
    Meet at the Visitor Center.  Join a ranger to discover the flora and fauna that call this park home.  Distance: 1 ½ miles round trip.  Duration: about 1 hour.

     





    Last Updated (Tuesday, 01 May 2012 03:13)

     
    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.

    • APRIL 28th (4th SAT.)
    • JUNE 23rd (4th SAT.)
    • JULY 28th (4th SAT.)
    • AUGUST 25th (4th SAT.)
    • SEPTEMBER 15th (3rd SAT.)   - Fall Decorations at 9:00 a.m. and Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at 12:00 noon and meeting
    • SEPTEMBER 29th (5th SAT.)   - SAVE MY PARKS DAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • 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 Park Pass; 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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