2010 Special Events Brochure

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

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, April 10, 2010
Local Author J. M. Burt Book Signing
Mr. Burt will be at Amicalola Falls State Park to sign copies of his recently published book God Fearing Criminals.

Spring Wildflower Fest
Saturday & Sunday, April 17–18
Take a wildflower identification hike and enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate the arrival of spring at the park.

Outdoor Adventure Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, June 5-6
Celebrate the fun of the great outdoors!

All programs are free of charge. No registration required. Call the programming dept. at 706.265.1969 for more info.

 

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March 2010

Thursday, March 11:
3:30 PM: Pinecone Owls
Meet at the Visitor Center-Discovery Room
to learn more about native nocturnal raptors, and then create a “pinecone owl” to take with you.

Tuesday, March 16:
3:30 PM: Backyard Habitats
Meet a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center to learn more about attracting wildlife to your backyard.

Tuesday, March 23:
3:30 PM: Lost!
Meet at the Visitor Center - Discovery Room. Geared for younger guests that like to spend time outdoors and would like to know better how not to become lost, and what to do if they ever are.

Thursday, March 25:
3:30 PM: Waterfall Walk
Join a ranger for an easy & informative hike to the highest cascading waterfall east of the
Mississippi River. Meet at the West Ridge
Access Trailhead. 0.3 Miles. Easy.

Tuesday, March 30
3:30 P M: Skins, Hides, & Skulls
Meet at the Visitor Center for this hands-on program geared for the park’s “junior” rangers. Learn about wildlife commonly found in North Georgia.

Saturdays (March 13, 20, 27)
11:00 AM– Nature Bingo
Meet at the Visitor Center -Discovery Room to play a classic game with a natural twist.

1:00 PM– Birds of Prey
Join a Park Naturalist in the Lodge Lobby to learn more about our resident non-releasable raptors.

3:00 PM– Bear Facts
Meet a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center-Discovery Room to learn more North Georgia’s native bear population.

Sundays (March 14, 21, 28)
11:00 AM – Featured Creature
You never know who or what might show up for a surprise visit. Join a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center to find out.

1:00 PM- Snakes
Meet in the Lodge Lobby to learn more about North Georgia’s native snakes. These often-misunderstood creatures are important in ways we don’t always recognize.

3:00 PM-Seed Mosaics
Join a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center-Discovery Room to create a mosaic

 

All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Programs may be modified or cancelled due to inclement weather. For questions about programs please contact the Programming Department at 706.265.1969.

 

 




All programs are free, however a $5 parking pass is required for your vehicle (unless you have a yearly parking ParkPass). 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, call the programming department at (706) 265-1969

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