Nature Awareness Series
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - Helen, GA
Friday, Nov 21, 2008 / 2 PM - 4 PM
Perceive the natural world and your inner world in new ways through guided imagery, quiet time in the woods, and journaling. This first installment of the Nature Awareness Series focuses on reflections in nature of those things for which we feel thankful. Facilitated by the park's Interpretive Ranger, Johnna Tuttle. $3 parking. 706-878-3087.
Fall River Campout
Sprewell Bluff State Park - Thomaston, GA
Friday, Nov 21, 2008 / 4 PM until Sunday, Nov 23, 2008
Sleep under the autumn stars and bring plenty of warm blankets and hot cocoa, fishing gear, hiking gear, or just a good book for this campout. Campers can stay Friday night through late Sunday afternoon. Want to learn more about Sprewell Bluff State Park? Join us on the Fall River Hike on Saturday, November 22. $15 plus $3 parking. 706-646-6026.
Nocturnal Treetop Excursion
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 / 6 PM - 9 PM
Join us aloft in "Naomi Ruth," a wonderful 90-foot Southern Red Oak, which is our living classroom. This nocturnal climb will include fluorescent lichen and other glowing critters of the night, stargazing and night climbing activities. We may even have a barred owl join us. Register in advance. $20 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801.
Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 / 10 AM - 2 PM
Enjoy Civil War soldier-life presentations, walking tours and a commemoration program at the Battle site which is east of Macon. Call for detailed directions. Griswoldville Battlefield. 478-986-5172.
8th Annual Cane Grinding
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 / 9 AM - 2 PM
Watch cane being ground, buy a jar of cane syrup, and sample the juice before it is turned into syrup. Afterward, explore our covered bridge/grist mill, walk our hiking trails, fish and see our beautiful cypress trees changing their fall colors. $3 parking. 478-763-2759. Handicapped Accessible