It's a Hoot Night Hike
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Friday, Feb 3, 2012 / 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Friday, Feb 24, 2012 / 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Come explore the nocturnal world by the light of the moon. Learn about night creatures, meet our resident flying squirrels, and practice hooting for owls. Challenge your night vision with pirate tricks and more cool tests that put you in touch with your wild side. $3 ages 3 and older. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
A.H. Stephens 200th Birthday Celebration
A.H. Stephens Historic Park - Crawfordville, GA
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 11 AM
The Military Order of The Stars and Bars will be hosting the annual birthday celebration. We will be meeting in the Group Shelter, next to the office. The Old Guard of The Gate City Guard will host a Memorial Service following the event at the A.H. Stephens Monument. A BBQ lunch will be available. This year's guest speaker will be Marcia Campbell. $5-$7, plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602. Handicap Accessible.
Colonial Faire & Muster
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012 / 10 AM to 4 PM
Experience life in Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, sutlers' row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance. Food concessions will be available. 912-353-3023. Handicap Accessible.
Saturday Afternoon Mountain Hike
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Saturday, Feb 4 / 2012, 3 PM
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 / 3 PM
Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 / 3 PM
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 / 3 PM
Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
"See and Touch" Reptile Program
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Saturdays until Feb 25, 2012 / 1 PM - 2 PM
Meet and touch our alligator, turtles and snakes. Would you like to feed our critters a few crickets? See our Flying Squirrels. Learn about the Longleaf Pine ecosystem, Gopher Tortoise and why our park burns its forest. Also, discover why we lost the Ivory Billed Woodpecker and Passenger Pigeon many years ago, but "saved" the Bison and the Alligator. $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
