Programs available (subject to change)
New Additions:

Chill out and read with Ranger Ruby
"Naturalist Quiet Time"

Quiet Time to share the Nature Library books.
Meet at the Naturalist Area (by the lake)
Quiet, background nature music plays to a backdrop of reading and learning.


"Movie Time"
Nature Movies (not long ones)
Popcorn & lemonade
Naturalist Area by the lake by bleachers
You are always welcome to bring your lawn chairs.

Bleachers at the Naturalist Area, welcome to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Programs: Naturalist Area (by the lake)

Cost of programs (unless noted) is $5 vehicle pass


May 23     10 am   Bicycle Parade-decorate & enjoy a parade around the 
Saturday            park - walkers are asked to join 

                   3 pm   Naturalist Program with craft

                   6 pm   Live Music "Eight Days After" Donations to assist their
                             traveling cost -at beach area

                  7-9pm    Insect Identification  (flashlight if walking)
                                                      

May 24       9am   Inspirational Non-Denominational Service
Sunday
               10am-12noon "Mindy the Clown" & her MAGIC SHOW! 
                               Face painting ($1 donation)
                               Balloon Animals ($1 donation)


                  1-4pm   Naturalist Cabin Open, make a craft to take homel 
                                                      

May 25
Monday-Memorial Day

                   
10am  Kas, Rescue Dog w/her owner, Melinda Flood
                             "Lost But Found Safe" program, handouts

                  1-4pm  Naturalist Cabin open, stop in,  say goodbye, visit the
                              critters & make a craft to take home with you
                                                      

May 29    7-8pm   Naturalist Campfire, roast marshmallows, meet your
Friday                 neighbors, play games, maybe some singing?
                                                        

May 30
    10 am   Novice Bird Identification Hike, make craft after hike
Saturday            Bring your bird identification book & binoculars, wear
                             appropriate shoes: for all ages
          OR:  10 am   DNR Rangers share a "Black Bear" program
                              
 AND: 10 am-4pm   Face Painting ($1 donation)

                    2 pm  Games, Scavenger Hunt

                    4pm   Live music with GaWayBacks oldies music (we are 
                             having a BEACH PARTY!!- Donations for travel)
                                                      
                  7-9 pm Insect Identification, flashlight if walking

May 31
       9am   Inspirational Non-Denominational Service
Sunday     
                   10am   Nature Program-Naturalist Quiet Time, Nature Movie &
                              Nature Library opened

                  1-4pm   Naturalist Cabin open, make a craft to take home
                                         
                                                     
June 6
      10am   Nature program with craft
Saturday

                     2pm   Games, Scavenger Hunt

                     5pm   Georgia Travelers Band -Donations taken for their travel
                                                       

June 7
Sunday      9am   Inspirational Non-Denominational Service

                   10am   Nature Movie "Butterflies" & make a favorite butterfly

                  2-4pm   Roving Ranger Ruby in campgrounds
                                                        

June 13    10am   Nature Program with craft
Saturday  
                    2pm   Games, face painting ($1 donation ), Scavenger Hunt

                    5pm   "Leap of Faith Band" - Donations for their travel
                                                         

June 14      9am   Inspirational Non-Denominational Service
Sunday      
                    10am   Nature walk, meet at Naturalist Area & hike the Big
                               Rock Nature Trail- enjoy our waterfall

June 19
Friday       6-8pm   Naturalist Campfire, roast marshmellows,games,music?
                               meet your neighbors

                   6-8pm   DARE program, handouts,etc with Office West
                                                            

June 20  9-4pm  Gold Panning with sand from Crisson Gold Mine                             Georgia's only operational Gold Mine, Dalonaga
Saturday           1.Prefer to sign up: 30 minute time limits 
                            2.Limit 15 per 30 minute times
                            3.Sign up sheets at Naturalist Area (at lake) & Naturalist Cabin
                            4.You can "walk up" and take your chances of an open slot.
                            5.Nature Videos will play all day for those who get tired of panning!
                       
                    
9-4pm   Face Painting ($1 donation)

                       3pm   Live Music (To be announced)

                                                            

June 21   9am   Inspirational Non-Denominational Service
Sunday
                10am   Horseshoes, Naturalist Quiet Time (Nature books to read)
                                                            

June 26
Friday   6-8pm   Naturalist Campfire, roast marshmellows, games, music?
                           Meet your neighbors

               6-8pm   DARE program, handouts, etc, with Officer West
                                                            

June 27
Saturday
10a   Lake Trail Bike Ride, remember your bike & helmet!
             10-4pm   Face painting ($1 donation)

                  2pm  Games and  Scavenger Hunt

                  3pm   Naturalist Quiet Time (Books, articles, exhibits)


June 28 
Sunday   
9am   Non Denonimational Service

                  10am   Wildflower Hike
Bobby the Bobcat, just one of the many Ft. Mountain animals that lived here. Live critters in the Naturalist Cabin too! Visit them all. SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
Schedule during the week also!
  Reach Ranger Ruby by:

1. Park office: 706-422-1932 or
 2. Ranger Ruby's home office: 706-422-8753 or
 3. email:
parknature2006@yahoo.com  
 

or leave a message on her guest page of this website


Scout, school, church, or family groups, reunions, civic organizations, industry field trips, etc. , just call and set up a trip and program.
Ranger Ruby can schedule your special group Monday thru Friday until campfire times.