Calendar

Dec
7
Sat
Christmas at the Park
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Laura S. Walker State Park – Waycross, GA – Join the staff at the Interpretive Center for some holiday crafts, a campfire, and some Christmas sweets.
All ages are welcome to join in the fun.
Also a special visit from Santa Clause from 7-8 pm.

Jan
4
Sat
Winter Wonderland
Jan 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the Interpretive Center to make a cool penguin craft, learn how to make play snow and then play in the snow with your new penguin friend.
$5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Feb
5
Wed
Maintaining Beautiful & Healthy Trees
Feb 5 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
22
Sat
Southern Forest World Arbor Day
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
4
Sat
Clay Shoot
Apr 4 all-day
May
2
Sat
Crossroads Christian Academy – Spring Play
May 2 @ 10:00 am

 

Jul
18
Sun
The Offical 912 Car & Bike Show
Jul 18 all-day
Jul
23
Fri
Afternoon Kayak
Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake.
Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register at Visitor Center.

Tour will be canceled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Jul
30
Fri
Meet the Turtles
Jul 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come learn about the turtles that call our Interpretive Center their home then choose a craft to make.
Limited to 8 people, minimum 4. Pre-register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date.

Social distancing required $2 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Afternoon Kayak
Jul 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an afternoon tour of the lake.
Limit: 8 people, minimum: 4; ages 12 and up; must be able to swim; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register at Visitor Center.

Tour will be canceled in event of inclement weather. $15 ($10, your equipment) $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Meteor Showers
Jul 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Naturalist as we watch the dual meteor showers occurring tonight. Limit: 15 people, ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date.

Bring binoculars, a flashlight, and a blanket or lawn chair.

Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 912-287-4900

Jul
31
Sat
Back to School Party
Jul 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Back to School celebration: games, animal exhibits, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more.
Limit: 15 students, minimum 4. Register at Visitor Center by noon on the day preceding the event date. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
2
Mon
Saturn at Opposition
Aug 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we use the telescope to get an up-close look at our beautiful ringed planet, Saturn, and a few of its brightest moons.
Bring binoculars, bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or camp chair. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.