Calendar

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.

Jan
25
Sat
7th Annual Superman 5 Mile Trail Race
Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

9 am Registration opens
10 am 5 Mile Race Starts

NEW: Timing provided by Bailey Race Management

5-mile race fee includes long sleeve T-Shirt and lunch
No 1-mile fun run!

Lee and Davis on-site cooking up their sausages.

Proceeds will benefit Hooves to Freedom, a non-profit organization, committed to the facilitation of healing through therapeutic horsemanship.

This is also a Celebration in loving memory of Brandon Davis 1981-2013

Awards: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters & Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each age group.
Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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
Mar
12
Thu
Swamptown Getdown
Mar 12 all-day

Mar
13
Fri
Swamptown Getdown
Mar 13 all-day

Mar
14
Sat
Swamptown Getdown
Mar 14 all-day

Mar
28
Sat
Benefit Golf Tournament
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am

Apr
4
Sat
Clay Shoot
Apr 4 all-day
Apr
11
Sat
Okefenokee Color Run 2020
Apr 11 @ 8:00 am

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.

Aug
6
Fri
Afternoon Kayak
Aug 6 @ 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
Aug 6 @ 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

Aug
7
Sat
Birthday Party for Smokey
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Smokey the Bear is coming to Laura S. Walker State Park to celebrate his 77th Birthday. Join us at the Interpretive Center for games and crafts.
Pre-register at the Visitor Center. 912-287-4900 $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.