Calendar

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.

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.

Game Time
Aug 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 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.

Meteor Showers & S’mores
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we gather around the campfire to roast s’mores while we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, bottled water, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
12
Thu
Perseids Meteor Showers
Aug 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, bottled water, a flashlight, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
13
Fri
Movie Night
Aug 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for movies under the stars. Limited to 15 people, minimum of 4. Bring bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or chair.
Pre-registration is required by noon one day prior to the event; call or stop by Visitor Center.
Social distancing is required. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Aug
14
Sat
Archery at the Park
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us during one of three sessions for a time of recreational archery.
Limited to three people for each session.
Pre-register at Visitors Center by noon on the day preceding the event date. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.

Game Time
Aug 14 @ 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.

Game Time
Aug 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 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.