The March Events Calendar for the Georgia State Park system is now online:
There are some events at Panola Mountain State Park and Sweetwater Creek State Park, both not too far from Decatur:
Introduction to Backpacking
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This beginner's class will take place in an outdoor classroom. This is a great introduction on how to prepare for backcountry hiking; what is essential, how to save weight, and what to leave at home. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Tree Top Excursion: Introduction Climb
Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. $10 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Panola Mountain Fly Tyers Roundtable
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This is a social gathering of fly fishermen, fly tiers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to provide resources and education opportunities to Georgia's visitors and citizens. The roundtable donates flies monthly to "Casting for Recover," a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. Bring a dish for the potluck dinner that begins at 6:30 p.m. in the nature center. $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Basic Fly Fishing Clinic
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
The two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the “Fish of Fish.” Instructors C. H. Brown and Michael Reilley suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sun lotion. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $7 - $10 $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Basic Fly Tying Clinic
Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park- Stockbridge
Learn the art of fly tying as instructors introduce you to tools, techniques and tricks of the trade to create realistic flies. Participants will make one fly and possibly more if time permits. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $25 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Saturday Mountain Hike
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park- Stockbridge
These ranger-led hikes depart from the nature center and are for participants in good physical condition. Register and pay in advance. This program must have at least five hikers or it will be cancelled. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
“Ruins to Rapids” Full Moon Hike
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sweetwater Creek State Park – Lithia Springs
This 1.5-mile guided hike is moderately difficult and visits the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. The hike will continue if it is overcast but will be cancelled if raining. Bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes. No children under 6 or dogs please. $1-$2 plus $3 parking. (770) 732-5876.
Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This clinic is for graduates of our Basic Fly Fishing Clinic and will focus on “On the Water Techniques.” Begin at the Rockdale River Trail parking and head to the lake for advanced casting techniques (Steeple Caste, Roll Cast, and Double-haul Casting), line mending, reading the water and entomology. Register in advance. $12-$15 $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
ZZZ’s in the Trees
Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, 6 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Join us aloft for a tranquil night in the canopy as you lay in your “tree-boat,” viewing stars glimmering like diamonds in the sky. A treetop bivouac camp will be established in our secluded climbing tree for an overnight experience. Participants are required to provide their own dinner and breakfast, as well as a sleeping bag. $80 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This beginner's class will take place in an outdoor classroom. This is a great introduction on how to prepare for backcountry hiking; what is essential, how to save weight, and what to leave at home. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Tree Top Excursion: Introduction Climb
Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. $10 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Panola Mountain Fly Tyers Roundtable
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This is a social gathering of fly fishermen, fly tiers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to provide resources and education opportunities to Georgia's visitors and citizens. The roundtable donates flies monthly to "Casting for Recover," a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. Bring a dish for the potluck dinner that begins at 6:30 p.m. in the nature center. $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Basic Fly Fishing Clinic
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
The two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the “Fish of Fish.” Instructors C. H. Brown and Michael Reilley suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sun lotion. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $7 - $10 $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Basic Fly Tying Clinic
Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park- Stockbridge
Learn the art of fly tying as instructors introduce you to tools, techniques and tricks of the trade to create realistic flies. Participants will make one fly and possibly more if time permits. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $25 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Saturday Mountain Hike
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park- Stockbridge
These ranger-led hikes depart from the nature center and are for participants in good physical condition. Register and pay in advance. This program must have at least five hikers or it will be cancelled. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
“Ruins to Rapids” Full Moon Hike
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sweetwater Creek State Park – Lithia Springs
This 1.5-mile guided hike is moderately difficult and visits the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. The hike will continue if it is overcast but will be cancelled if raining. Bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes. No children under 6 or dogs please. $1-$2 plus $3 parking. (770) 732-5876.
Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This clinic is for graduates of our Basic Fly Fishing Clinic and will focus on “On the Water Techniques.” Begin at the Rockdale River Trail parking and head to the lake for advanced casting techniques (Steeple Caste, Roll Cast, and Double-haul Casting), line mending, reading the water and entomology. Register in advance. $12-$15 $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
ZZZ’s in the Trees
Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, 6 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Join us aloft for a tranquil night in the canopy as you lay in your “tree-boat,” viewing stars glimmering like diamonds in the sky. A treetop bivouac camp will be established in our secluded climbing tree for an overnight experience. Participants are required to provide their own dinner and breakfast, as well as a sleeping bag. $80 plus $3 parking. (770) 389-7801.
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