DetailsAugust 17th @ 1:00pm Box Turtles: Join a ranger at the park’s visitor center for a “shellebration” of North Carolina’s state reptile. Learn how and why rangers locate, measure, and tag these critters.When & WhereAugust 17, 2022 (1:00 pm) -…
DetailsAugust 13th @ 3:00pm Crankbaits: Join a ranger at the visitor center to highlight some of the crankbaits that are effective on both trout and smallmouth bass species. The program will cover various crankbaits that work well in this area.When…
DetailsAugust 9th @ 3:00pm The History of Smokey Bear: Join a ranger in the picnic area to learn about the history of Smokey Bear and the importance of prescribed burns in the park.When & WhereAugust 9, 2022 (3:00 pm) -…
DetailsAugust 9th @ 9:30am What a Park Ranger Does: Join a ranger at the visitor center to learn about the different tasks that a park ranger does while performing their duties to keep the park safe and accessible to park…
Detailsoin us for a Volunteer Hike! 1. Play in the park you love 2. Get to know other Friends members 3. Ongoing projects - Clear trash and debris, report trail conditions 4. Special projects - Park signage research, location tags…
DetailsStart Location: Visitor Center - Join a Ranger at the visitor center for a program that will teach you how to tie your own fly fishing leader at a fraction of a cost of buying a tapered leader. The program…
DetailsStart Location: Garden Creek Church - Join a ranger at Garden Creek Church for a one mile hike to an abandoned still site. Hear some ‘shiner lore and learn a little about the distilling process. Bring water, snacks, good shoes,…
DetailsStart Location: Hutchinson Homestead - Join a ranger at the Hutchinson Homestead to learn about some of the principles of urban tree water management to learn more about the water use characteristics of trees in the urban landscape to successfully…
DetailsStart Location: Visitor Center - Join a ranger at the visitor center to learn more about the designated trout waters and regulations for delayed harvest and wild trout streams located within the park.When & WhereApril 23, 2022 (3:00 pm) -…
DetailsStart Location: Upper Trailhead Parking Area - Join a ranger at the upper parking lot for a half mile hike and learn a little about Stone Mountain’s geology. Bring what you need for a steep, slightly off-trail hike. Weather permitting.When…
