Friends and family gathered for Senoia Alive after Five event

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

The Georgia Screech Owl

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Come and learn about Georgia’s most common owl, the Screech Owl. Details about its habitat, anatomy, and diet, followed by the dissection of an owl pellet.  $8 per Adult | $5 per Child | $5 parking

Recurring Event

Jr. Ranger Camp – Become a certified Jr. Ranger!

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Come earn your Jr. Ranger badge in a two fun filled days of hiking trails learning about the ecosystem, the different regions of Georgia, wilderness safety, wild animals and their habitats. (Drop-off at 9am and pick-up at 2pm. Children should bring packed lunches, water bottles and wear comfortable shoes.)  Price : $75.00 per person (see […]

Recurring Event

Jr. Ranger Camp – Become a certified Jr. Ranger!

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Come earn your Jr. Ranger badge in a two fun filled days of hiking trails learning about the ecosystem, the different regions of Georgia, wilderness safety, wild animals and their habitats. (Drop-off at 9am and pick-up at 2pm. Children should bring packed lunches, water bottles and wear comfortable shoes.)  Price : $75.00 per person (see […]

Hunt for Salamanders & Hike to the Creek

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Join our Naturalist on an easy 1-mile hike from the Visitor Center to the Trail Head 1 creek to look for and identify Salamanders. Wear water shoes and bring a towel as we will be getting in the creek for our hunt. $8 per Adult |$5 per Child | $5 parking

Tree ID – Roam amongst Georgia’s Giants

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Join our Naturalist for a beautiful wilderness hike along the creek to identify Georgia’s trees. Don’t forget to bring a journal to log your finds.  $8 per Adult | $5 per Child | $5 parking Visitor Center to Trail Head 2

Homeschool Day: Mammals of Chattahoochee Bend

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Join our Naturalist along the Chattahoochee River to learn about the mammals in the area. Enjoy the beautiful view of the river front the observation tower.  $3 per person (see Visitor Center)

Know on the Go: What to do if you encounter dangerous animals when hiking!

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Nature can be beautiful but do you know what to do if you come face to face with a rabid coyote, bobcat, foxes, or venomous snake? Join our Naturalist on a hike to the Trail Head 1 creek to learn how to prepare and what steps to take when confronted with a wild animal who […]

Home School Day: Ecosystems

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Join our Naturalist on a beautiful hike by the river to the beaver dam to learn about the vast ecosystems of Georgia and what animals live in each.  $3 per person (see Visitor Center)

Prescribed Burn Hike with the Department of Natural Resources

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Prescribed Burn Hike with the Department of Natural Resources - Northern Resource Manager (Phil Delestrez)  Come take a hike through prescribed burn areas at Chattahoochee Bend State Park to hear about the prescribed burn process and learn why it is essential to our ecosystem. $8 per Adult | $5 per Child | $5 parking

Home School Day: Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Do you know what each animal has for dinner? Join our Naturalist to learn the different diets of mammals of Chattahoochee Bend.  $3 per person (see Visitor Center) 

The Great Pollinator Count

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Join us at the visitor center to pick up a pollinator counting sheet. Then go to the pollinator garden to count the different pollinators you see in a fifteen-minute window.  $5 parking (see Visitor Center) 

Home School Day: Fire Safety

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, United States

Do you know what to do if a fire gets out of hand? Join our Naturalist around the fire ring to learn the importance of fire safety in the wilderness: learn how to build different fire structures, how to light and safely put out fire. $3 per person (see Visitor Center)