Oct. 19 -21: A Full Weekend of Family Fun at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

The Davidson – Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve welcomes you to their annual Fall Festival. Come celebrate the season at this family friendly weekend. All events are free to the public so come to as many as you can!

Please feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets so you can stretch out and relax. Guests are also encouraged to bring family friendly games, kites, or other outdoor activities. Don’t forget a reusable mug for cider and water.

Volunteers are appreciated and needed for this community event. We need help on Friday (5pm-9p) and Sat (9am-3pm). Volunteer opportunities include directing parking, staffing an information booth, and a hay ride assistant. Please contact Kimberly Estep to learn more and sign up. Email: Kimberly@arabiaalliance.org Phone: (770) 542-7131.

All activities at the Wilburn Farm, it is located at 3899 N. Goddard Rd., Lithonia, GA, 30038. The farm is next to the DeKalb County Firing Range. Click here for a Google Map.

Schedule

Friday, October 19, 2012
5:00pm – 9:00pm: Hayrides and evening campfire program. Please bring your own camp mug for tea or hot chocolate.

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Story Telling by the campfire.

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Croaking Creatures Frog Hike. We will learn which frog species live in Georgia, how to identify them by sight and sound, and why they call. Remember to bring a flashlight!

Saturday, October 20, 2012
9:00am – 2:00pm: Face art by Twinkie, Mini Farmers Market, Hayrides, and community vendors.

10:30am – 2:00pm: Ciderfest! Enjoy fresh pressed apple cider, bring the whole family.

1:00pm – 2:00pm: AWARE live wildlife program. Learn more about native animals at the Preserve and meet some wild animals

Sunday, October 21, 2012
8:00 am: 5 km Fall Hike with Ranger Robby. Please wear long pants, closed toed shoes and sleeved garments for protection. Bug spray and sun screen are strongly advised.