Wilderness Survival
Would you know what to do if your afternoon hike turned into a survival trek? Learn basics survival skills from Panola Mountain’s rangers. From preparing a survival kit to building fires, get...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Tyrone
Experience a different part of the Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve on each hike. Ranger Tyrone takes you on the soft trails that wind through the woods, around the lake and granite outcrops. Hikes...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Tyrone
Experience a different part of the Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve on each hike. Ranger Tyrone takes you on the soft trails that wind through the woods, around the lake and granite outcrops. Hikes...
Saturday Morning Panola Mountain Hike
Warmer weather means a new time for the weekly hikes! Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the...
Moth Party @ Panola
One of the little-known joys of studying natural history is setting up a blacklight and watching for moths after dark. Discover Life is recruiting naturalists to participate in a Spring Natural...
Atlanta Audobon Society Guided Walk
Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park’s Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long...
Spring Butterfly Hike @ Panola
Join a park ranger when many flowers are in bloom and butterflies like hairstreaks and zebra swallowtails abound. Meet at the Park Nature Center. Hike is a rugged 2-mile loop… $5 plus $5...
Basic Archery @ Panola Mountain
Try out Panola Mountain State Park’s new archery range and learn a new skill. A certified instructor will introduce you to the basics. All equipment provided. Includes an all day archery range...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby on the newly added interpretive hikes through the nature center. Topics include natural and cultural history, geology, forestry and plant life, wildlife, and wetlands. Meet at the...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby for an interpretive and educational hike through the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Topics include natural and cultural history, geology, forestry and plant life,...
First Friday Mountain Hike @ Panola
Join rangers for a 3-mile hike to the top of Panola Mountain. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike...
Spring Wildflower Hike @ Panola
Spring is a great time to see the incredible diversity of wildflowers on Panola Mountain. Not your typical habitat, this 100-acre granitic rock is a tough place to grow! See the beautiful Red-leaved...
Family Adventure Walk @ Panola
Join a ranger for an adventure around Alexander Lake to look at beaver lodges, cross a beaver dam, and climb boulders. Bring water and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes that can get wet. Register in...
Frogs & Salamaders & More @ the Amphibian Workshop
Discover the world of frog, salamander and other amphibians who make their home in the granite outcrops of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Lean how to identify the different species and...
Fly Fishing Clinic @ Panola
The clinic covers casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the Fish of Fish. Instructors suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking...
SSSSSnakes @ Panola
Meet Rooks the Rat Snake, Gimble the Corn Snake, and Frank the Turtle for an up-close encounter about our friends with scales. Also learn about other Georgia native...
Tree ID @ Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve
Want to know the difference between a water oak and a red oak? Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve is most known for it's unique plant life but it is also host to a diverse tree population. Join Park...
Earth Day on the South River
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! NEW DATES WILL BE POSTED SOON. Volunteer to keep the South River trash-free for Earth Day. Join a group led by DeKalb County's Adopt-A-Stream...
Rain Barrel DIY @ Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve
Installing a rain barrel at your home can help you save money on water costs, provide fresh, untreated water for your garden and protect streams from excess runoff. Construct your own barrel to...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby for an interpretive and educational hike through the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Topics include natural and cultural history, geology, forestry and plant life,...
Wonderful Wetlands @ Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve
Learn about the Nature Preserve's lakes, creeks and streams on an interpretive hike led by Park Ranger Robby Astrove and DeKalb County Adopt-A-Stream Coordinator Michael O’Shield. This is an...
Fly Fishing Clinic @ Panola
The clinic covers casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the Fish of Fish. Instructors suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking...
3rd Annual Monastery 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Run
Fun for all ages, to benefit the Monastery of the Holy Spirit and their Food Bank...
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Hikes with Ranger Robby
Join Ranger Robby for an interpretive and educational hike through the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Topics include natural and cultural history, geology, forestry and plant life,...
South River Cleanup
Mark your calender, don your rubber boots, and plan to lend a hand at the "Get the Trash Out" South River clean...
Arabia Mountain Solstice Celebration
Ranger Robby hosts a solstice celebration this weekend. Register by June 19th! The evening will include: a night hike, counting and catching fireflies, stories, a camp fire (beverages and treats),...
Natural History of Lichens and Mosses
Join Naturalist Sean Beeching and Park Ranger Robby Astrove for an interpretive hike all about Lichen and Moss...
Adopt-a-Stream Training
South River Watershed Alliance has partnered with Dekalb County's Adopt-a-Stream to provide water quality monitoring...
Full Moon Night Hike @ Panola Mountain
Take an enchanted evening hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We'll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise....
Fabulous 4th Night Hike @ Panola Mountain
Slow down this July 4th and join a ranger for a leisurely stroll to the top of Panola Mountain. As the sun sets we will enjoy a panoramic view of Atlanta's fourth of July Night. We may glimpse...
Training to Lead Mountain Hikes
Panola Mountain State Park presents training for those that want to learn how to lead mountain hikes. Training is limited to the first 10 volunteers who sign...
Night Sounds of Nature @ Panola
Frogs, toads, katydids, crickets and other creatures provide a chorus for all to enjoy at night. Panola Mountain's diverse habitats provide great places for these creatures to reside. Join a Ranger...
South River Canoe Outing
Enjoy the beauty of the rarely traveled South River on the second canoe trip of the...
Frog Slog @ Panola
Learn how to identify frogs by their calls. Investigate wetlands and streams in search of frogs and salamanders. Be prepared to get wet, muddy, and bring a flashlight and headlamp, nets, seines and...
Saturday Morning Panola Mountain Hike
Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring...
Full Moon Night Hike
Join us for an enchanted evening as we hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We’ll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise. Bring flashlights, hiking...
Lost Person Prevention
Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Search and Rescue Dog Team will be joining the class unless a SAR...
Saturday Morning Panola Mountain Hike
Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring...
Atlanta Audobon Society Bird Walk
Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park’s Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long...
Butterfly Safari
Panola Mountain’s grassland habitats provide great butterfly viewing areas. Bring a digital camera to record these incredible creatures. A ranger will point out plants along the way that are...
ZZZ’s in the Trees – Canopy Camping
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...
Fall Wildflower Hike
Take this guided hike up Panola Mountain during the time of year when yellow daisies are in their full glory and the colors of fall are everywhere. Register in advance. Call 770-389-7801 for more...
Seminar with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
Keeping it Wild’s seminar committee presents: Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is the founder of the advocacy organization for the continuation of...
Basic Archery
Take aim and hit the bull’s eye! Join a certified instructor to learn archery basics. Meet at the Archery Range. All equipment provided. If you have your own equipment, cost includes an...
Amphibian Monitoring Workshop
Tara Muenz from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will lead an evening of slimy fun about volunteer salamander and frog monitoring and identification. Monitoring amphibians helps fill in...
Your State Parks Day – Native Wildflower Planting at Panola
Join park staff and volunteers planting a variety of local wildflowers in the “Power of Flight” grassland habitat restoration area. Restoring wildlife habitat is an essetial part of...
Full Moon Night Hike
Join us for an enchanted evening as we hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We’ll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise. Bring flashlights, hiking...
Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb
Join us “on rope” for an adventure exploring the canopy above. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. One group will start at 1PM; another group...
Home School Thursdays
Join other homeschoolers to learn about science and nature. Each month will cover a different topic. $3 plus $5 parking....
Fall Migrators-Birds of Arabia
Did you know fall is a great time for birding? Come along with Atlanta Audubon for a bird walk to observe the fall migration and see the many habitats of the Preserve. Our 2.5 mile hike will take...
Reflections of Our Community: Past and Present
A photography exhibit presented by the students of the Arabia Mountain High School Photography Club and a collection of historical photographs from the Flat Rock Museum and Archives. This series of...
Atlanta Audobon Society Bird Walk
Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park’s Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long...
Annual Fall Festival at Wilburn Farm—Friday October 19th-21st
We’re planning a whole weekend of family activity including hayrides, wildlife shows, face art, live music, min farmers market, hikes, campfire programs, and naturalist activities. Click here for...
ZZZ’s in the Trees – Canopy Camping
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...
Croaking Creatures
Join Linda May from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to find out more about Georgia’s Frogs. We will learn which species live in Georgia, how to identify them by sight and sound,...
Memories of the Arabia Mountain Community
Presentation on the history of the Flat Rock Community and first hand memories of local community members. This series of programs is funded by the American Library Association and the Fetzer...
Full Moon Night Hike
Listen to whippoorwills and owls as the sun slowly sets and the moon begins to rise. Panola Mountain is one of the best places to see the wildlife of the night. Bring flashlights and hiking boots....
Volunteers get an insider’s view of nature preserve!
Volunteers at an upcoming cleanup will be treated to fascinating facts and little known tidbits about Arabia Mountain. This cleanup will focus on broken glass in the preserve because it is a hazard...