Dragons and Damsels
Dragonflies and damselflies have been on Earth since before the dinosaurs. They are great predators, which is good for us since they eat flies and mosquitoes. They come in a variety of colors and...
Home School Thursdays
Join a park ranger and other home schoolers during this educational program. We will be discussing different topics related to science and nature. Please Register in Advance. $3 plus $5 parking....
Exploration Hike with Ranger Robby
Want to see the unique and hidden places that make Arabia Mountain so special? Join Ranger Robby for an all access hike in this amazing landscape. Meet at the nature center, bring water, and don’t...
Panola Unlimited
Wear your hiking boots, pack a lunch and bring plenty of water for a rigorous half-day, ranger-led hike through Panola’s rugged conservation area. May involve some off trail hiking. Meet at the...
Exercise and Aerobics!
Join Fitness Instructor DeQuanda Sanders for dynamic cardio and aerobic workouts in the Nature Center or by trail. Please bring a water bottle and a mat. Meet in the Nature Center...
Healthy Cooking Class and Tasting
Celebrate the joys of cooking with chefs and health educators Deborah Summerville and Sheldon Fleming of Wonderland Gardens. The class will feature a homemade veggie burger using grains and...
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...
Diamorpha Days
See this rare plant at Arabia Mountain as it blooms. This event only happens once per year so don’t miss out. Our hikes will be moderate and last for 2-3 hours. Make sure to bring water and don’t...
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...
Picture Perfect Parking Lots: Cleanup event at Arabia Mountain
Parking lots may not seem that important but they are the gateway for every park visitor. They set the tone for each visit and right now that tone isn’t so sweet! Please join us as we caravan...
Amphibian Monitoring Workshop
Tara Muenz from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will lead an afternoon of slimy fun! Come learn about volunteering to monitor salamanders and frogs. Monitoring amphibians helps fill in...
Live Concert at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus will perform works of J.S. Bach and Ralph Vaugah Williams. Bach's joyful Cantata No. 11 (1735), also known as the Ascension Oratorio, will be contrasted...
Spring Tree Walk
Learn about Arabia Mountain’s rich biodiversity and tree species on an interpretive hike through forests and outcrops. The hike will be moderate and last from 2-3 hours. Bring water and don’t...
Moms at the Mountain: A Pre-Mother’s Day Celebration
The whole family is invited to a free day of games, actives, and crafts at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. We are having a pre-Mother’s Day celebration that will feature exciting...
Mother’s Day Hike with Ranger Robby
Blooms and blossoms are waiting for you at Arabia Mountain. Come join us as we celebrate the spring season. Hikes are moderate and last 2-3 hours. Don’t forget to wear sturdy hiking shoes and...
Kids Outdoor Adventure Festival
Join us at Alexander’s Lake for a fishing rodeo, archery, fly-fishing, tree climbing, orienteering, hay rides, and lots of other fun games. Bring your fishing poles and bait as we learn about...
Endangered Species Tour and Sunset Hike at Arabia Mountain
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sponsoring a sunset hike at Arabia Mountain! Hosted by the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, this event will highlight the creative recovery efforts...