Butterflies and Blooms
Panola Mountain is an excellent place to visit in the spring. An amazing array of wildflowers bloom on the granite outcrops, which in turn attract a wide assortmant of butterflies. Join a park...
Plein Air Painting on Panola
This ranger-led program up Panola Mountain is for anyone who loves the natural environments of Georgia and wants to try a hand at “Plein Air,” or painting from life, outside, in real...
Bottles bottles everywhere but not a drop to drink
An ugly eyesore has washed up on the shores of the South River. Hundreds of plastic bottles as well as other trash were pushed up on the riverbank during the last rain storm. Come help us pick up and...
Spring Wildflower Hike
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...
Tree Top Night Climb
Come see the stars through the tree branches. This nocturnal climb will include fluorescent lichen and other glowing critters of the night, stargazing and night climbing activities. Register in...
Observe the Night Sky
Join astronomers as we learn about the planets, and if conditions allow, see objects such as planets, open and globular star clusters, planetary nebulas, and double stars. Register in Advance. ...
Butterfly Safari
Granite outcrop habitats provide great butterfly viewing. Bring a digital camera to record these incredible creatures. A ranger will point out wildflowers that bloom on the rock outcrop and species...
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...