Learn simple techniques for staying safe and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors. Search and Rescue Dog Team volunteer, Diane Stone, and her trusty K9 companion Maisey will be leading this interactive class (Unless a SAR emergency is occurring). Meet at the Nature Center. Must register in advance.Event Fees and […]

Join a Ranger in the afternoon to roast a s'more or two! $1/s'moreAll ages welcome. Meet at the Nature Center.Event Fees and Phone Number: $1 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.

Join the rangers and become a Junior Naturalist by learning how to identify trees, plants, and even fungi! Expect a 1.5-2 mile hike with some stops along the way. Be sure to wear bug spray and sunscreen. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water.Pre-registration is required. Ages 6-12 years oldEvent Fees and Phone […]

Join the rangers and become a Junior Naturalist by learning how to identify trees, plants, and even fungi! Expect a 1.5-2 mile hike with some stops along the way. Be sure to wear bug spray and sunscreen. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water.Pre-registration is required. Ages 6-12 years oldEvent Fees and Phone […]

Join our rangers to learn all about bats, the threats they face, and how you can make a difference in your community starting here at Panola Mountain State Park. Help these important animals by painting and decorating bat boxes that will be hung throughout the park. Pre-registration required. Meet at Nature Center.Event Fees and Phone […]

What's a watershed and what makes them important? Join the rangers to learn about the important role watersheds play for people, plants, and animals. We will have a hands-on classroom activity to discuss watersheds and then hike the Watershed Trail (1.25 miles) to look for amphibians and macro-invertebrates in Panola Creek.Meet at the Nature Center.Wear […]

What's a watershed and what makes them important? Join the rangers to learn about the important role watersheds play for people, plants, and animals. We will have a hands-on classroom activity to discuss watersheds and then hike the Watershed Trail (1.25 miles) to look for amphibians and macro-invertebrates in Panola Creek.Meet at the Nature Center.Wear […]

Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Event Fees and Phone […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center.Groups of 10 or more must […]

Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Event Fees and Phone […]

Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Event Fees and Phone […]

Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes live animals. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Event Fees and Phone […]