Friday, February 10th

Friends Friday 3:00PM

Come join us for our monthly meeting of the “Friends of Smithgall Woods.” Friends is Smithgall’s advocacy group, helping the park through volunteer efforts, fund-raising, and advocacy. Call for directions to the Education Cabin where the meeting is held and to let us know you are coming. Please note: meetings usually fall on the first Friday of the month -- this month is an exception.

Saturday, February 11th

Hemlock Update and Winter Botany 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Join us for a day of botany with a report on the progress of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment of our Eastern Hemlock trees and an outing to identify plants using clues available in winter with Botanist Jim Sullivan. Registration and payment is required in advance. $10 if paid by January 27, $15 after.

 

 

Wednesday, February 15th

After School Enrichment: Tornado Turnover
3:45 – 4:45 PM

March begins tornado season in Georgia. Get the facts and see how these amazing features of nature are created. All ages welcome. $1 per child

 

Saturday, February 18th

Make a Gourd-eous Birdhouse 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn to clean and prepare gourds for use as birdhouses. Gourd Artist Sherrie Sage will guide participants in proper cleaning, drilling holes for entrance and drainage, attaching wire hangers, and optional painting. All equipment provided. Go home with new skills and a new birdhouse. Registration and payment is required in advance. $15 if paid by February 3rd or $20 after.

 

Saturday, February 25th

Orienteering Meet 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Whether you are a first-timer or have some experience, you can come enjoy the fields and forests at Smithgall Woods while following clues on a detailed map to find "controls." $2 buys you a map that is necessary for the course. Beginners must be here at 10:00 a.m. for orientation/training. All participants must begin by 11:00 a.m. and there is a two hour time limit. Everyone must be off the courses by 1:00 p.m. Register by February 11.

 

Sunday, February 26th

Falconry Experience at Buck Shoals 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Learn about the art of Falconry with Buster Brown, Co-Director of the Georgia Falconry Association. A short presentation will be followed by a live hunt. Registration and payment is required in advance. $20/adult or $25 if paid after February 10.

 

Tuesdays, February 14, 28, and March 6, 13

Homeschool in the Woods: First Medicine
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Students ages 7-12 will learn cultural, historical, scientific, and practical information about plants that are used for medicine. This class is a fun way for students to learn basic plant parts and function, research local culture, and explore conservation issues. Rare plants will be planted on the park as part of a stewardship/conservation activity. $35 for the series (4 classes) includes a nutritious snack each day. Advance registration and payment is required by February 8.