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Night Hikes Discover local trails by moonlight! Come along on our guided night hike. Enjoy activities that enhance the beauty and magic of our forest at night. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Night Hike at Southeast Clarke Park  8y and up N/A Sa  10/19/2024 06:45 PM - 08:30 PM Southeast Clarke Park - Trails $3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a small flashlight and wear shoes for walking.

First Day Hike Start the year off on the right foot! Join ACC staff on New Years Day hike on local trails. Make sure you have clothing for the weather, comfortable shoes, and water. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility First Day Hike 2025 - Sandy Creek Park  10y - 100y N/A W  01/01/2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sandy Creek Park - Lakeside Trail Head (Boat Ramp) $2.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility First Day Hike @ Ben Burton  8y - 100y N/A W  01/01/2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Ben Burton Park - Trail $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res Wear closed toed shoes for hiking. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail Discovery Tour Join park staff and friends on a guided hike. We will discuss plant, animal and mineral residents we encounter along the trail. Learn about the history of the park and the efforts made to preserve our public forest. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Ben Burton Discovery Tour  10y - 100y N/A Sa  02/22/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ben Burton Park - Parking Lot $3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res Wear closed toed shoes for hiking. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Hike into History Take a guided hike with ACC staff and friends. Learn about the social, economic, and natural history of our public spaces. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Hike into History Ben Burton Park  10y - 100y N/A Sa  10/19/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ben Burton Park - Trail $3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes for hiking     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Hike into History Ben Burton Park  10y - 100y N/A Sa  01/18/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ben Burton Park - Parking Lot $3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res Wear closed toed shoes for hiking. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Bats' Night Out Come out to Dudley Park for an evening with the bats. Learn about local bat populations and how to help them. A question and answer session with bat researchers will be followed by a guided hike. We will visit the park's bat houses to see if the bats are home, and watch them as they emerge to feed. Enjoy demonstrations of bat research equipment. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      This Activity Full  Log In Bat's Night Out  1y and up N/A F  10/11/2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Dudley Park - Dudley Park Pavilion $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike Celebrate the beauty of fall with an epic day hike. Come along with Trails and Open Space staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and pack in essentials for this 4-hour walk. The fall color should be spectacular. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike  10y and up N/A Sa  11/09/2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Sandy Creek Park - Lakeside Trail Head (Boat Ramp) $3.00 Res, $5.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a small day pack with a water bottle,snack and personal items for a 4 hour hike.

Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop Interested in how to site, build, and maintain a pedestrian natural surface trail? Curious about the tools and techniques we use to build the trails you enjoy? Just want to get your hands dirty in the woods on a Saturday? Join Trails and Open Space staff for this family friendly workshop! Learn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this fun, hands-on 2 hour session. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop  10y - 100y N/A Sa  10/19/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Trails $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes and clothes for dirt work.      Log In Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop  10y - 100y N/A Sa  11/16/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Trails $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes and clothes for dirt work.      Log In Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop  10y - 100y N/A Sa  12/14/2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Trails $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop  10y - 100y N/A Sa  02/08/2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Sandy Creek Nature Center - Trails $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Tallassee Forest Ramble Join Middle Oconee Parks Staff on an exploration of Tallassee Forest. We will visit points of interest, discuss historical land use, and future plans for this 300 acre tract of undeveloped land. This is a strenuous 4 hour off trail hike you will not forget. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees      Log In Tallassee Ramble  10y - 100y N/A Sa  11/16/2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Tallassee Forest $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a small day pack with a water bottle,snack and personal items for a 4 hour hike.

Forest Bathing Experience We invite you to take a moment to invest in your health and wellbeing through a guided immersive experience in the forest with our facilitator, Heather Matherly, who is a Master Naturalist and Forest Therapy Guide. You can expect a safe and gentle walk with instructions to help relax and focus the mind on the present. The walk will end with a tea ceremony from local plants Cost: $20 residents/ $30 non-residents Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Forest Bathing Experience  18y and up N/A Sa  12/21/2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Sandy Creek Park - Trails $20.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res

Hiking 101 Join us to learn the basics of a fun and successful hike! Discover the need to knows of safety, comfort, and fun while exploring a natural surface trail. This is an ideal opportunity if you are interested in getting out in nature but have questions and want extra help on how to start exploring. Each guest will receive a starter kit with a few essentials to ensure you feel confident on the trail. This program is open to all ages, children are welcome with an adult. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Hiking 101 at Southeast Clarke Park  5y and up N/A Sa  12/07/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Southeast Clarke Park - Trails $5.00 Res, $7.00 Non-Res     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Hiking 101 at Southeast Clarke Park  5y and up N/A Sa  02/15/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Southeast Clarke Park - Trails $5.00 Res, $7.00 Non-Res     Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility Hiking 101 at Virginia Walker Park  5y and up N/A Sa  01/04/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Virginia Walker Park - Trails $5.00 Res, $7.00 Non-Res