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1 REGION 1 RIDGE, VALLEY, AND MOUNTAINSB earwalksMedicine Bow amicalola Falls State Lodge Park240 amicalola Falls State park Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534 OPERATED BYOFFERINGC onference or Symposium, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Public/Family Program, AUDIENCES SERVEDP ublic Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General PublicUNIQUE FEATURESEDUCATIONAL FOCUSAir, Animals/Wildlife, Astronomy, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, DESCRIPTION programs are divided into five categories which include: Outdoor Adventure; ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIESDIRECTIONS required for anglers over 16, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Meals Available, Pets allowed on leash, Picnic Area - Covered and Uncovered, RestroomsDepartment of Natural Resources - amicalola Falls State Lodge ParkCOUNTY:TELEPHONE:FAX:EMAIL:WEBSITE:( 706) 265-4703 QCC:WHEELCHAIR 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Seniorreservations several months in advance in order for us to adequately prepare for your group or activity.

2 Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basisProgram rates are broken down into the following categories: Student, are scholarships available to assure that no one will be denied programming , Bird habitats, Binoculars available for loan, Bird species checklist for Georgia, Field GuidesSome Areas1 For additional information, please visit CONTACT:HOURS OF OPERATION:AGE/GRADE SERVED:We encourage you to make your ARRANGEMENTS:PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS:BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES:From Atlanta: GA 400 north toward Dahlonega, turn left on Hwy 53 west to DawsonJennifer Pack - Resource Manager II(706) 265-4705 Residential/Overnight Programhighest waterfall in the state and the highest east of the Rocky Mountains.

3 This honor makes amicalola Falls one of the seven wonders of , Team Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, WaterAmicalola Falls State Lodge park is located in the southern edge of the Blue Chattahoochee National Forest including the Approach Trail to Springer Ridge Mountains. This is a 1,021 acre park with access to the 725,000 acre Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. amicalola Falls History; and Just for Fun. Programs can be modified for almost any Experience; Team Building and Leadership; Cultural and Living Bus Parking, Camping - Campers and Tents, Fishing - license and trout stamp toward Dahlonega, the park will be approximately 2 miles on your left hand , continue on Hwy. 53 through Historic Dawsonville, turn right on Hwy.

4 183 toward Ellijay, Hwy. 183 will fork into Hwy 52. Fork to the right on Hwy. 52 General Public, Corporate. There SomePark: 7 AM - 10 PM 7 days a weekAmicalola Falls slide and plunge 729 feet in seven cascades. amicalola is the Anna Ruby FallsSmith Creek Road, Helen, GA 30545 OPERATED BYOFFERINGF ield Trip/Educational ProgramAUDIENCES SERVEDP ublic Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General PublicUNIQUE FEATURESEDUCATIONAL FOCUSA nimals/Wildlife, Water, Forestry, FisheriesDESCRIPTIONto the falls is moderately steep and SITE/FACILITY AMENITIESDIRECTIONSto Parking, Pets allowed on leash, Restrooms, Camping, Swimming in nearby Unicoi State Forest ServiceWhiteCOUNTY:TELEPHONE:FAX:EMAIL:W EBSITE:Bill Burgess (706) 878-3574(706) 878-3595 QCC:WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

5 NANAK, 1st - 12th, College, AdultSomePrograms are on a first come, first days in advance for programs in May and except for night habitatsYes2 For additional information, please visit hikes focusing on foxfire lichenCascading creeks, boulders and rock outcrops line the path to the waterfalls. There are two waterfalls and an interpretive nature trail. This is the most frequently visited area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The mile walk Highway 356 north from Helen to the Smith Creek Road. Follow signs from there BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES:PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS:ARRANGEMENTS:AGE/GRADE SERVED:HOURS OF OPERATION:schools have priority. Call at least 30 $2 admission per car. Programs: served basis and are limited.

6 Local PUBLIC CONTACT:Office: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PMArrowhead Environmental Education Center2592 Floyd Springs Road, NE, Armuchee, GA 30105 OPERATED BYOFFERINGC onsulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional DevelopmentAUDIENCES SERVEDP ublic Schools, Private Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EducatorsUNIQUE FEATURESB irds of Prey ProgramEDUCATIONAL FOCUSA nimals/Wildlife, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Plants, Trees/Forests, WaterDESCRIPTIONA rrowhead is located at the Region 1 Headquarters of the Department of Natural community which was later developed into a privately owned fish hatchery.

7 Hatchery ponds and three fishing lakes are currently used to aid in the management of water-fowl and site offers a mile interpretive nature trail which focuses on natural history and native wildlife of the area including a wetland and four beaver lodges. Although fishing is not available to the public, visiting students on field trips may open to sponsoring school systems which currently include Floyd County, Calhoun City, Trion City, and Darlington SITE/FACILITY AMENITIESDIRECTIONSCall the Center at (706) Parking, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas - Covered and Uncovered, RestroomsFloyd County Schools and Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesFloydCOUNTY:TELEPHONE:FAX:EMAIL :WEBSITE:PUBLIC CONTACT(706) 295-6041(706) 295-6777 QCC:WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

8 NANAM onday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM (only Arrowhead is not open to the general (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, AdultYesParticipating schools may call the center to make admission cost to participating schools - program cost paid by the school system based on enrollment. Feeders, Bird habitats, Bird species checklist for site, Birding classes or field trips, Knowledgeable birder on staffSome Areas3 For additional information, please visit Kilgore - EE CoordinatorResources. The 337 acre Wildlife Management Area was originally a farming Bought by the state in 1968, the hatchery was operated until 1979. Today the 14 fish and take home their catch. The Center began its operation in 1994. It is only BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES:PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS:ARRANGEMENTS:AGE/GRADE SERVED:HOURS OF OPERATION::Not open to the general scheduled participants).

9 BearWalks365 Bearwalks Medicine Path, Morganton, GA 30560 OPERATED BYOFFERINGF ield Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor Recreation, Public/Family Program, AUDIENCES SERVEDP ublic Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public, UNIQUE FEATURESThe location and focus of the facility is unique (see description).EDUCATIONAL FOCUSA nimals/Wildlife, Cultural Awareness, Gardening/Composting, Nature Awareness, DESCRIPTIONE nvironmental Education and primitive skills workshops and activities are offered In addition to pre-scheduled classes the space is available for groups to rent or for customized programming, including special populations ( , homeless, inner requested to contact Dreaming Bear for customized SITE/FACILITY AMENITIESDIRECTIONSCall for directions or for current schedule of programs which includes a - Tents, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Picnic Areas - Covered and Uncovered, Bearwalks Medicine Path, :TELEPHONE:FAX:EMAIL:WEBSITE:(706) 838-6533 NAQCC:WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?)

10 NANA4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College, Adult, SeniorSomeCall for current program brochure and status of facilities (still under development).Scheduled classes range from $20 for one day class to $80 for weekend classes (see individual program costs under Resource Profiles). non-profit organization, funds are being raised to sponsor interested , Bird habitatsSome Areas4 For additional information, please visit Bear - DirectorResidential/Overnight ProgramSpecial PopulationsPUBLIC CONTACT:HOURS OF OPERATION:AGE/GRADE SERVED:ARRANGEMENTS:PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS:Many classes are by donation. As a BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES:Restrooms (Restrooms are compost toilets), Outdoor Showerscity, mentally and physically challenged).