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• Kids Fishing Programs

  • Start
    11 Mar 2023
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    21 May 2023
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    CRNRA Cochran Shoals Unit and Island Ford Unit
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  Kids Fishing Programs

  Sope Creek Unit, Sibley Pond

  Saturday, March 11, 2023: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00pm, & 4:00 pm

  Sunday, March 12, 2023: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 4:00 pm

  Thursday, April 6, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm 

  Friday, April 7, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm

  Saturday, April 8, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm 

  Saturday, May 20, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm 

  Saturday, June 3, 2023 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm

  Island Ford Unit, Island Ford Pond

  Monday, April 3, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
  Tuesday, April 4, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
  Wednesday, April 5, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
  Sunday, May 21, 2023: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm

  Let’s go fishing! Join the National Park Service for a fun experience in the park at the beautiful Island Ford and Sibley Ponds. No matter if you are a natural-born angler or a beginner, these fishing opportunities are just right for you. This is a catch and release fishing program. All ages are welcome!

  Location: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

  Island Ford Unit & Island Ford Pond: park in the second parking lot located above the pond at 1978 Island Ford Parkway Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30350. Restrooms are located in the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center.

  Sope Creek Unit & Sibley Pond Cochran Shoals Unit: 

  3726 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067.

  There are no restrooms at this site, but are located close by at Terrell Mill Park; 480 Terrell Mill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067 (1.5 miles).
  This will be easy fishing suitable for elementary aged children.

  Note: Adults are welcome to fish, but MUST POSSESS A GEORGIA FISHING LICENSE. Kids under 16 years of age do not need a license.

  Remember to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a path along a pond. Do not forget sunscreen and a hat is a good idea. Bring water and you might want to include snacks or even a picnic.
  

  A daily entrance fee or annual pass is needed.
  For safety and quality, these fishing experiences are limited to 20 kids under 16 years of age. All kids must be accompanied by an adult.

  Reservations are required.  Please call 678-538-1245 to make your reservation

  
  

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• Pollinator Garden Workday

  • When
    01 Apr 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area -Island Ford Unit
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  Pollinator Garden Workday at Island Ford 

  April 1, 9 AM - 12 PM

  The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy have partnered with Georgia Audubon to rejuvenate the area in front of the Visitor Center into a pollinator garden.  Work will be supervised by Georgia Audubon but we need your help.

  Registration is required to attend and is limited to 10 volunteers. 

  We plan to meet outside of the Visitor Center of the Island Ford unit of CRNRA (8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350). There are parking spots available just outside the garden area, near the Visitor Center. CRNRA requires a $5 daily parking fee or the purchase of a $40 annual pass. The pollinator garden we will be working in is located just outside of the Visitor Center. 
  
  

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• Sibley Pond Campfire & Around the Pond Discovery Walk

  • Start
    21 Apr 2023
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    12 May 2023
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    CRNRA Sope Creek Unit
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  Sibley Pond Campfire & Around the Pond Discovery Walk

  Sope Creek Unit

  Sibley Pond

  Friday, April 21, 2023
  Friday, April 28, 2023
  Friday, May 05, 2023
  Friday, May 12, 2023

  Join Park Ranger Jerry Hightower for these fun early evening campfire programs. Young and young at heart start this early evening adventure in the shallows at the spillway of the beautiful pond looking for minnows, turtles, tadpoles, and froglets. You are invited to bring your own marshmallows if you like to roast marshmallows over the campfire. We will provide roasting forks. Complete the evening with a very leisurely sunset stroll around Sibley Pond and discover the beautiful sights and sounds of nature as twilight wanes. The evening’s activities are very casual and very informal.

  Location: 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068. From the bulletin board at the parking area follow the trail to the pond. We will meet at the wooden deck.

  Directions: www.nps.gov/chat

  Facilities: None

  Difficulty: A very leisurely stroll to and around the pond.

  Bring: Please remember to wear comfortable outdoor clothes. Spring evenings can be quite chilly, you might want to bring a jacket. Be sure to bring WATER and you might want to include snacks. You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic.

  Reservations are required. 

  Please call 678-538-1245 to make your reservation.

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• April Community Hike

  • When
    22 Apr 2023
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    CRNRA Bowmans Island Unit
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  Join the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy for our April Community Hike

   
  

  SATURDAY, April 22

   1o AM - 1 PM

  Bowmans Island unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA)      

  Discover the Southwestern section of the official Bowman’s Island trails and explore the Buford Trout Hatchery (https://georgiawildlife.com/buford-trout-hatchery). We will start with a self-guided tour of the Hatchery, followed by a 3 mile hike. The trails travel through the forest along the river and offer excellent river views. The hike is an easy level hike, although sturdy shoes are required.

  Meet at the Buford Hatchery gates

  3204 Trout Place Road

  Cumming, GA 30041

  GPS Coordinates: N 34.13827, W -84.0913

  https://www.google.com/maps/place/3204+Trout+Place+Rd,+Cumming,+GA+30041/@34.138473,-

  84.0944689,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f59085c339440b:0x3cb75d4df12e7b99!8m2!3d34.1

  38473!4d-84.0922802!16s%2Fg%2F11bw42ch6y

  Parking is available at the Hatchery (open from 10am – 3pm on Saturdays) and along Trout Place  Road.

  Ages 10 and up.

  Please, no dogs.

  No restrooms are available

  Limit: 20

  Hike all the trails in all CRNRA units. Earn your HikeCRNRA badge and an annual membership to Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy! https://www.chattahoocheeparks.org/hikecrnra

  This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

  
  

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• Community Volunteer Day

  • When
    06 May 2023
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Powers Island Unit of CRNRA

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  COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DAY

  At Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

  Powers Island Unit 

  Saturday, May 6

  1 PM - 4 PM

  5450 Interstate North Parkway Sandy Springs, GA 30328

  Join us to help clean the CRNRA by picking up trash and removing invasive species.

  You must register and fill out the appropriate National Park Service (NPS) waiver to participate.  All volunteers under 18 years of age will need to have a parent or guardian fill out section 28-34 of the required NPS form 301c.

  
  

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• Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center Program, Campfire, and Sunset Stroll

  • When
    13 May 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center
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  Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center Program, Campfire, and Sunset Stroll

  Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center

  May 13th, 2023

  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

   Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a campfire, program on the covered upper deck, sunset stroll, and a beautiful spring evening concluding another day on the Chattahoochee. Discover new facts about wildlife of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the state of Georgia. Enjoy the campfire and the twilight. The activities are very casual and informal. You are invited to bring your own marshmallows if you like to roast marshmallows over the campfire. We will provide roasting forks. Join us and enjoy the ambiance, and beauty of twilight on the Chattahoochee. You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic dinner. After the program you are invited to join us on a short twilight walk on the Three Forks Loop Trail.

  Location: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022. For directions see www.nps.gov/chat

  Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

  Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge

  Difficulty: Easy level walking

  Bring: Please remember to wear comfortable outdoor clothes. Spring evenings can be quite chilly, you might want a jacket. Water and high energy snacks are a good idea. You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic. You are also welcome to bring your own marshmallows to roast. We have roasting forks that you may use.

  Reservations are required.  Please call 678-538-1245 to make your reservation

  
  

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• VOYA Volunteer Day #1

  • When
    16 May 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Paces Mill Unit of CRNRA

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  VOYA VOLUNTEER DAY #1

  at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area 

  Paces Mill Unit 

  Tuesday, May 16

   9 AM - 12 PM

  3444 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

  Join us in keeping the park clean by helping to pick up trash! This is the first of two consecutive VOYA volunteer days.

  You must register and fill out the appropriate National Park Service (NPS) waiver to participate.  All volunteers under 18 years of age will need to have a parent or guardian fill out section 28-34 of the required NPS form 301c.

  
  

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• VOYA Volunteer Day #2

  • When
    17 May 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Paces Mill Unit of CRNRA

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  VOYA VOLUNTEER DAY #2

  at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

  Paces Mill Unit

  Wednesday, May 17

   9 AM - 12 PM

  3444 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

  Join us in keeping the park clean by helping to pick up trash! This is the second of two consecutive VOYA volunteer days.

  You must register and fill out the appropriate National Park Service (NPS) waiver to participate.  All volunteers under 18 years of age will need to have a parent or guardian fill out section 28-34 of the required NPS form 301c.

  
  

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• GE Gas Power Volunteer Day

  • When
    24 Jun 2023
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    8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Paces Mill

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  GE Gas Power Volunteer Day

  at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Paces Mill Unit 

  June 24

  8:45 AM - 12 PM

  3444 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

  Join us for a volunteer cleanup day at the Paces Mill Unit of the CRNRA! Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

  
  

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