Outdoor Rec Summer Camps EcoTrips and More! In This Issue
Outdoor Recreation
Women’s Kayak Clinic
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!
Westillhaveafewspotsleftforthis uniqueoutdoorlearningeventat WildwoodParkonSaturday,March 21 from10am-3pm st
Learnhowtostaysafe,practice importantpaddleskills,andenjoya grouppaddlealongtheshoresof ClarksHillLake!
BringYourOwnBoat$20 RentaBoat$40
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Kids Fishing Rodeo
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Comeoutandfishalongthebanks ofWildwoodParkinApplingduring ourwildKidsFishingRodeoon Saturday,April25 from9am-12pm th
Bringyourtackleboxandtrytoreel inthebiggestcatchforfunprizes!
Apicniclunchattheparkis providedforallparticipants Ages12/under $5registrationfee
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Environmental Education Events
It’s time for the Homeschool Science Fair!
COME SEE THE STUDENTS HARD WORK AT THE FAIR!
ComeouttoTheMarketpavilionin EvansnexttothePerformingArts CenteronThursday,March19 from10am-1pmtoseeallthe uniquestudentprojects! th Whetheryouwanttosupporta buddingscientistsorarechecking itoutbeforejoiningusnextyearall arewelcome!
Crawfish Carnival
CELEBRATE NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY AT RIVERSIDE PARK IN EVANS!
Enjoy an evening full of family fun as you participate in hands-on activities at the education tables, try to win our crawfish boil raffle, enjoy thematic food trucks, listen to live music, or kick back for a Screen on the Green of The Princess and the Frog!
Save the Date: Friday, April 17th 6:30pm - 9pm
Summer Camps!
Outdoor Adventure Camp
THREE WEEKS OF DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 11-13
This activity packed camp is the perfect way to gain memories to last a lifetime! OAC takes place
Mon-Fri from 8:30am - 5pm plus overnight trips on weeks 1 and 3.
Session 1 is June 8 - 26 th th
Session 2 is July 6 - July 24 th th
Click Here for More Info or to Register
Wild Discovery Camp
WEEK LONG HALF DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-10
Get wild out at Wildwood Park this summer with us! This camp is the perfect introduction to the outdoors for younger kids
Session 1 (ages 9-10) June 1 - 5 st th
Session 2 (ages 7-8) June 6 - 12 th th
Session 3 (ages 9-10) June 15 - 19 th th
Session 4 (ages 7-8) June 22 - 26 nd th
EcoTrips
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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AnthonySimmonsonWednesday, April1 at1pm!Thistrailisoneof themostdiversewildflowerareasin theCSRA st ClickheretoRegister
Thecarpoolforthistripwillleave fromReedCreekPark
$10/person.Ages18+
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 9 T H
EnjoyadaytriptoAthensonour finalEcoTripoftheSpringSeries! We’llenjoyaguidedtourofthe Gardenbeforepicnickingand continuingtoexplorethegardens oron-sitePorcelainandDecorative ArtMuseumonourown
$10/person Ages18+
Thecarpoolforthistripwillleave fromPatriotsPark
Weekly Youth Programs
Lil Waders
CAN YOU SMELL SPRING IN THE AIR?
Exploreyoursenseofsmell(if pollenhasn’tstoppedityet!)inthe greatoutdoorswithusthismonth!
MarchClasses-SpringStinks
Mar17 -onlyafewspotsleft! th Mar24 -reg opens3/17 th Mar31 -reg.opens3/24 st Registerfornextweek’s classhere
April’sTheme-AnimalTracks!
Thrive Kids
ENJOY OUR HOMESCHOOL GYM CLASSES! Getmovingwithourfree,weekly homeschoolPEclassesforstudents ages5-10yearsoldinsidetheBobby WatersGymatPatriotsPark! ClassestakesplaceeveryThursday morningat10am
UpcomingClassSchedule: Mar19 -fewspotsleft! th Mar26th April2nd Clickheretoregisterfor
Spaceislimitedandspotsfillquickly sodon’twait!
Monthly Programs
The Wild Pages
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB FOR NATURE LOVERS
Thisnaturelovinggroupofbook wormswelcomesyoutojoinus eachmonth!We’llenjoysnacksand fellowshipaswediscussthat month’sbookandit’srelated themes.Likingorfinishingthe bookisnotrequiredtojoinus!
ThisMonth: TheHiddenLifeof TreesbyPeterWohllebenmeeting onMarch31 at6:30pm st
NextMonth:TheFeatherDetective byChrisSweeneyonApril2
Game Nights
NEXT GAME NIGHT: TUESDAY APRIL 7 FROM 5-9PM TH
Lookingforsomethingtododuring MastersWeekorSpringBreak? Looknofurtherthanourmonthly family-friendlysocialevent! Whetheryouareayoungfamily lookingforeveningfunortryingto winddownafteradayout watchingthetournament CardboardCastlehastheperfect demogameforyou!
Learnanewgameorbringyour favoritestoplaythenightaway
We are looking to hire part time staff members to work out of the Reed Creek Park office as part of the Environmental Education team!
This is a temporary seasonal position perfect for college students, teachers, or people who just love the outdoors!
Position Info
Thisparttimepostionoffers between12-35hrsperweek dependingonprogramneedsata rateof$15/hr
Idealcandidatesenjoyspending timeoutdoors,areknowledgeable aboutlocalflora&faunaandhavea strongpassionforeducation!
SpringApplicants:mustbe availableforshiftsTues-Satfrom 9am-2pmandoccasionalevenings
SummerApplicants:mustbe availablefordailyshiftsMon-Fri from7:30am-3pminJune
Toapply:emailresumesto kdegelman@columbiacountyga.gov