The Georgia Conservancy is rolling out a slate of new outdoor experiences aimed at families, youth and longtime nature enthusiasts throughout the Peach State. Stewardship Trips Manager Shaundon Moore says the organization’s goal is to deepen connections to Georgia’s natural places while fostering a legacy of conservation stewardship.
New hike and paddle series
Building on the popular Waterfall Series, the Conservancy now offers day hikes at Panther Creek, Tallulah Gorge, Amicalola Falls, Lula Lake Land Trust, Hemlock Falls and High Falls State Park, plus a paddle on Allatoona Lake to Toonigh Falls. Trips run on both weekends and weekdays to accommodate a variety of schedules.
Service projects that protect trails
In partnership with Generation Green and the women’s group SAGE, volunteers are installing split‑rail fencing along the Red Trail at Sweetwater Creek State Park. The fence will keep hikers on the trail and allow native vegetation to recover in previously disturbed areas.
Partner collaborations expand reach
Moore has coordinated with several outdoor groups, including the Georgia Canoeing Association, American Canoeing Association, Trees Atlanta and the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, to deliver kayaking clinics and a National Parks Day paddle on the Chattahoochee River.
Family‑focused pilot program
A new pilot initiative brings youth and their families into the outdoors. Highlights include a Family Fishing Day with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and DeKalb County, and a Wilderness Skills Workshop co‑created with Our Village ATL. The program attracted 47 family members who learned basics such as tent setup, casting a line and navigation.
Upcoming fall events
Later this month, the Conservancy will host three Halloween‑weekend events in Macon: a Friday night mixer, a Saturday hike at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and a Sunday paddle on the Ocmulgee River. November brings a service weekend on Ossabaw Island, and December closes the year with an Okefenokee Weekend Adventure.
All events and schedules are available at georgiaconservancy.org/calendar. The organization encourages residents to join and experience Georgia’s natural beauty while learning stewardship skills that can be passed to future generations.
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