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How do we communicate with the school or learn of updates while on the trip?

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How do we communicate with the school or learn of updates while on the trip?

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We will use Remind Communications to keep all parents updated on important trip related information. Your child will have limited access to phone use but will have dedicated times to call parents for quick updates. Please be mindful that students will be actively participating in their school learning experiences during regular business hours.

But for all other communications, we will be using the Remind App. Please be sure to sign up with the Remind codes attached if you have not already done so.

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Crooked River Park- Ranger / Teacher Led Events 

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Crooked River Park- Ranger / Teacher Led Events 

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Ranger-Led Programs

To book a field trip, please call 912.882.5256.

Meet the Reptiles of Crooked River Grades K-12

Students will meet several native reptiles and learn about the habits and diets of these animals, alongside why they are important to their ecosystem.

Program length: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Program cost: $4 per student, with a $60 minimum

GSE: SEC1, SZ4, SZ5, SKL1, S2L1, S4L1

Dock Detectives Grades 1-12

Students will engage in macro-invertebrate study of our local river. This activity shows off the life that makes the river so important. We go beyond fish and tackle the importance of these macro friends.

Program length: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Program cost: $4 per student, with a $60 minimum

GSE: SEC1, SZ4, SZ5, SKL1, S4L1

All About Archery Grades 5-12

Have your students step up to the range and test their skills with a bow. During this class, we'll learn basic range safety and how to properly handle and shoot a bow.

Program length: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Program cost: $15 per student, with a $60 minimum

Liability waiver required

GSE: PEOE.1, PEOE.2, PELS.4

Squid Dissection Grades 3-12

Learn about the external features and inner workings of the squid. Students will identify structures on the squid and learn about their functions, then they will look inside the for gills, the esophagus, the pen and the ink sac. This is a great introduction to anatomy and dissection.

Program length: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Program cost: $5 per student, with a $60 minimum

GSE: S4L2, S5L3, S7L2,SZ4, SKL1, S2L1

Please note there is a small fee per student to cover the materials for squid dissection.

Forest Ecology - A Walk in the Woods Grades 1-8

During a trail walk through one of our forests, we will identify the components of a habitat. Students will learn which plants grow in certain soils and will look for signs of wildlife to determine animals native to the area. We will cover limiting factors, producers, consumers, decomposers, and the circle of life.

Program length: 1 hour plus

Program cost: $4 per student, with a $60 minimum

GSE: SEC1,S1L1, SKL1 SZ4, SZ5, LS1.A , LS1.B , LS1.C, S2L1, S4L1

Marsh Ecology - A Walk in the Woods Grades 1-8

A 5-minute trail walk leads students to the marsh edge where we will identify components of a tidal habitat. Students will learn which animals are adapted to living in this estuary ecosystem along with benefits and value this ecosystem provides. We will cover tides, currents, adaptations, food web/chain, decomposers, and erosion.

Program length: 1 hour plus

Program cost: $4 per student, with a $60 minimum

GSE: S3L1, S4L1, S4L2, S5L4, SZ4 , SKL1, S2L1, S4L1

Ranger-Led FAQ:

Q: What comes included with the program cost?
A: Materials and picnic shelter provided

Q: Do you offer a discount to Title 1 schools?
A: Title 1 Schools receive a $1 discount per child

Q: How do these programs relate to what I am teaching?
A: Each of these programs were designed to align specifically around the grade-specific standards outlined by Georgia's Standards of Excellence.

Q: Is there a cost or limit for chaperones?
A: There is no limit for the number of chaperones that can come on a ranger-led program. Any chaperone who drives a personal vehicle must have a ParkPass tag displayed in their vehicle. Cost for a ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.

Q: How early in advance do I need to book our program?
A: We require at least a two-week notice to book any ranger-led programs. Call the Nature Center at 912.882.5256.

Ranger-Led Additional Information

To register for a program, will need a notice at least 2 weeks in advance.

Educators and group leaders will be responsible for the behavior of their students at all times.

Please be on time for your scheduled program. If running late, call to let us know. We try to keep to schedule so that you may return to school on time. Occasionally, we have groups scheduled back-to-back and late arrivals may either shorten or possibly forfeit their program.

Rain dates are available. We still present the program indoors as well as outdoors in misty rain or cold weather, so please have your students dress accordingly.

Outreach Programs

If you can't make the trip to the park, we will bring a little piece of the park to you. Outreach programs are offered in specific counties or school districts. The cost is $150.00 per program for a group. Programs are 60 minutes in length. The following outreach programs are available. Please call 912.882.5256 to schedule an outreach program.

Meet the Reptiles of Crooked River

Students will learn and meet several of our native reptiles that we have here at Crooked River State Park. During this lesson, students will learn about the habits and diets of these animals alongside why they are important to their ecosystem. This program can be tailored for any age.

All About Archery

Have your students step up to the range and test their skills with a bow. During this class, we'll learn basic range safety and how to properly handle and shoot a bow. In the outreach version of this program, we bring our inflatable archery booth with foam tipped arrows. This program is best suited for grades 4 and up. This program also requires a special liability waiver that will be sent upon booking. Also as a final note this program runs $15 per student.

Self-Guided Explorations

Educators and group leaders have the opportunity to experience Crooked River State Park on a self-guided basis. We will provide trail maps where guardians can take their students on one of our many trails. If you call ahead, we can also have our nature center open for your group. Parking fees apply.

Other Information

For any questions, visit the Visitor Center or call us at 912.882.5256.

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Ranger-Led Programs To book a field trip, please call 912.882.5256.

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Prepare your own lunch for Day 1, Snacks, Supplemental Dietary food options 

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We are preparing food options for all students to honor their tastes and possible digesters restriction. Please bring extra food at your best discretion to make sure your appetite and standards are satisfied.

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Post your fun pictures from the trip here

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If you enjoy exploring the outdoors on foot, you're in luck, because Georgia State Parks offers over 600 miles of the most diverse and scenic hiking trails around. You'll find a new surprise at each and every bend.

View Hiking Safety Tips
Backcountry Trails

Challenging backcountry trails are found at Amicalola Falls (Appalachian Trail access), Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, F.D. Roosevelt, Fort Mountain, Providence Canyon, Unicoi and Vogel. Primitive camping is allowed with advanced reservations. Hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls and spend the night. Pack it in; pack it out.

Easy Strolls and Paved Trails

Hard-surfaced trails are found at Amicalola Falls (great waterfall view), Cloudland Canyon (parking lot to overlook), Mistletoe (rubber surface), Fort Yargo (Birdberry Trail), Panola Mountain (paved but hilly), George T. Bagby (Phenomenon Trail), Red Top Mountain (short loop), Stephen C. Foster (Okefenokee boardwalk) and Tallulah Gorge (old railroad bed). Nearly every park has a trail where children can burn off energy and explore nature. A few top choices are at Fort Mountain (lake loop), General Coffee (farm animals), Reed Bingham (gopher tortoises), Skidaway Island (fiddler crabs), Sweetwater Creek (follows a large creek) and Watson Mill Bridge (covered bridge and shoals).

Historic Site Trails

Stretch your legs and your mind on trails at state historic sites. Good choices are Etowah or Kolomoki (Indian mounds), Jarrell Plantation or Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation (farm buildings), New Echota (Cherokee capitol), Pickett's Mill or Fort McAllister (Civil War), Fort Morris (Revolutionary War) and Fort King George (Colonial Georgia).

Waterfalls

At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast. Cloudland Canyon has two waterfalls that tumble over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. Guests can also discover these wonders of nature at Fort Mountain, Black Rock Mountain, High Falls, James H. Floyd, Tallulah Gorge and Vogel state parks. Anna Ruby Falls is located just outside Unicoi State Park & Lodge and Hemlock Falls is just outside Moccasin Creek State Park.

To begin or expand your hiking adventures at Georgia State Parks, join the Canyon Climbers Club and experience some of the system's most spectacular landscapes.
Upload Your Hiking Photos or Videos Site and Trail Accessibility

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Geocaching in Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

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What to Bring

a sack lunch (for Wednesday)
clothing for 3 days, including the ability to dress in layers, as weather could range from 40 degrees - 80 degrees
2 pairs of shoes/sneakers comfortable for walking
a rain jacket
a hat
sun protection and bug spray
appropriate beach attire
whatever medications needed for the 3 days
basic toiletries
a small bath towel
a sleeping bag and sleeping pad (for those who will be in tents; those in cabins may also wish to bring a sleeping bag)
a day-pack
a reusable water bottle
a small flashlight/headlamp, with fresh batteries
Camera or journal for documenting the experience
any free-time activities that students would like to engage in (frisbees, games, books, etc.)
a little bit of money or a credit/debit card (the buses will stop on the way down and the way back, and students may wish to buy snacks, etc.)
NOTE: Students should try to bring only what is necessary on the trip. We will not have a lot of storage space. So 1 bag + 1 day pack

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Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper stories of both man and nature in a setting unspoiled by traffic and development. [...]

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Crooked River State Park - Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites

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6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-5256 http://gastateparks.org/CrookedRiver

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Diverse geography, topography and climate zones in Georgia create an incredible variety when it comes to natural habitats and native wildlife. Easily, one can say the most exciting thing to do at Georgia State Parks is to simply observe nature around you. In addition, Georgia's location along a migratory route ensures seasonal wildlife that never fails to fascinate and entertain. This is most evident when it comes to the number of different birds you may spot in our parks. There are over 300 species, including colorful examples such as painted buntings, ruby throated hummingbirds, bald eagles, wood storks and great egrets.

From river otter to raccoon, bullfrog to salamander, gopher tortoise to sea turtle, the variety of wildlife makes even the shortest trail seem endless with possibilities. And that's not counting the alligators: prehistoric looking creatures that patrol the swampy regions-while amazing wide-eyed guests-in the southern most parts of the state. For waterfall lovers, we have many to explore. Your destination park may offer guided nature watching tours, on foot or in a boat. In addition, it may be possible to arrange private group tours in advance.

On the Georgian coast, explore the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. More than 300 species of birds (75 percent of the total species of birds seen in Georgia) have been spotted at the 18 sites along the birding trail.

Come take a trek of discovery along Georgia's Southern River Birding Trail. The trail winds its way from the rolling hills of the Georgia Piedmont on the north southward across the broad expanse of the Coastal Plain before curling eastward and eventually terminating in the Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth.
Wildlife Resources - Wildlife Conservation

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We’re on our way! TNS School Trip 2024 🔥

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Fishing & Fishing License (16 yrs and older) 

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Fishing & Fishing License (16 yrs and older) 

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Please see information below to regarding fishing opportunities and license.

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Ask any accomplished angler and they will tell you that Georgia State Parks offer some of the best fly fishing, bass fishing and trout fishing in the country. Did you know one of the largest bass ever caught in the world was caught right here in Georgia? Many bass fishermen equate "The Bass Capital of the World" with our own Lake Walter F. George. In fact, the size and variety of fish are rivaled only by the varieties of unspoiled environments. From reservoirs, warm water streams and rivers, to lakes of all sizes and saltwater fishing, the abundant waters found in Georgia State Parks truly are an angler's paradise.

Several of our parks have created programs that allow you to borrow equipment for little or no charge.
Georgia law requires that anyone 16 and older have a fishing license in their possession. You can purchase one online from the Electronic Georgia Licensing (EGAL) system or call 1-800-366-2661. Rest assured, by purchasing a license, you're supporting the fisheries management and conservation of Georgia's aquatic resources.
Top Fishing Parks on Major Georgia Lakes

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

The Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) of Georgia DNR provides rods, reels and tackle box equipment to participating State Parks and Historic Sites Offices. Interested visitors can inquire at the park office and check out the equipment for the day. This program provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
List of participating parks: Buy a Fishing License Learn More About Fishing In Georgia

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Archery

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Thank you to Rangers Gavin and Charlie for guiding squid dissections and archery lesson

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Maps - Cumberland Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Thank you to our cooking team teachers Alison, Monica, Claire, and TL for the great dinner 😋 Good eats 🙌

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Thank you to our cooking team teachers Alison, Monica, Claire, and TL for the great dinner 😋 Good eats 🙌