The FOMR August Walk 'n Talk will be Saturday, August 28 at 9:30 am. The location will again be at Moore's Bridge Park (615 Black Dirt Road, Whitesburg, GA 30185). (We are meeting at Moore's Bridge Park to avoid the crowds attending the Cross Country races at McIntosh. We are meeting on the 4th Saturday as several program leaders will […]
Join us on Saturday, November 6 for a Walk & Talk, starting at Council Bluff, McIntosh Reserve Park at 10 am. The Walk & Talk will be led by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Henry Jacobs. As we hike along its banks, Henry will update us on the state of the river.
On February 19, 2022, Doug Mabry will lead a short hike and tell us about the history of the McIntosh Trail. Meet at the parking lot for the Old Ranger Station near Pavilion #3 in McIntosh Park at 10 am. Afterwards, if time permits, we may visit the Springer Cemetery. The parking fee at McIntosh […]
March 19th, 10 am Walk and Talk to the Springer plantation and the Springer Cemetery with Doug Mabry We will begin at the site of the old Springer house before crossing Highway 5 to the cemetery. This will be an easy walk, but good walking shoes are recommended, as we must be cautious of […]
Walk and Talk April 23rd McIntosh Reserve 10am Gail Woody will lead our Wendell Hoomes Wildflower Walk and Talk! Gail is a native plant and pollinator enthusiast!!!! Come hear her share her expertise and knowledge about native spring flowering plants in the park and learn about the benefits of them for pollinators and our own […]
May 21, Saturday, 10 a.m. McIntosh Reserve Park. Walk and Talk with Lisa Barrett: Native American gardening, and medicinal and edible plants. We plan to meet at the McGarity bench beside the McIntosh cabin. Check at the entrance kiosk in case the location has changed. Park in the lot across from the cabin. Bring a […]
Ferns and Other Non-flowering Plants On Saturday, June 18 at 9 am at McIntosh Reserve Park, Ben DeMayo will host a Walk and Talk on Ferns and other non-flowering plants. Meet at the parking lot for Pavilion 3. This event is open to the public. Children are welcome. While there is no charge for the […]
July 16 (Saturday) FOMR Walk and Talk: Salamanders with Miranda Gulsby.
August 20, 10 am Walk and Talk: Fishing with Brent Hess, DNR. Meet at the McIntosh boat ramp in McIntosh Reserve Park. This event is free and open to the public. However, there is a parking fee ($5 per vehicle) if you do not have an annual pass for Carroll County parks.
Tim Chowns will lead a hike around the base and to the top of Council Bluff at McIntosh Reserve Park and talk about the building of the Appalachian Mountains.