Please note the change of location: Saturday, December 14, 10 am Walt Ray, with the Trust for Public Lands and Director of the Riverlands Project, will provide an update on the progress of the Riverlands Project. This will be of interest to all county residents, and especially to all those with property on either side […]
Birds of Georgia, Saturday, February 15th at 11am in Whitesburg, GA, La Estacion, 1018 Main St. Dr. Robert Myers, retired UWG Geography Professor, will speak on "Birds of Georgia." Dr. Myers has been intensely observing bird life in Georgia for over 20 years. He will provide a slide show and share his enthusiasm for Georgia's wild […]
Wildflowers of McIntosh Reserve, March 21st at McIntosh Reserve, by Carol Hight. More details to come.
Due to continuing health problems in Carroll County, the July 18 Walk and Talk has been canceled.
April 17, 2021 at 9 am at McIntosh Reserve Park. Meet at the McGarity Bench beside the Log Cabin. For this first Walk 'n Talk of 2021, Miranda Gulsby and Jennifer Tuner will provide a short discussion about snakes and their native habitats and then lead us on a hike to explore places at McIntosh […]
FOMR Walk 'n Talk for Saturday, May 22, 2021: "Ferns and Wildflowers", with Ben DeMayo ([email protected]) We will hike along the abandoned moonshine still trail, where there should be a good collection of local ferns, such as the evergreen Christmas fern and ebony speenwort fern, as well as various wildflowers. Meet at the old ranger […]
"Geology at Moore's Bridge"- led by Tim Chowns. Meet at the Moore's Bridge boat ramp at the end of the access road. After a short talk in the parking lot beside the river, we will hike a portion of the new Black Dirt Bluff trail. Bug spray, sun protection, and possibly rain wear would be […]
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 […]