Saturday, April 16, 2016, 9 am. Spring wildflower hike, led by Mike and Gina Strickland. Meet in the parking lot of the old ranger station in McIntosh Reserve. This hike usually takes about 2 hours to complete, with flower identifications and discussion. Bring your camera. If you get good pictures, share them with us so they can be added to our […]
Saturday, May 21, 2016, 9 am. Birds, led by Stanley Tate, Times Georgian columnist. Stanley Tate, Columnist with the Times-Georgian, will lead a "Walk with the Birds". Meet at the old ranger station in the park promply at 9 am. The walk will cover both the river bank and wooded habitat. The walking should not be difficult, but wear […]
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 9 am. Amphibian and Reptile Study, led by Frank Fontanella, UWG Biology professor. In McIntosh Reserve. Inquire at entrance kiosk for specific location. The parking fee is waived for Walk and Talk participants.
Saturday, July 23, 9 am Kevin McCauley, known as the "beaver whisperer", will give a presentation on beavers. Mr. McCauley is with the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta. Following the talk, an optional visit to the beaver pond at McIntosh is planned. Protective clothing and bug spray are recommended. Meet at Pavilion 2. The […]
We will meet at the Council Bluff Pavilion where Dr. Tim Chowns, Professor of Geology, University of West Georgia, will tell the Story of Volcanoes. Afterwards there will be an optional hike to illustrate some evidence of ancient volcanic activity at the park. Invite the public and remind them that parking fees are waived for […]
Understanding Coyotes: Chris Mowry, Berry College, Rome, Ga has studied coyotes extensively and conducted the Metro Atlanta Coyote Project. Pavilion 3 - the one by the old ranger station. (We originally announced it would be at pavilion 4, but we have moved to have access to electricity.) Parking fees will be waived for Walk and […]
Chattahoochee RiverKeeper: Update on the health of the River. Meet at the Amphitheater Parking fees will be waved for Walk and Talk participants.
First, the December walk and talk is upon us - this coming Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Reserve at 10 am. Ben DeMayo will lead a "history walk and talk" in his inimitable style! We will begin at the old ranger station, and head out to places for which Ben has stories. He will provide info […]
March 25, 10am, McIntosh Reserve Park: FOMR Walk and Talk: Current studies of Golden Eagles in the Eastern U.S, and Canada. Presented by Jonathan Stober, Wildlife Biologist with the USFS Talledega National Forest. Meet at the pavilion near the old Ranger Station. An optional hike will follow the presentation. Parking fees will be waived for […]
April 22, 9 am. McIntosh Reserve Park: FOMR spring flower hike, with Dr. David Morgan, Biology Department, University of West Georgia. Parking fees will be waived for program participants.