Feb. 17, 10 am, McIntosh Reserve Park: "Introduction to the walking trails at McIntosh Park". Tim Chowns will lead a hike of approximately 1.7 miles, with brief stops to describe the trail system, including the color coding and signage at the park. Meet at the parking area beside the McIntosh cabin. Sponsored by the Friends […]
FOMR March calendar: 2 MARCH, 10 am: Informal hike to blaze the new McGarity Trail around Council Bluff. Meet at the parking area as you enter the big field below Council Bluff. Remember to bring your park pass and wear old clothes. (Email Margery at [email protected] if you want to be on a list to […]
11 March, 2 pm Pavilion 3: FOMR Board Meeting Anyone interested in presenting an item to the board, please contact the President, Tim Chowns, prior to the meeting: [email protected]
16 MARCH, 10 am: Bob Sargent from DNR will lead our March Walk & Talk about Eagles in Georgia and specifically at McIntosh Reserve. The walk will begin at the base of Council Bluff, riverside. We will hike along the river and look for eagles. Binoculars are encouraged. The County is also having an open […]
23 MARCH: Sweep the Hooch at McIntosh 9 am to 12 pm. Lunch will be provided by the park. It is necessary to register on-line for this event, and the number of participants is limited. Register at www.sweepthehooch.org - and sign up to join the McIntosh crew.
30 MARCH: Plan to help with the McIntosh Easter Egg Hunt. The public arrives at 11 and the egg hunt begins promptly at 2 pm. Volunteers need to be there earlier. If you can help, call the office at McIntosh to let them know. What you will be doing will determine the time you need […]
Saturday, April 6th. Pollinator Garden Work Day 9am - 12pm. Join Birds Georgia, Trust for Public Land and FOMR in planting a native garden! Meet at the new building site at the Big Field (base of Council Bluff) There will be approximately 30 native plant species to arrange and plant! Work gloves are encouraged.
Saturday, April 13th. Walk & Talk 10am. Wildflowers in the Park with Gail Woody, native plant enthusiast. We will hike a nearby trail looking for native flowering species and pay tribute to Wendell Hoomes. Meet at the base of Council Bluff, riverside.
***** Due to rain, today's planned Informal Hike in McIntosh Reserve Park has been postponed. No hike today. ***** Please join us on Saturday, May 4th, at 10 AM for an informal walk along the white and yellow trails. As we walk, we will be repainting any damaged trail markers. Meet at the Entrance Station […]
The upcoming board meeting will be Monday, May 13th at 2 pm. We will meet at Pavillion 3 near the old ranger station.