FOMR has received notice about an event in Rome, GA on Oct. 19 at 6 pm at the Chieftains Museum that my be of interest to our members. Jim Sawgrass will be presenting a talk focusing on the comradeship in arms of Major Ridge and Chief McIntosh during the Red Stick War, especially the Battle […]
October 21: 9 am Walk and Talk: Bird hike with Georgia Audubon. As we hike, we'll consider bird migration, habitat and cooperative plans with the Trust for Public Lands: Camp+Paddle Trail. Meet along the river at the base of Council Bluff. Walk and Talks are free and open to the public. The Park entrance fee […]
November 4: 10 am Informal hike For our informal hike this Saturday we are going to explore the trail from McIntosh through the new addition to Highway 5. From the map this looks like about 2 miles including the return. We will use this hike to check on accessibility for the Walk 'n Talk on […]
The next FOMR board meeting is now scheduled for Monday, Nov. 13, at 2 pm. The location is yet to be determined.
November 18: 10 am Council Bluff Pavilion Walk and Talk: Sally Bethea, Founding Director of the Chattahoochee River Keeper, will share her stories about the river and discuss her inspiration for her new book “Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Keeping a Great Southern River”. Books will be available for sale. Walk and Talks are free […]
December 2, 10 am. Informal Hike. Park at the Boat ramp for a hike over to Acorn Creek along the river on the new 429 acres. From there you will have a choice to return to the boat ramp (for a 2 mile hike) or to continue through the new property to end at the […]
December 16, 10 am. Walk n' Talk In the footsteps of William McIntosh, we will follow the McIntosh trail from the cabin across the new 429 acres to Hwy 5. This is a two mile trip one way. Arrangements for a ride back from Hwy 5 will be made for those not electing to make […]
An informal hike on the new property has been scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10 am. Details are still to be arranged, but a hike along the river is anticipated. Meet at the boat ramp. Remember to bring your yearly pass for Carroll County parks. The county website notes that annual passes may […]
Our upcoming board meeting is on Monday January 15 at 2:00 pm. Meet at Pavillion 3 near the old ranger station.
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 […]