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 […]
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.