Ranger-Led Programs
To book a field trip, please call 706.541.0321.
Nature Sense, Kindergarten
This program focuses on the similarities and differences in nature. We will learn about the differences between animal adults and animal babies. Learners will also discover the differences between living and non-living. The program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program cost: $6 per student
- GSE: SKL1, SKP1
The Need for Survival, First Grade
This program focuses on basic needs for plants and animals for their survival. Learners will find what makes plants and animals different. This program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program Cost: $6 per student
- GSE: S1L1
Wildlife & The Circle of Life, Second Grade
This program will teach second graders about life cycles of both plants and animals. This program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program Cost: $6 per student
- GSE: S1L1
Wildlife - Habitats and Their Features, Third Grade
This program focuses on different habitats and what animals and plants need from them. We will learn about some of Georgia’s native wildlife.The program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program cost: $6 per student
- GSE: LS1B, LS2A, S3L1
Birds of Prey, Fourth Grade
Fourth graders will learn how energy flows throughout an ecosystem. We will follow the food chain to learn all about birds of prey in Georgia. The program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program cost: $6 per student
- GSE: S4L1
Vertebrates & Invertebrates, Fifth Grade
This program focuses on lake ecology and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. We will learn about the integral freshwater mollusks that make Clark’s Hill Lake their home. The program includes a short ranger-led hike on our nature trail.
- Program length: 1 hour
- Program cost: $6 per student
- GSE: SKL1, SKP1
Ranger-Led FAQ:
Q: How do these programs relate to what I am teaching?
A: Each of these programs were designed to align specifically around the grade-specific standards outlined by Georgia’s Standards of Excellence.
Q: Is there a cost or limit for chaperones?
A: There is no limit for the number of chaperones that can come on a ranger-led program. Any chaperone who drives a personal vehicle must have a ParkPass tag displayed in their vehicle. Cost for a ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
Outreach Programs
If you can’t make the trip to the park, we will bring a little piece of the park to you. Outreach programs can be scheduled within a 20-mile radius of the park. The cost is $200 per program for a group (maximum 60 students). Programs are 60 minutes in length. Please call 706.541.0321 for more information or to schedule an outreach program.
Other Information
For any questions, visit the Visitor Center or call us at 706.541.0321.