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Campfire Program: Turtles! 220 Million Years of Successful Design.
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Free. Event is free. Park entrance pass ($5 daily or $40 annual) required. Purchase a pass online at nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htmLocation:
Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022 Parking is limited. We encourage carpooling.Dates & Times
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Where are the turtles?! Well, the turtles have been here for over 220 million years! Join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a program on the beloved and very successful turtle. The turtle has been around for millions of years of changes on our planet. Enjoy this fascinating program as the day ends and sunset approaches. Discover new facts about the wildlife of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with an exciting program on turtles of the Chattahoochee River Corridor and beyond. Join us and enjoy the ambiance and beauty of twilight on the Chattahoochee.
You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic dinner. After the program you are invited to join us on a short twilight walk on the Three Forks Loop Trail.
This is a BYOM event. (bring your own marshmallows) We will provide roasting forks.
Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge.
Difficulty: Easy level walking
Bring: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and activity level. Bring water and snacks if you'd like.
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