Event
Riparian Ramble Loop Walk
Fee:
A current $5 Daily Park Pass, Annual Park Pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass is required!Location:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Johnson Ferry South entrance, Columns Drive, Marietta, GA, 30068. We will meet in the gravel parking lot.Dates & Times
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Description
Join Naturalist Jerry Hightower and enjoy summer wildflowers, wildlife, and learn more of the area’s natural and cultural history. This is a leisurely hike along a very level floodplain. Like much of the river corridor, this area has been used by humans for over 10,000 years. Perhaps farmed for centuries, Native Americans once lived on this land. It was the site of the Atlanta Polo Grounds. Today it boasts a young bottomland forest and important river bottomland wetlands. The wetlands attract more birds and a greater diversity of birds than other habitats, but this small unit has a diversity of wildlife. Along the edge of the river, you will see old water oaks, river birch, and sycamores. We will discover plants used by the indigenous people and early settlers for food, medicine, and dye. Join us and discover this little known wildlife viewing area.
This hike will be leisurely. Feet might get muddy. This walk is not suitable for very young children.
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 you might include snacks. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, and camera. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is needed.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Contact Information
Jerry Hightower678-538-1245