Event

Sibley Pond - Pond Life Discovery Program

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Fee:

A current $5 Daily Park Pass, Annual Park Pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass is required!

Location: LAT/LONG: 33.936543, -84.440622


3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068. From the bulletin board at the parking area follow the trail to the pond. We will meet at the campfire.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, April 22, 2022

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Other
Walk

Description

Join Park Ranger Jerry Hightower for this fun filled spring afternoon program of discovery and adventure. Sibley Pond is a spring fed community of amazing creatures that live in the calm water of the pond. While turtles, tadpoles, minnows, and sizable fish are readily seen by even the casual observer, we will look in the leaf litter that Ranger Jerry will net from the edge of the pond to discover the fantastic array of awesome insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates that make the pond their habitat. Stand aside “Star Wars” and move over “Fantastic Beasts” because we will find some far out looking organisms on our discovery adventure. We will give you the opportunity to use the full size or the small child size nets to see what you might be able to find, observe, and carefully release back into the safety of the pond. This is a very casual and informal discovery adventure and you are invited to come and go as interest and attention dictates.

You will be able to read an illustrated story book on the StoryWalk that will be placed around the pond.

Please remember to wear comfortable outdoor clothes. Dress for the weather and dressing in layers is advisable to allow you to adjust to any temperature changes. Water and high energy snacks are a good idea.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Reservations are required, call 678-538-1245 and leave your name, the number in your party, and a contact number.

Contact Information

Jerry Hightower
678-538-1245