Open Garden Days

ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United States

Learn about pollinators, native plants, ornamental plants, raised beds, garden design and vegetables with an interactive garden tour. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Southeast Striders Walking Club 5K & 10K

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Take a guided walk around Athens followed by lunch. 8:15 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (walk). $4 (children under 18 FREE!). 904-704-8402

Event Series Roaming Readers

Roaming Readers

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a morning walk around Wire Park, and talk about books (or anything). First Thursdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Accessible Bird Walk

Wild Birds Unlimited 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy the beauty of nature, learn about local bird species and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. Registration required. 8 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wbuofathensga

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Secret Creek Adventure

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Take a guided creek walk and explore with a snack break. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Night Hike

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Experience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:15 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Bats’ Night Out

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about local bat populations and how to help them, then go on a guided hike. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Rivers Alive Cleanup

Rivers Alive Cleanup

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive

Night Hike

Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Experience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 6:45 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Naturalist’s Walk

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc

Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join leisure services for a seven-mile day hike around Lake Chapman and view the fall foliage. Registration required. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/parks

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Forest Bathing

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20​​–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Birding with Technology

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a nature walk and use a variety of apps to help identify birds. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

First Day 5K Trail Run

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Run into the New Year with the park rangers on this moderate trail route. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Hiking 101

Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn the basics of a successful hike and receive a starter kit with some essentials for the trail. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Monday Mindfulness

Monday Mindfulness

Easley Mill Trailhead 470 Oconee St, Athens, Georgia

Enjoy a lightly guided walk along a section of the Greenway Trail, with curated stops for Qigong flow meditation and observing nature. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.mindfulnessmeetups.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Monday Mindfulness

Monday Mindfulness

Easley Mill Trailhead 470 Oconee St, Athens, Georgia

Enjoy a lightly guided walk along a section of the Greenway Trail, with curated stops for Qigong flow meditation and observing nature. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.mindfulnessmeetups.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Valentine’s Day Sunset Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

A guided paddle on the river for all ages and experience levels. Registration required. 5 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge

Valentine’s Moonlight Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. 8 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge

Environmental Philosopher’s Walk

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

The Lilly Branch Bird Club will lead a bird watching walk. Binoculars provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lillybranchbirdclub

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Naturalist’s Walk

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of spring. 10 a.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

UGA 5K Guided Campus Walk

Parking Lot E07 250 River Road, Athens, United States

Southeast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting at Parking Lot E07 on campus. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

5K Guided Walk

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Southeast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Sandy Creek Park. All fitness levels welcome. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org

Froggy Spring Fling

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about local amphibians then search the property for a few. Bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Registration required. 7 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Environmental Ethics Philosopher’s Walk

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Join UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and the ATL Chapter of Feminist Bird Club for a morning of birding. 10 a.m.​​–12 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/eecp_uga