Summer Solstice Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 7:45 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Forest Bathing

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

Morning Paddle

Morning Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Stream Ecology

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

Learn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 11:30 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firefly Hike

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

Learn about all about fireflies on a guided walk. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Stream Ecology

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

Learn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 1 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning Paddle

Morning Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firefly Discovery Ride

Firefly Discovery Ride

Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United States

Join Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 1​​0 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Historic Mills Walk

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

Ranger led exploration of the historic areas of the park. 2 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Social Ride – No Drop

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

A leisurely-paced group bike ride through sections of the North Oconee River Greenway and/or Firefly Trail. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Creek Critters Hike

Creek Critters Hike

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

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firestarting & S’mores

Firestarting & S’mores

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

Join the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:45 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

5K Trail Race

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

A park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 10 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Creek Critters Hike

Creek Critters Hike

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

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firestarting & S’mores

Firestarting & S’mores

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

Join the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:45 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Creek Critters Hike

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

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 12:30 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Park Pick-Up

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

Join a ranger to help clear trails and pick up litter. 2 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Night Creatures

Night Creatures

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

Learn about nocturnal creatures and look for bio-fluorescent critters on this guided walk. Registration & waiver required. 8:45 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

5K Guided Walk

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

Southeast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Dudley Park. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fungi Hike

Fungi Hike

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

Learn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firestarting & S’mores

Firestarting & S’mores

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

Join the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fungi Hike

Fungi Hike

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

Learn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Creek Critters Hike

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

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 10 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fungi Hike

Fungi Hike

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

Learn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

New Discoveries: Historic Mills Walking Tour

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

Join a 3 mile walk, and learn about the history of the park and mills. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:45 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

5K Walk

Thomas Farm Preserve Watkinsville, Georgia

Southeast Striders Walking Club hosts a guided walk through the preserve along pastures, woodlands and a creek. 8 a.m. $4. www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org

Junior Ranger Camp

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

Join in crafting a survival kit, building a shelter, constructing a nature journal and more. Registration required. 9 a.m. $25/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge