FREE kids’ activities during April 2013 at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
April is one of the busiest months in Savannah. Don’t forget to take time to relax and come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy the weather. Skidaway Is. State Park has a number of new programs this month and have added a ton of campfires and night programs.
Interpretive Center hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Skidaway Is. State Park is at 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411.
Come see the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and amphibians, and more!
** Programs meet promptly at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted **
April 6 – Saturday
11.00am Roving Ranger: Walking through the campground a Ranger will be available to answer your questions and will be bringing along a critter-of-the-day.
3.00pm Interpretive Center Guided Tour
7.30pm Campfire and S’mores: Meet at the amphitheater for storytelling and yummy s’mores.
April 7 – Sunday
9.30am Owls, owls and more owls: Learn about the Owls that are on the coast of Georgia.
3.00pm Dinner time: Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards and chopping turtles and snakes licking their chops.
April 10 – Wednesday
9.00am Big Ferry Guided Hike: Come for a 2 to 3 mile hike through a Maritime Forest, learning early history of Skidaway. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Head.
3.00pm Insects Galore: Learn about the different of Insects in this area.
April 11 – Thursday
11.00am Bird Walk: Join Kerry for a walk to observe birds in the marsh and maritime forest. The walk begins at the Interpretive Center. Bring Binoculars and a bird guide.
3.00pm Geology of the Coast of Georgia – What is a barrier island, why doesn’t Georgia get hit by hurricanes very often and what is the Georgia Bight thing? All those questions and more answered.
April 12 – Friday
3.00pm A Venue of Vultures: Learn about these important and interesting birds that do the dirty work no other animal will.
April 13- Saturday
College Day! College Students enjoy the perks of the park with your student ID.
11:00am Sandpiper Guided Trail Hike: A great hike to get introduced to Skidaway Island. Learn about birds, trees, vegetation, and other wildlife
1:00pm Reptiles and Amphibians: Know the difference between the two? Come for a lesson on them and get to touch live examples!
April 14 – Sunday
9.30am Knot tying: Learn the basics on some handy knots for everyday use.
3.00pm Build a Turtle: a fun craft and learn about turtles.
For the complete list of April 2013 Kids’ activities at Skidaway Is. State Park, please click here.