FREE kids’ activities at Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah
For more children’s events happening at Skidaway Is. State Park in September, click here.
Programs below meet at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Come see the center’s display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station: 912-598-2300. $5 for parking.
For details about the different children’s activities at Skidaway Is. State Park scheduled Wednesdays through Sundays every week, click here.
Wed. Sept. 14:
7:30 AM Bird Walk: Come meet Mrs. Nell and join her on a walk to observe birds of the saltwater marsh and maritime forest. Bring binoculars and bird guide (also available to borrow). Meet at Interpretive Center.
11 AM Interpretive Center Tour: Join in a tour of the museum and see and touch fossils, reptiles, and more.
3 PM Craft: Tissue Paper Butterflies
Thurs. Sept. 15:
2 PM Wilderness Survival: We will talk about lost prevention and show you simple items to take with you on a hike.
4 PM Knot Tying: Come learn some handy knots for everyday use.
Fri. Sept. 16:
2 PM Magnificent Marsh: Georgia has 1/3 of the salt marsh on the East Coast. Learn about this diverse and critical ecosystem
4 PM Snakes Alive! Learn all about snakes. See live examples!
7 PM: Amphibian Monitoring Workshop: Join Tara Muenz, state coordinator of Adopt-A-Stream, to learn about how you can become more involved in amphibian conservation by collecting data on Georgia’s treefrogs and salamanders!
Sat. Sept. 17:
9 AM Big Ferry Trail Hike: Come for a 2-3 mile walk through a Maritime Forest. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Entrance.
12 PM CRAFT: God’s Eyes
4 PM Birds of Prey: Come and learn about different Birds of Prey in this area.
7:30 PM Bat Watching Program: Learn all about these misunderstood mammals while seeing and hearing them using our bat detector. Bring a flashlight! Meet at the Amphitheatre (across from Picnic Shelter #5).
Sun. Sept. 18:
7:30 AM Bird Walk: Come meet Mrs. Nell and join her on a walk to observe birds of the saltwater marsh and maritime forest. Bring binoculars and bird guide (also available to borrow). Meet at Interpretive Center.
11 AM Interpretive Center Tour: Join in a tour of the museum and see and touch fossils, reptiles, and more.
3 PM Wilderness Survival: We will talk about lost prevention and show you simple items to take with you on a hike.