Amicalola Falls State Park is hosting this event. It is free and several members have asked about a wilderness survival class.

This is a weekend class. Saturday and Sunday, August 28th and 29th, 10:00-5:00 both days.

The weekend will be sprinkled with basic skill classes suitable for the whole family. No registration required.

$5.00 parking fee.

I will update the scheduled classes as we get closer to the event so you can plan your day.

Free Family Fun

Lodge Restaurant and Prices - Buffet Style
Breakfast 7 a.m - 10:30 daily 6.95
Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 daily 8.49
Dinner 5 p.m. - 8:00 daily 10.95
Sunday - Thursday 5-8 p.m
Friday & Saturday 5-9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 11:30 - 3:00 15.95

SATURDAY

10:00 A.M. BE PREPARED!
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
You are lost in the woods…what do you do? If you don’t know, then this program will tell you the best way to make sure that you are found safe and sound.

*To make class sizes more manageable, the following three programs will be offered at
1:00 P.M., 2:00 P.M., and 3:00 P.M.:


*MAP & COMPASS
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
Your compass is no good if you don’t know how to use it! Join us during this program to learn the basics about map and compass!

*FIRE BUILDING & SIGNALS
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER


There are a variety of ways to build a fire…and matches are not a requirement! This program demonstrates different types of fires and other signals that can be used in the outdoors.

*CRAZY CORDAGE
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
What is cordage?? Cordage can be useful for many things in the great outdoors! Learn how to make it from natural fibers and what it can be used for!

Fed Wildlife = DEAD Wildlife
Please don’t leave food items accessible to wildlife.

SUNDAY


10:00 A.M. EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANT HIKE
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER
Discover historical uses for many of the plants that carpet this green Earth.
Distance: about 1 mile; Duration: 1 ½ hours

1:00 P.M. DANGEROUS CRITTERS
MEET AT LODGE LOBBY
Georgia is home to several plants and creatures that can make your life miserable! It is often the critters that we don’t think about or see that are the most dangerous!

3:00 P.M. KNOT SO FAST!
MEET AT VISITOR CENTER


Knots can be helpful in many situations. This program teaches several basic knots that you can use in everyday situations.

Programs during Wilderness Survival Weekend are geared for all ages – families welcome. All programs are free, however a $5.00 parking fee applies.