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Rock Eagle 4-H Center: Environmental Education

Saturday @ the Rock

Saturday at the Rock is open to participants of all ages. Every 3rd Saturday we will host a program on a different topic of interest.

Program Information:

  • Includes a visit to the Rock Eagle Natural History Museum;
  • Programs are two hours (unless otherwise stated);
  • Admission is $5.00 for 5 years and older, children 4 and younger are free;
  • Pre-registration required.

Annual Program Passes available!

  • $40.00 for the whole year.
  • Includes admission into all Saturday at the Rock programs during 2011.

To register for a Saturday at the Rock event, please contact Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862.

Don't forget to subscribe to Under the Rock, our annual e-newsletter.

2012 Saturday @ the Rock Schedule:

Download a Community Program Brochure

Crosscut Saw
February 18th, Pioneer Days- Spend the day at the Scott site exploring life at the turn of the century. Start time: 9:30 am
Atlanta Astronomy Club March 17th, Astronomical Observations- Observe the sun with the Atlanta Astronomy Club. Observations will be subject to weather conditions. Start time: 9:30 am
Sketching Nature April 21st, Sketching Nature- Draw on nature for inspiration while learning to sketch with a local artist. Start time: 9:30 am
Bee Program May 19th, Inside the Hive - Learn about bee biology, pollination, and sample Rock Eagle honey. Start time: 9:30 am
corn snake June 16th, Snakes, Turtles, and More - Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians. Start time: 9:30 am
canoe

July 21st, Canoe Adventures - Navigate Rock Eagle Lake by canoe. Start time: 9:30 am

Watershed Studies August 18th, Watershed Sampling- Sample the headwaters of Rock Eagle Lake for macroinvertebrates. Start time: 9:30 am
Great Horned Owl September 15th, Birds of Prey- Meet the raptors at Rock Eagle and learn about local birds of prey. Start time: 9:30 am
Ellen Scott historical photo October 20th, Historical Cemeteries and Stories- Spend an evening exploring two historical cemeteries and telling stories by a campfire. Start time: 6:00PM - Program last 2.5 hours
Rock Eagle Effigy

November 17th, Rock Eagle Hike - Hike to the Rock Eagle Mound. Start time: 10:00AM & 2:00PM

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