The World of Owls Join us in learning about owls that live in Georgia, their adaptations, and their natural history. Then we’ll dissect owl pellets, regurgitated bones that cannot be digested by the owls, to find out what they have been eating. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. Ages 5 and up. Members: free; non-members: $3/child. Pre-registration required by calling 706-210-4027.

Thursday, January 7, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Night Walk  Join us for a walk around the wetland at night. We’ll be looking mostly for owls, frogs, and any other fauna that might stop by! At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. Ages 5 and up. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.

Friday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Nurturing Nature Walks for 3-5 year olds Through the use of songs, movement, and using our senses on an outdoor walk, we help nurture your young child’s curiosity of the natural world. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. Thursday programs will be the same topic as offered on the Wednesday programs, however, topics will change each month. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: free; non-members: $2/child; no charge for adults or for children 2 and under. Please note: this is a family program. If you are interested in a Pre-K walk for a school or day care center, contact our office to schedule a separate field trip.

Wednesday, January 13, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Thursday, January 28, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Forest Foray Explore off-trail to different areas beyond the swamp to find signs of animals, clues of habitat change, and big trees. Bring shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.

Thursday, January 14, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Get in Touch with Trees By using different sensory games and activities, we’ll learn how trees are terrific. We’ll also walk through the swamp and learn to identify some of the common species. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.

Friday, January 15, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

All about Frogs Join us for this indoor and outdoor program to learn about our local frogs and how we’re studying them through a calling survey at Reed Creek Park in Martinez. We’ll go outdoors to listen for frogs using the calling survey protocol. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Offered free of charge.

Friday, January 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Full Moon Meander See nature at night with a walk through our wetlands after the sun has set. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. Pre-registration required. Members: free; non-members: $2/child; no charge for adults or for children 2 and under.

Saturday, January 30, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.