3820 Park Lane
Martinez, Ga 30907
706-210-4027
www.reedcreekpark.com
"Your Local Nature Center"
Located just behind the Zaxby's, across from the West Lake subdivision and next to the Forest Creek subdivision, off of Fury's Ferry Road in Martinez.
Virtual Tour
Our mission, as part of the Columbia County Recreation Department, is to offer quality customer service to the citizens of Columbia County by striving to enrich their lives by providing opportunities through programs and activities during their leisure time.
Trails are open sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.
Interested in Volunteering? We are looking for those interested in helping teach school field trips (training provided, of course) and/or help with children's nature clubs. We are also having a clean up at the park on October 16. If you are interested or have questions, please call 706-210-4027.
Autumn Homeschool and After School Nature Clubs at Reed Creek Park
Using the steps of the scientific method and hands-on outdoor learning, children learn about different aspects of the habitats of Reed Creek Park. Clubs start in September and meet about every two weeks until December. Call 706-210-4027 for more information.
August and September 2010 Programs at the Park:
Creek Exploration
Put on your rubber boots or old sneakers to get in our creek to see what we can find. We’ll be taking measurements of Reed Creek, dip netting for animals, and looking at soil type as we wade in the creek upstream. Please note that this program may have to be re-scheduled if the creek is flooded due to rain. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by calling 706-210-4027. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
August 10
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. 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.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
August 11 and September 15
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
August 26 and September 30
Simply Science
Collect creek clay and create your own miniature volcano! Put your hands in ice water without getting them cold! See if your tiny soil dam holds water better than others! This is a program to explore hands-on (and really messy) science. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Members: free; non-members: $2/child; no charge for adults.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
August 24
Turtles are Terrific
See live turtles while learning about their natural history with Jeff Miles, turtle enthusiast. Free. Pre-registration required by calling 706-210-4027.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – noon
August 28
Habitat is Home
By searching for animals and conducting simple plant surveys, we will discover the animals and plants that live in different habitats in the park. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.
Friday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
September 17
Insect Investigations
Join us in learning about our 6 legged friends as we catch and release insects with bug nets in different areas of the park. At Reed Creek Park in Martinez. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Call 706-210-4027. Members: free; non-members: $2/child.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
September 25
Images of Reed Creek Park
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| One of our Nature Club participants looking for tadpoles. |
A Nature Club participant learning about the invertebrates that live in our creek. |
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Last updated date: 8/10/2010 7:52:40 AM