Programs & Events

We offer on-going educational programs and events for all — encouraging our visitors to create meaningful connections with the outdoors. For events requiring registration or tickets, please select the event below.

Brasstown Bald Opening Day

March 14, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Stewards of the Summit: A Year In The Life of a Bird

March 29, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Solar Days at Anna Ruby Falls

April 4, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Cradle Opening Day

April 11, 2026
Cradle of Forestry

Stewards of the Summit: Woodpeckers of Georgia

April 11, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Creepy Crawlers at Anna Ruby Falls

April 16, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Raptor Rendezvous at Brasstown Bald

April 18 | September 12
Brasstown Bald

Native Roots at Anna Ruby Falls

April 23 | July 23 | October 13
Anna Ruby Falls

Wildflower Hike at Anna Ruby Falls

April 25, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Stewards of the Summit: Save Georgia’s Hemlocks

April 25, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Raptor Rendezvous at Anna Ruby Falls

May 2 | September 19
Anna Ruby Falls

Bear Days at Brasstown Bald

May 2 | July 3 | August 1
Brasstown Bald

Stewards of the Summit: Firewise USA Program

May 3, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Wildflower Hike at Brasstown Bald

May 8 | June 7
Brasstown Bald

Native Roots at Brasstown Bald

May 15 | June 25
Brasstown Bald

Tails on Trails at Anna Ruby Falls

May 17, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Snake Day at Brasstown Bald

May 22 | July 23
Brasstown Bald

Creepy Crawlers At Lake Rabun

June 5, 2026
Lake Rabun Beach

Creepy Crawlers At Lake Winfield Scott

June 4, 2026
Lake Winfield Scott

National Get Outdoors Day

June 13, 2026
Cradle of Forestry

Bats of Georgia at Brasstown Bald

June 18, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Bats of Georgia

June 25, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Bear Days at Anna Ruby Falls

June 26 | July 31
Anna Ruby Falls

Snakes Day At Lake Winfield Scott

July 9, 2026
Lake Winfield Scott

Snakes Day At Morganton Point

July 10, 2026
Morganton Point

Snake Day at Anna Ruby Falls

July 17, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Snakes Day – Lake Rabun Beach

July 30, 2026
Lake Rabun Beach

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at the Cradle

August 8, 2026
Cradle of Forestry

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at Brasstown Bald

August 8, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at Anna Ruby Falls

August 8, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at Gladie Visitor Center

August 8, 2026
Gladie Visitor Center

Appalachian Trail Day at Brasstown Bald

September 5, 2026
Brasstown Bald

National Public Lands Day at Anna Ruby Falls

September 26, 2026
Anna Ruby Falls

National Public Lands Day at The Cradle of Forestry

September 26, 2026
Cradle of Forestry

National Public Lands Day at Brasstown Bald

September 26, 2026
Brasstown Bald

Blue Ghost Firefly Tours

Tickets go on sale starting April 6, 2026.

Foxfire Night Hikes at Anna Ruby Falls

Tickets go on sale starting April 8, 2026.

Camping in the Old Style

October 10, 2026
Cradle of Forestry

Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt

June – November
Various Locations

Past Events and Ongoing Programs

(Dates will vary for future years)

Bear Wise at Morganton Point

Bookmobile at Anna Ruby Falls

Chainsaw Safety Course, Presented by STIHL

Crosscut Saw Sharpening Demo + Fall Crosscut Filers Rendezvous

Educational Intern Capstone

Educational Intern Capstone: Fall 2025

Falls to Farm Friday

Falls to Farm Hike

Food Truck Days at Brasstown Bald

Forest Festival Day & Woodsmen’s Meet

Foxfire Autumn Glow

Gazers of the Galaxy at Brasstown Bald

Gazers of the Galaxy at Brasstown Bald

Gold Panning at Anna Ruby Falls

Make Your Own Mountain

Moth Night

Sunset on the Bald

The NEST Celebration – Featuring Appalachian Wildlife Refuge