Edible and Multi-Use Plant Hike -June 6 session cancelled-

Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 4 PM to 5:30 PM - Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA - Have you ever wondered what people ate before grocery stores? Or how they made baskets from pine needles? Join a ranger to learn how the plants around us have been used historically, both for food and for survival crafts. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, plant safety, and plant uses on this 1 mile hike. Ages 10 and up.

This is NOT a foraging program. There will be no plant or fungi harvesting. No plants or fungi will be consumed during this program. This program is for edible plant identification and historical education purposes only.

Please bring closed-toed shoes, water, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Limited spaces available. Pre-registration only. Pre-registration ends 30 minutes before program start.