March 6, 2010

Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Introduction to Tree Climbing/ Climbers will be given instruction and guidance while climbing. All equipment will be provided and is manufactured specifically for climbing. Climbers remain secured to the rope the entire time they are off the ground. You will be notified if a program is cancelled due to weather conditions (Rain date will be that Sunday)/ Minimum age 8/ 2 pm to 5 pm/ Residents: $25; Non-residents: $30/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org
Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Tree Top Canopy Walk/ Participants will use ropes and harnesses to access the suspension bridge, trolley and platforms on the canopy walk. Instruction and equipment is provided, and all climbers remain secured to a safety line the entire time they are off the ground. Parents must remain on-site for children under 15 years old. Open to ages 10 and older / 10 am to 12 pm/ Residents: $25; Non-residents: $30/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org

March 6 and 7, 2010

Rowell: Chattahoochee Nature Center/ “Wilderness First Aid”; Entry-level training for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare themselves for outdoor trips. Topics covered range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. All instructors have extensive outdoor experience and have been selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and rescue, but also for their teaching skills; American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR will be offered at the end of day one / 8:30 am to 5:30 pm/ $149 for both members and non-members; pre-registration required/ 770-992-2055 ext 222 or email: adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org

March 13, 2010

Alpharetta: North Pointe Village Shopping Center/ North Fulton Pediatrics 7th Annual Jog for a Cause 5K/10K race and 1 Mile Fun Run; (The 10K is a Peachtree qualifier)/ 770-664-0088 or www.jogforacause.com
Cartersville: Riverside Park Day Use Area/ Vision Trek 2010; Peachtree Tri Club sponsors this 5.6 mile trail run/ Check-in at 8:30 am, Start time at 9 am/ A donation of $30 is requested of all participants. All proceeds from this event will benefit Georgia Eye Bank/ No race day registration/ For more information: Mari Fridenmaker 404-667-0817
Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Chestatee Canoe Trip (In Dahlonega)/ This beginner level instructional canoe trip will teach you basic strokes, maneuvers and navigational techniques while paddling down class I rapids. Equipment and transportation provided/ Enrollment required by March 10/ 10 am to 3pm/ Open to ages 12 and up/ Residents: $30; Non-residents: $36/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org
Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Introduction to Backpacking/ This class will teach basic backpacking skills including: pack adjustment, gear selection, meal plans, navigation and trip preparation. Space is limited so please register by March 10. Minimum age 6/ 10 to 2 pm/ Residents: $15; Non-residents: $18/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org
Helen: Smithgall Woods Conservation Park/ “Flies and Fly Water”/ helpful hints, and “how to” on fly tying, stream reading, casting and more/ Advance registration required/ $5 per person plus $5 parking/ 706-878-3087 or www.gastateparks.org

March 20, 2010

Cartersville: Allatoona Lake: Gatewood Ramp/ American Bass Anglers Tournament/ Largest tournament trial for the weekend angler / Contact Georgia North Division Director Ron Hise for more details: 770-714-5079 or www.americanbassanglers.com
Cartersville: Pine Mountain Recreation Area/ Mayor Matt’s March Mountain March/ Join Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini and the Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department as they host a guided hike on Cartersville’s Pine Mountain Trail to celebrate the first day of Spring/ Hike departs from the West Trailhead and follows a 1.57 mile hike to the summit for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the City of Cartersville/Hike may be canceled due to bad weather/Call for departure time: Becky 770-387-5625
Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Introduction to Tree Climbing/ Climbers will be given instruction and guidance while climbing. All equipment will be provided and is manufactured specifically for climbing. Climbers remain secured to the rope the entire time they are off the ground. You will be notified if a program is cancelled due to weather conditions (Rain date will be that Sunday)/ Minimum age 8/ 2 pm to 5 pm/ Residents: $25; Non-residents: $30/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org

March 27, 2010

Cumming: Sawnee Mountain Preserve/ Dawson Forest Canoe Trip/ This beginner level canoe trip will take you through the beautiful Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area on the Etowah River, on an 8.5 mile paddle through this 10,000 acre sanctuary/ Equipment and transportation provided/ 10 am to 5pm/ Open to ages 12 and up/ Residents: $40; Non-residents: $48/ 770-781-2217 or www.sawneemountain.org

March 29, 2010

Cartersville: Pine Mountain Recreation Area/ Pine Mountain Moonlight Hike/ Guided hike on Cartersville’s Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the summit/ While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather. Call for departure times/ Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173