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DeKalb County Naturalist Programs: Nature Play

  • Mason Mill Park - South Peachtree Creek PATH Trailhead 1400 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA, 30033 United States (map)

Join Ranger Jonah for a nature adventure designed for ages 3-8, but up to age 15 are welcome. Through the forests of Mason Mill, climb on rocks, look for critters under logs, and splash in the creek. The walk is at least 1 mile, so be prepared to help your child if he/she needs it. Expect to get dirty and wet, so wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the activity and weather. Bring water bottles, snacks, and a change of clothes. Our trails and route are not good for strollers. This program follows a combination of single-track dirt trails and durable surfaces (concrete & boardwalk) and is not accessible for chair users or strollers. The dirt trails are less than 3 feet wide and have roots and rocks. Consider bringing hiking poles if your balance requires them. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Jonah, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park.: jpmcdonald@dekalbcountyga.gov

  • 10:00 am - families gather, welcome, and introductions

  • 10:10 am - start our adventure; hike the "secret" trails of the park

  • 11:00 am - stop at a creek for unstructured sand, mud, and water play

  • 11:30 am - snack (bring your own) and storytime

  • 12:00 pm - arrive back at the trailhead

Where to meet: Find Ranger Jonah at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center (McConnell Dr & Mason Mill Rd).

Restrooms: Public restrooms near the playground are closed for the winter. Bathrooms are available at DeKalb Tennis Center when the Pro Shop is open (top of the purple pyramid).

Dogs: This program is NOT appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home.

Weather contingency: This program will be held, rain or shine, unless conditions are dangerous.

Exposure: This walk is mostly under tree canopy, but a few sections are exposed to sun.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN JOIN THEIR WAITLIST

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