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• Sope Creek Mysteries of the Mills: Historic Paper Mill Walk

  • When
    21 Dec 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sope Creek - 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Sope Creek mysteries of the mills: historic paper mill walk

  
  Saturday, December 21st
  
  2:00 - 4:30 PM

  Join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a walk through time as you stroll through the mature oak-hickory forest down the ridge to the scenic beauty of Sope Creek! Cross over the bridge and into the nineteenth century to discover the stories behind the massive stone ruins of the once bustling Marietta Paper Manufacturing Company. Discover what it was like to work in the mills, the process of making paper, and more. Learn about the uses of plants along the trail as medicine, dyes, and other uses.
  
  The mysteries of the mills will be revealed as you walk through time from 1855 to1903. The remaining stone walls of the mill ruins have seen much and have many stories to tell. Learn these wonderful stories; fact, fable, and downright lie as you stroll along Sope Creek. Who was old Chief Sope, what tragedy befell poor Johnny Dickerson, why did the mills close, and what occurred during July, 1864? Join us and find out!

  Location: Sope Creek parking lot, Cochran Shoals Unit 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068. We will meet at the bulletin board.

  Facilities: None (Close by facilities at Terrell Mill Park 1.5 miles west; 480 Terrill Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067)

  Difficulty: Fairly leisurely hike with one moderate uphill climb from the creek. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

  Bring: Please bring water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. A hat, scarf, and gloves might be a good idea You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera. Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required.

  Limit: 30 persons

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  This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

  Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

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  Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

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• Winter Walk at Vickery Creek

  • When
    04 Jan 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    We will meet in the parking area and trail head in the City of Roswell Park on Oxbo Road. From the Historic Roswell Square travel north on Atlanta Street (Hwy 9) and Oxbo Road is at the bottom of the hill on the right.
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    30
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                 Winter Walk at

                       Vickery Creek

                          Saturday, January 4th

                            1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  
  

  Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a wonderful winter walk above

  Vickery Creek on the Forest loop Trail through an oak/hickory forest. From the Oxbo

  Road parking area, we will walk along the creek, cross over the stream, and climb the

  ridge. There will be several scenic vistas as we meander along the trail. With the leaves

  mostly gone, we will be able to better appreciate the beautiful, rugged topography of this

  area. Along the trail we will look for winter wildlife signs and identify some of the winter

  native plants; so please join us.

  
  

  Location: We will meet in the parking area and trail head in the City of Roswell Park on Oxbo Road. From the Historic Roswell Square travel north on Atlanta Street (Hwy 9) and Oxbo Road is at the bottom of the hill on the right.

  Facilities: None

  Difficulty: This hike is leisurely, but has a moderately strenuous uphill section at the start. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way.

  Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

  Bring: Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. A hat, scarf, and gloves might be a good idea. You may wish to bring water, binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera.

  Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required.

  Limit: 30 persons

  __________________________________

  This event will take place rain or shine, however it will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather including thunderstorms or flood warnings. Participants will be notified by email the morning of the event (or sooner) should an event need to be rescheduled due to weather.

  Please contact info@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.

  Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC)'s mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join CNPC today to help preserve our park for future generations!

  Support CNPC
  

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• Party for the Park

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Roswell Mill - 85 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30076

  
  

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