Fort Yargo State Park Naturalist Sara Kohl has put together an Independence Day weekend of fun-filled activities. Kohl lead two weeks of Junior Ranger Camp at Yargo in June.

Noon to 1 p.m. – Disc Golf – Meet across the street from the beach area playground for a chance to learn to play disc golf for free. Recommended for kids age 9 and up.

2-4 p.m. – Nature Center Open – Drop by the nature center and make nature crafts.

5:3-7:30 p.m. – Reptile Show – Meet at the campground #1 amphitheatre for an hour-long presentation about Fort Yargo’s reptiles. Stay after to give kids a chance to handle animals and ask questions.

9-9:30 p.m. – Night Hike – Learn about and observe nocturnal sights and sounds during this late evening hike. Meet at the boat ramp at the campground #2 boat ramp. Wear close-toed shoes.

10-11 a.m. – Bird Watching – Grab your binoculars and meet by the nature center for a morning bird-watching hike. No binoculars? No problem! Learn to observe birds by listening.

Noon to 1 p.m. – Arts and Crafts – Meet by the nature center for a chance to make some animal and plant crafts.

1:3-2:30 p.m. – Water Explorer – Wear your water shoes and dirty clothes and meet by the Bird Berry trail head for a chance to explore Fort Yargo’s aquatic friends – fish, amphibians, and insects! Nets will be provided.

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Games for Kids – Grab the kids and meet at the field by the tennis courts for some kid-friendly games. Come prepared to get a little wet.

9-11 a.m. – Fishing at the Nature Center – Meet at the nature center for a morning of fishing at the dock – poles and bait provided.

Noon to 1 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt Hike – Join us at the Bird Berry Trail by the nature center for a hike that’s also a scavenger hunt – learn how to look for and identify nature Georgia plants and animals.

2-5 p.m. – Old Fort Open – Historic Fort Yargo’s doors will be open for three hours. Come by for a tour and some colonial games and crafts.