Tugaloo River Water Trail Sunset Paddle

The Tugaloo River Water Trail Sunset Paddle will take place this Saturday, September 2!  The guided, flat-water paddle will leave Broken Bridges Park on GA 123 at 4:30. \

The route will take the group to Indian Island, and then return to the park for a cookout. Attendees will need to bring their own kayak or canoe with paddle, or rental kayaks are available by calling (706) 491-1304.

Personal flotation devices are required, and it is recommended that participants bring bottled water and snacks.  The cost is $20 per person, or $40 per family.

Email [email protected] for more information or to let them know how many chicken dinners to plan on.

Also this Saturday, Tugaloo Bend Heritage Park will be holding two First Saturday nature events at the park, located at 2104 Yonah Dam Road. 

The first will be a Focus on Ferns Walk from 10 a.m. until noon. The guided walk will explore all the different habitats in the park, from dry upland forests to the beaver pond edges, and teach participants about at least a dozen different ferns that grow in the park. 

This month’s First Saturday celebration also features Moth Night at the Bend this Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. where there will be two light sets arranged, one white and one ultraviolet, to attract different types of moths and night-flying insects. The wetland habitat of the Tugaloo Bend Heritage Park is home to hundreds of species of moths, park officials say. 

This weekend at the park will also feature Jammin’ at the Bend in the Pavillion from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees are welcome to bring an instrument and join in, or just come and enjoy the music. 

For more information, call 706-491-1304 or visit stephenscountyfoundation.org/tugaloo-bend.