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A Watkinsville teacher’s proposal to study and collect data on a creek in the northeast Georgia city earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The time has come for students to start creating their most fin-tastic artwork!
As winter rolls in, the start of registration for Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition is a welcomed reminder that the fun and excitement of this annual birdathon and the fascinating spring migration it centers on are only a few months away.
On New Year’s Day, outdoor enthusiasts with mobility impairments can join the national “First Day Hikes” movement in several Georgia State Parks. All-terrain wheelchairs will be available for free at Sweetwater Creek near Atlanta and Tallulah Gorge in northeast Georgia. Adventurers using these wheelchairs must register by December 27. Additional state parks have planned outings on accessible trails, including Black Rock Mountain’s Blue Ridge Overlook, High Falls’ Historic Trail, Panola Mountain’s paved trail and Skidaway Island’s Big Ferry Trail.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is thrilled to announce the rescheduling of its annual CoastFest event, which will now take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for a lottery to award three subtidal water bottom leases for commercial shellfish production in Glynn County. These leases are available for the purpose of mariculture of Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) using floating gear.
What gift can you give to the person that loves being outdoors more than anything? We know! Gift them a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
All across the country, people can welcome 2025 with an inspirational “First Day Hike” on New Year’s Day. Georgia’s State Park and Historic Site rangers are offering more than 70 guided adventures where participants can connect with friends, family and the great outdoors. Visitors can choose from a variety of distances and difficulties, from kid-friendly strolls to heart-pumping treks and wheelchair accessible trails.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority celebrated their continued multi-agency agreement to provide $1 million in annual funding for three federal fish hatcheries that have stocked waters in Georgia and Tennessee with millions of trout.
You delivered before. Now we need your help again. During recent winters, volunteers from the Southeast and Gulf states have provided thousands of observations of monarch butterflies.
The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program gives hunters a great way to participate in getting venison, the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate.
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, certified a Savannah man as the newest state-record holder for a Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris).
Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt opportunity Nov. 16-17.
With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning a holiday gift list. This year, consider giving the gift of the outdoors to friends and family, with experiences that offer the thrill of nature and adventure. From waterfalls and lakes to yurts and cozy cabins, Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites provide unforgettable outdoor gifts and experiences for every type of nature lover.
DNR's First Commissioner Recognized with Rock Howard Award
Georgia’s State Parks continue to enhance accessibility in new and innovative ways, with the latest addition being EnChroma colorblind glasses at three of its most popular destinations: Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek and Skidaway Island state parks. Just in time to capture late fall foliage, visitors with red-green color vision deficiencies (colorblindness) can better experience vibrant autumn hues for the first time.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be inviting public input on the establishment of a new oyster mariculture zone on Jointer Creek in Glynn County.
Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 19th annual Youth Birding Competition invites resident children and teens to celebrate birds through a T-shirt art contest.