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SUMMARY:Etowah River Cleanup Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Fall Etowah River Cleanup\nJoin us to clean up the Etowah River and the land around it! Every fall\, volunteers across Georgia head to their local rivers for Rivers Alive. This is our chance to give back to the river that runs through the heart of Canton. No experience is needed\, and volunteers of all ages are welcome. \nHow the day works\n\n9 a.m.: Meet at the UERA office\, check in and grab breakfast.\nMorning: Pick up your supplies and head out in teams to clean up along the river.\nLunchtime: Return to the office for lunch with your fellow volunteers.\n\nWhat to wear and bring\n\nOld clothes and boots or shoes that can get wet and muddy\nWork gloves and a trash picker\, if you have them\nA refillable water bottle and sunscreen\n\nWe’ll provide\n\nGloves\, trash bags and a limited number of trash pickers\nBreakfast and lunch for all volunteers\nRivers Alive cleanup T-shirts\, while supplies last\n\nStay for the whole day or come for just a few hours. Every bag of trash we pull out is trash that won’t wash downstream.
URL:https://www.etowahriver.org/event/etowah-river-clean-up-fall-2026/
LOCATION:UERA Office\, 180 McClure St.\, Canton\, GA\, 30114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Etowah River Alliance":MAILTO:info@etowahriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Halloween Etowah Kayak Trip
DESCRIPTION:Trade your broomsticks for paddles!\nJoin us this Halloween for a haunt on the Etowah River – a 9-mile float through autumn mist\, fall foliage\, and maybe a river monster or two. Whether you’re paddling in costume or just lurking along for the ride\, this frightfully fun float offers a smooth\, organized journey from drop-off to push-off. \nBring your own kayak. Watercraft will not be available to rent. \nBuy Tickets\n\nSpooky Schedule\n\n8:00 AM — Shuttle Setup & Boat Drop-off: Unload your watercraft at\nScenic Etowah River Park\n (Hwy 9 in Dawsonville\, GA) then drive your getaway vehicle down to the Kelly Bridge Canoe Launch. Our phantom shuttle will conjure you right back to the starting line.\n9:00 AM — Safety Briefing: A quick\, mandatory briefing on river rules and safety—because turning into a river ghost is not on the itinerary!\n9:30 AM — Launch: All boats launch!\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: October 31 (Halloween Morning)\nDistance & Time: ~9 miles (approx. 3–5 hours of spellbinding floating)\nStart Location: Scenic Etowah River Park on HWY 9 in Dawsonville\, GA\nEnd Location: Kelly Bridge Canoe Launch\n\nPricing & Entry\n\n$15 — Paddle registration (non-members)\n$30 — Includes event paddle registration + full membership\n\nGrab your gear\, dust off your best river-safe costume\, and prepare for a spooky Halloween morning on the Etowah!
URL:https://www.etowahriver.org/event/2026-halloween-etowah-kayak-trip/
LOCATION:Scenic Etowah River Park\, 6046 GA-9\, Dawsonville\, GA\, 30534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kayak Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Etowah River Alliance":MAILTO:info@etowahriver.org
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SUMMARY:November Hike at Talking Rock Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November hike at Talking Rock Nature Preserve! This park lets you choose your adventure\, with 3 to 6 miles of easy trail and a few inclines. \nWe’ll hike 3 miles together as a group\, then anyone who wants to stay outside and play can add on more miles. The trails are well maintained and take you deep into the woods\, but they loop around\, so it’s easy to hike as much or as little as you like. \nDetails\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, at 9:00 a.m.\nWhere: Talking Rock Nature Preserve\, 1846 Carns Mill Rd\, Talking Rock\, GA 30175. Meet in the parking lot.\nDistance: 3 miles as a group\, with the option to extend to 6\nDifficulty: Easy\, with a few inclines\nCost: Free\, and there’s no parking fee\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nComfortable shoes and layers for a November morning\nWater and a snack\nA few dollars to donate to trail maintenance\, if you’re so inclined\n\nAfter the Hike\nThe preserve isn’t far from the town of Talking Rock\, which offers food and drinks. Bigun’s BBQ is also just across Hwy 515 for BBQ and burgers. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.etowahriver.org/event/november-hike-talking-rock-nature-park-2026/
LOCATION:Talking Rock Nature Park\, 1846 Carns Mill Rd\, Talking Rock\, GA\, 30175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Etowah River Alliance":MAILTO:info@etowahriver.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Conservation Weekend Midway at Camp Woodruff
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Etowah River Alliance is joining the Conservation Weekend Midway at Woodruff Scout Camp in Blairsville\, part of the Atlanta Area Council’s 2026 Conservation Weekend (November 13–15). \nStop by our table on Saturday to learn about the environmental issues facing the Upper Etowah watershed and to explore ideas for potential Eagle Scout projects. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\nWhere: Woodruff Scout Camp\, Blairsville\, GA\nEvent: Conservation Weekend Midway (Atlanta Area Council)\n\nAbout Conservation Weekend\nConservation Weekend is a three-day event dedicated to conservation and learning. Scouts choose from 19 merit badges\, conservation projects\, and other trainings across three sessions\, all taught by instructors who are experts in their fields. Saturday evening wraps up with a conservation-themed workshop of games and information\, followed by a cracker barrel for everyone. \nPopular sessions fill quickly\, so register early. \nRegister for Conservation Weekend
URL:https://www.etowahriver.org/event/conservation-weekend-midway-camp-woodruff-2026/
LOCATION:Woodruff Scout Camp\, 31 Woodruff Dr.\, Blairsville\, GA\, 30512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:December Hike at Garland Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our December hike on the East Side Loop at Garland Mountain in Waleska! This moderate 4.1-mile loop is a great way to start the holiday season outdoors. \nWe’ll meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Garland Mountain parking lot and take some time to meet and greet before we head out. The hike itself should take 1 to 2 hours\, and we’ve set aside the whole morning\, so there’s no rush. \nDetails\n\nWhen: Saturday\, December 5\, 2026\, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nWhere: Garland Mountain\, 1411 Garland Mountain Way\, Waleska\, GA 30183. Meet in the parking lot.\nDistance: 4.1-mile loop\nDifficulty: Moderate\nTime on trail: About 1 to 2 hours\nCost: Free\, with no entry fees\, parking fees\, or permits\nParking: Large gravel lot with pull-through trailer parking\nRestrooms: Available at the trailhead\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nSturdy shoes and warm layers for a December morning\nWater and a snack\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.etowahriver.org/event/december-hike-garland-mountain-2026/
LOCATION:Garland Mountain Horse & Hiking Trails\, 1411 Garland Mountain Way\, Waleska\, GA\, 30183\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hike
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