WWALS Paddles Withlacoochee, Alapaha, Suwannee, etc. RIvers

Join us for the last Full Moon Paddle of the year. It is the third and final super moon of 2025, occurring when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. Come paddle out to watch the sun set, the moon rise, and there may be bats.
When: Gather 4:15 PM, launch 4:45 PM, moonrise 5:07 PM, sunset 5:31 PM, end 6:15 PM.
Please follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Safety: Be on time. If you miss the safety briefing, you cannot paddle with us. Each person in a boat, no matter how young or old, must wear a PFD.
You must have a light for your boat or some type of light to have on yourself (glow sticks work well, or head lamp, flashlight, etc.) so other boaters can see you in the dark. It will be totally dark after sunset.
A whistle is not required, but it’s a good idea in the dark.
Boats: Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have it.
Thanks to Lanier County and Banks Lake Outdoors for free boat rental for these WWALS Full Moon Paddles.
To reserve a kayak or canoe, please use this eventbrite ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kayak-canoe-reservation-for-banks-lake-full-cold-moon-2025-12-04-tickets-1747493814039?aff=oddtdtcreator
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. Please prepay the $10 online: https://wwals.net/outings
Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today
Click here for more info about this outing.

Join us for a relaxing winter weekend of paddling the Okefenokee, rustic camping, and campfire cooking. You can arrive anytime Friday evening. Tent, hammock and car campers do not need a reservation. We have the Red Top shelter #4 reserved and you can pitch your tent anywhere in that area. Camping fees are $15 per person per night, plus $8 for an addition person. Please have exact change. If you need hookup for a camper, call and reserve a site.
Saturday morning we'll leave camp at 8:30 and drive to Stephen C. Foster State park to launch. State Park fees apply, you can borrow a state park pass from any Ga. library if you don't already have a pass. National Park Passes are also acceptable for entry.
We'll paddle first to historic Billy's Island and take a short hike, then head back down river, passing Mixon's Hammock and on through the Narrows and the Sill. We'll take a lunch stop at the Sill and then head on to our take out at Griffis landing for a total of approximately 11 miles. Leave No Trace by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Back at camp we'll get the fire going and start cooking! Cooking is always optional but the more the merrier. There is no menu, absolutely anything goes. This is potluck at it's finest and all for campfire fun. Come sit around the fire and show us what you can do with your old cast iron, or roast hot dogs on a stick. Bring your own plates/bowls/utensils/drinks to help reduce waste.
Bring some firewood if you can, it gets dark early in December so we'll want to enjoy a nice campfire both nights and, most important, we'll need it for cooking Saturday night.
Sunday morning will be a leisurely packing up, drinking coffee and eating cinnamon rolls cooked by the fire in a cast iron dutch oven.
This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. Please pre-pay online before the outing at this link if you need to renew your annual membership, would like to become a member, or prefer to pay $10 as a non-member: https://wwals.net/outings. We can take cash at the outing.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Fla. and Ga. by becoming a WWALS member today! https://wwals.net/donations
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Join us for a cozy Meet & Greet Bonfire with the WWALS Watershed Coalition! This relaxed evening is a chance to connect with fellow members, meet new faces, and warm up around the fire. We’ll chat about upcoming outings, share updates on our advocacy work, and enjoy good food and great company.
Hosted by Janet Martin
What to Bring:
🔥 A bundle of firewood
🪑 A lawn chair
🥘 A dish to share (potluck style!)
🍻 Your own beverages (BYOB)
📖 A campfire story or two—bonus points for river tales!
Address: 3892 Hickory Grove Rd N, Valdosta, GA 31606
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 (ten dollars) for non-members. Please prepay the $10 online: https://wwals.net/outings
Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for more information.

Join floral artist Amanda Hall-Phillips for a hands-on wreath-making workshop using natural, foraged greenery—think cedar, pine, eucalyptus, seed pods, cones, vines, and other beautiful finds from our own woods and waterways. You’ll learn how to identify local plants, build a lush, oversized wreath, and style it for the season.
What’s Included:
All foraged greens & natural accents
18–20" base (finishes ~24–32"+, depending on your style)
Wire, tools to share, and expert instruction
Plant ID tips & sustainable foraging guidance
Bring (optional): hand pruners, garden gloves, a favorite ribbon, or any special natural bits you’d like to add.
Capacity: 20–25 makers — space is limited.
Fundraiser: It’s a sliding scale from $55 to $100. We recommend $75 for non-members or $65 for members. Click here for tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-local-wreath-workshop-fundraiser-for-wwals-tickets-1747859096609
Click here for more info about this event.