For the 2008-2009 school year our programs will be offered to school groups free of charge. The programs complement the Georgia science and social studies QCCs or GPS and the North American Association for Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education. The  GPS relevant for the program are linked below.  

Forms for teachers, information for chaperones and frequently asked questions can be found under the education: printable resources section. 

Private and public school buses are admitted to Stone Mountain Park for free! 

Please contact Brian McKnight:  770-498-5620  Email: Stone Mountain Education Programs 

High School

Service Learning Program                                                                                                  3 Hours     Science GPS: SCSh1, SCSh2, SEV2, SEV3, SEV5, SB4                                                            Students learn about the importance of biodiversity and develop a feeling of ownership of Stone Mountain Park by working to restore a native plant garden. The program is designed to improve the environment and educate students and the public about invasive plants. 

On the day of the field trip, students travel to the Nature Garden Trails in Stone Mountain Park.  Students learn about the forest ecosystem during a 45 minute forest hike. This knowledge is used to identify and remove invasive plants from a selected site, then replant the area with native plants. Finally, students place plant labels and mark their plants to alert Park visitors to the project’s purpose. 

All tools and materials are provided. School must provide water, snacks and transportation to the Park.

Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                                                        Post-Trip Activity

Information about other Stone Mountain Park field trip opportunities can be found at the Stone Mountain Park attractions site. For lunch and park souvenirs, please visit the attractions area at Memorial Hall and the Skylift! You can schedule group reservations for park attractions by calling Park Sales at 770-498-5636. We will be happy to work with you and help you to design and schedule a full day at the park, combining an outdoor field trip experience and a visit to one of the park attractions! 

Please remind your students to wear appropriate shoes and to bring water and a snack!