Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
Join us at Oxbow for nature, learning, and connection all month long! Explore family and adult programs, special events, community meetings, and more—find details and registration online.
Every Saturday
Enjoy free, family-friendly drop-in programs every Saturday!
Nature Play
10:00am-12:00pm
Nature Play is lightly guided by Oxbow Meadows volunteers and is designed to encourage
children and adults to be creative while exploring nature.
Discovery Time
2:00pm-4:00pm
Enjoy exploring our facility at your own pace. Families can visit our exhibits, discover
wildlife, and enjoy learning throughout the center.
No registration needed. Just stop on by!
2026 Meetings
Chattahoochee Valley Beekeeping Association
Keeping Bees. Building Community
6:00 pm | Free and open to the public
What to expect:
- Introductions and announcements
- Educational presentation or hands-on demo
- Open Q&A with experienced beekeepers
- Networking
- Raffles
2026 Meetings at Oxbow Meadows:
- January 12, 2026
- February 9, 2026
- April 13, 2026
- June 8, 2026
- August 10, 2026
- November 9. 2026
October 3, 2026
Nature Babies
9:30am-10:15am | $5 per child
Enjoy this hands-on program that provides an opportunity for young children ages 3
to 6 to connect with nature. Children will have the chance to learn through exploration,
creativity, and hands-on discovery.
The Oozing Pumpkin
11:00am-11:30am | $3 per child
Join us for a messy science experiment! Learn about chemical reactions and the fun
of mad science!
October 3, 2026
Help the Hooch
Every year, Keep Columbus Beautiful partners with Columbus Water Works to remove approximately
105 tons of trash from our environment! The Chattahoochee River, which supplies 100%
of the daily water used by Middle Chattahoochee Communities, is vital to our region's
health, development, and sustainability. By participating in Help the Hooch, you contribute
to preserving the natural beauty of Columbus, attracting businesses, enhancing quality
of life, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship.
Tri Community Clean Up
8:30-11:30
Pick your own clean up spot or choose from over 25 locations, including Oxbow Meadows.
Watershed Fetival
11:00-2:00
Location: Synovus Park
FREE food, live music, giveaways, commemorative T-shirts, and good vibes!
October 10, 2026
Please note that Oxbow Meadows will be closed to the public Saturday October 10 for building renovation. S
October 17, 2026
Early Bird Family Hike
9:00am-10:00am | Free
Join us for an Early Bird Walk, a guided morning hike along our nature trail. Families
and children of all ages will enjoy identifying birds, listening for bird calls, and
exploring.
Birds of Prey with Earthquest
11:00-12:00 | FREE
Join us at the FREE Birds of Prey Show! Steve Hoddy of Earthquest will show many different
birds of prey and their amazing skills throughout the show.
Build a Bird Feeder
12:00pm-1:00am | $5 per child
Build a tasty treat for your backyard birds by making a pinecone bird feeder! We will
use natural materials to build a bird feeder and learn about our feathered friends!
(crisco on pinecones, bird seed, yarn optional to hang it from a branch, discovery
forest)
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Savage Hart Wildlife Rehabilitation Open House & Fundraiser
Join us for Savage Hart Wildlife Rehabilitation’s Annual Open House & Fundraiser!
Event Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: 303 Hudson Mill Rd., Hamilton, GA
Savage Hart's Open House is the one day each year we open our wildlife hospital to the public! Come take a look behind the scenes, learn more about wildlife rehabilitation, and meet some of the other local organizations working to protect Georgia’s native wildlife and natural resources.
Savage Hart Open House Details
2026 Closings
Oxbow will be closed the following 2026 dates:
- January 1-3, 2026
- June 19, 2026
- July 3-4, 2026
- October 9-10, 2026
- November 26-28, 2026
- December 25-31, 2026
- January 1-2, 2027