Free events in Valdosta, GA

Volunteers come together at Tifton Community Garden to care for the space while strengthening community connections. Recent efforts expressed appreciation for those who contributed, and there is an ongoing need for more help so the garden can continue to thrive.

Enjoy a Halloween stop with a treat for everyone. Children who arrive in costume can receive a complimentary small Blizzard, adding a sweet boost to their trick-or-treating.

Kitty Spivey, program coordinator at Pebble Hill Plantation, and Anna Yellen, a wildlife biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, lead a Lunch and Learn focused on how centuries of conservation have shaped local ecology. They will also highlight community science opportunities for all ages that offer practical ways to make a difference today. This free program takes place at the Thomasville History Center, and attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

This lunchtime session in the 2026 Bicentennial Lunch & Learn Speaker Series features Pebble Hill Plantation Program Coordinator Kitty Spivey and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Anna Yellen. The presentation explores the long arc of conservation in the region and how those efforts have shaped local ecology, then highlights practical ways community science projects can make a difference today. Admission is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch, and light refreshments will be available. This program is part of a collaborative Bicentennial series presented by the Thomasville History Center, the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, and Pebble Hill Plantation.