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May 10
9:00am - 10:00am

"Reading Nature's Morning Newspaper" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1 or 2-mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals.
May 10
9:00am - 10:30am

Wings over the Water Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot, as we cruise along the shoreline to spot winter waterfowl, wading birds, and resident species, learning tips for identifying birds by sight and sound along the way...
May 10
10:00am - 10:45am

Trailblazer's Crossing Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring drinking water and insect repellant.
May 10
10:00am - 10:45am

"Trees and Stories they Tell" Guided Hike

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trees line much of the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park interpreter for a guided hike lasting...
May 10
10:00am - 11:30am

A Hike of Many Colors

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The forest at Logoly State Park is full of color, especially at this time of year. Join the park interpreter for a 1.25-mile hike to search for the colors of the woods. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
May 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass! Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
May 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Coffee with a Ranger: Birding Chat

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Start your morning with fresh coffee and even fresher bird stories. Join park staff for a relaxed, sit-down program all about the birds of Lake Chicot State Park. As you sip your coffee, we'll explore who's flying through the Delta, how to identify...
May 10
10:00am - 11:15am

UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest finds, examine clues and try to identify the unknown...
May 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up Louisiana Purchase State Park

AR Hwy 362 Holly Grove, AR 72069 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup is planned for Louisiana Purchase State Park. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project, or individuals. All cleaning...
May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Who Needs a Tree?

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park...
May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
May 10
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
May 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet the Neighbors

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
As you visit Lake Frierson State Park, you enter a place that many call home. Join the park interpreter to learn about our native mammal neighbors. Touch and examine real animal fur, and discover what talents our neighbors have to survive the wild.
May 10
2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Colors of History

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to...
May 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile hike along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures, and other distinguishing traits. Please wear sturdy...