Arkansas State Park Events

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May 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Legends of Petit Jean

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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May 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herbs and Herb Uses

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Make your own Button Bracelets

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
During and after the Civil War, one of the most popular ways to make jewelry was to repurpose items soldiers had access to. Uniform buttons were often used to make necklaces or bracelets. Soldiers could send them home to family, but families and...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Pollinators and their Buds

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying! Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Museum tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a museum interpreter for a guided tour of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. You'll hear the story of the oil boom in South Arkansas and walk through a recreation of Boomtown Smackover.
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May 24
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.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snake Smarts

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Can you identify Arkansas native snakes? Do you know how to keep yourself safe while on the trail or at home? Join a park interpreter for a brief lesson on simple species identification, debunking myths, and the Do's and Don'ts for safe interactions...
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hike to the Big Bluff Overlook

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scenery of Bull Shoals-White River State Park on a guided hike to the Big Bluff overlook. This hike is moderately strenuous. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wetland Safari Walk

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in the park's ecosystem.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Picture Frames

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Time Magic & Medicine Show

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Step into a world of mystery, folklore, and old-time remedies with the Old-Time Magic & Medicine Show with magician Rocky Clements in the Magic Shop at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Blending traditional Ozark storytelling with sleight-of-hand...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ponder Safari Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wildlife safari hike around Lake Ponder. Dive into the natural world of our native wildlife.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Snakes of Lake Chicot

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park. Whether they’re venomous or nonvenomous, all snakes have...
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