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Apr 12
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Spring Ephemerals Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Do you want to get a glimpse of some of Petit Jean State Park’s most elusive and short-lived wildflowers? Join a park interpreter at Davies Bridge for a short hike and a look at some of the park's most uniquely adapted plant species. This hike lasts...
Apr 12
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park interpreter to learn more about camouflage!
Apr 12
7:30pm - 8:15pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear...
Apr 13
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
Apr 13
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Apr 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Signs of Wildlife Hike

Search for animal signs like tracks and scat with a park interpreter on 1/5-mile trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes.
Apr 13
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fun with Furs

Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive 30-minute session. All ages welcome.
Apr 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mighty Eagles

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird; the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you can aid in their continued protection.
Apr 13
4:30pm - 5:00pm

MTB Mondays: Fueling Your Ride

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit to learn what to eat and drink before, during, and after a mountain bike ride to keep your energy up on the trail.
Apr 14
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Apr 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Jasper Bingo

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond search area is required for program attendance.
Apr 14
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology found along the lakeshore...
Apr 14
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Adaptation Artistry

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these adaptations. We will create birds of our own with...
Apr 15
10:00am - 10:30am

Wellness Wednesday Hike

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Traversing through Elaine, Delta Heritage Trail is an ideal place to experience the outdoors and get some exercise. Here is your chance to meet up with others and join a park interpreter for a leisurely paced hike on an easy gravel surface trail...
Apr 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Tinkering for Tots

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed for our preschool visitors.