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Apr 18
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while exploring on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour on Lake Fort Smith. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register at the marina or call (479) 369-1018. Ages under 6 are not...
Apr 18
10:00am - 12:00pm

10 Essentials for Outdoor Adventures

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Everyone who spends time outdoors should know the 10 essential items you should take with you on your outdoor adventures. Help a park interpreter pack these essential items as they discuss why you need them. A 15-minute interactive program will start...
Apr 18
10:00am - 12:00pm

The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Adventures

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Everyone who spends time outdoors should know the 10 essential items you should take with you on your outdoor adventures. Help a park interpreter pack these essential items as they discuss why you need them. A 15-minute interactive program will start...
Apr 18
10:00am - 12:00pm

Confluence Connections Hike

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter in the boat launch parking lot (parking near river directly across from boat...
Apr 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Club: Signs of Wildlife Hike

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter for Lake Sylvia's monthly Nature Club program! This month, we will take a 0.5-mile hike near Camp Ouachita Historic Site to discover signs of wildlife. On this trek, we will learn different ways we can find traces of various...
Apr 18
10:00am - 2:00pm

Hands-On Candle Making Workshop

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. The...
Apr 18
10:30am - 11:00am

Fire in the Forest

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore prescribed burns and their role in forest management. While fire is often seen as destructive, it is an important and beneficial tool that helps maintain healthy forests, reduce wildfire risk and support native...
Apr 18
11:00am - 11:30am

Art in the Park Day Hike: Nature Photography on the Monument Trails

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Parkthrough different types of art! Be sure to bring your camera and learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test. We'll be wandering down a short section (0.25-mile) of the Devil's...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Apr 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Backpacking 101

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to!), how to properly distribute...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

What's Biting: Largemouth Bass Edition

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure, but supplies are...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Basic Birding Hike

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Step onto the trail at Mount Nebo State Park for a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding hike. Using the three B’s—binoculars, a bird book, and the birds around us—participants will learn the basics of identifying common birds by sight and sound.
Apr 18
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wildflower Hike

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup of wildflowers. Join a park interpreter on an easy to...
Apr 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wildflower Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 1/2-mile hike as we explore the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail.