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May 25
10:30am - 11:00am

What's Blooming in the Heritage Herb Garden Today

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Discover what’s in season at the Heritage Herb Garden with our “What’s Blooming” program. Join garden staff for a guided stroll through the beds to see what herbs, flowers, and heirloom plants are thriving right now. Learn about traditional and...
May 25
11:00am - 11:45am

Checkpoint Challenge

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Calling all nature detectives; join a park interpreter for a mystery-solving navigation challenge. We will learn how to use a compass and find hidden clues to solve a nature mystery. Can you crack the case? This program is fun for the whole family.
May 25
11:00am - 11:45pm

Ten Essentials Challenge

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring...
May 25
11:00am - 11:30am

American Alligator

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native ecosystems. After learning about this reptile, join the...
May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few...
May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
May 25
11:30am - 12:30pm

Backyard Insect Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Cossatot Falls for an immersive ID walk. We...
May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages!
May 25
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of baldcypress trees as we discover the secrets of the...
May 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
May 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
May 25
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 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's That Tree? Walk

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Do you know the difference between a hickory and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area to learn how to identify some of the common trees at Logoly State Park.
May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Lego Oil Derrick Challenge

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Can you create an oil derrick with Legos? Learn what oil derricks do and then show off your Legos to build a model of one. Small pieces will be available which may not be suitable for very small children.
May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mammal Mania

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What mammals would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? Join a park interpreter to dive into the amazing world of mammals by investigating their furs, skulls and more.