Curious about what what grows around you? What was once food and medicine are now viewed as weeds. This valuable knowledge has been nearly lost to time. Join a park interpreter and certified herbalist for a workshop that will help guide you through a...
2542 Hwy. 257
Lake Village, AR 71653
United States
For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive an assignment. Water, warm...
Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West
Mena, AR 71953
United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the...
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74
West Fork, AR 72774
United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We will cover the basics of temperature control, proper...
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join park interpreters as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find! This 1/2-mile round trip trail is rated easy to moderate.
131 Columbia Road 459
Magnolia, AR 71753
United States
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass course. We will have compasses you can use during the...
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring...
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.
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74
West Fork, AR 72774
United States
Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed lunch and a picnic blanket to enjoy a peaceful meal...
Join us at Millwood State Park for the Great Arkansas Cleanup. The park will be conducting litter control along our Waterfowl Way Trail (1.5 miles) and the lake shoreline. Contact the park for more information.
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...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
2027 State Park Entrance Road
Bismarck, AR 71929
United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other “herps.” Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake and discover more about the habitat of...
