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May 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingfisher Trail Hike: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate Wonderful Wetlands Weekend by exploring a wetland firsthand! This walk travels a 0.5-mile paved loop, where we will meander along the shoreline of the Little Maumelle River and discover why our wetlands are so important to the local ecology...
May 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Nature Journaling

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature. All materials provided. Appropriate for all ages.
May 16
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
May 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Amphibians and Reptiles of Hobbs Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Meet some of our live animal “ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the forest habitat at Hobbs. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
May 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owl Pass Walk: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass! Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
May 16
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
May 16
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 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Painting Mount Nebo

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
For centuries, people have come to Mount Nebo seeking meaning, healing, refuge, and inspiration. Join a park interpreter for some nature viewing and storytelling while making a watercolor painting to take home.
May 16
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 cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

River Safari

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter. Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided. Dress water ready.
May 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Peach Cobbler & A History of Dutch Ovens

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter to cook Peach Cobbler over the fire and learn about the Dutch oven's importance in Arkansas' history! After watching a demo on making peach cobbler, relax on the patio and enjoy your sweet treat. To pay and reserve your spot...
May 16
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 cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
May 16
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pollinators and their 'Buds'

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

International Museum Day: Behind-The-Scenes Tour

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
To celebrate International Museum Day, join park staff in taking a sneak peek at how museum artifacts are stored when not on display. Discover how the museum acquires and preserves its collection with a guided behind-the-scenes tour of Plantation...
May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kids to Parks Day: Nature Clue Crew Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What clues do animals leave behind on the trails? Join the Nature Clue Crew to find out as we trek along 1-mile of immediate section of the Devil’s Racetrack! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, water, and insect repellant.