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Apr 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Birding 101 Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
Apr 11
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Arkansas Rocks: How Stone Sharpens Steel

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The geological landscape of Arkansas provides many stones that are used in our daily life. Among these stones is novaculite, highly prized as a premier sharpening stone. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at sharpening your own knife on this...
Apr 11
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
Apr 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wild Animal Babies Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spring is here and that means it’s time for most wild animals to start their new families! But what should you do if you find a wild animal baby? Discover the answer as well as the secret of how their mothers help protect them from danger. A 15...
Apr 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
Apr 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm

"Alice in Wonderland” Tea Party

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
This fun (and slightly wacky) tea party is inspired by the 1865 book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. Children can attend the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, run in a caucus race, and more! Notes: This is for...
Apr 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Light Up My Life

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The people of Davidsonville didn’t have electric lights or batteries to help them see after dark, so they had to use other kinds of light to illuminate the dark. Join a park interpreter to learn about beeswax candles, betty lamps and more!
Apr 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bird Watching with a Ranger

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join us for a peaceful hour of birdwatching along the 1-mile hiking trail. Meet at the trailhead.
Apr 11
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Ropes, Knots, and History

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Knots are one of the simplest things you can know for being prepared for the great outdoors in Arkansas. All people of Arkansas’ history have used ropes and knots in their everyday life from the earliest American Indians and early Europeans up to the...
Apr 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Timeline of Trash

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Ever wonder what’s the harm in leaving an orange peel on the trail? Find out what it really means to Leave No Trace as you attend a family friendly Leave No Trace program. Learn the seven principles and understand how you can help preserve Mount Nebo...
Apr 11
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 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Kayaking Excursion

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at least...
Apr 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in learning about Arkansas' snakes and how their habitat is portected at Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Apr 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Monarch Migration Station

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face through an interactive game and find out what the park...
Apr 11
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...