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May 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Ride a Historic Donkey Powered Picnic Swing

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...
May 23
11:00am - 12:30pm

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 views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479-967-5516) at...
May 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

BASELINE SURVEY TRAIL Hike

Join a park interpreter tracing the 1815 Louisiana Purchase baseline. Use maps/compasses to demo the rectangular survey system; discuss gum tree markers. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk with history. This hike is great for all ages.
May 23
11:00am - 11:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
May 23
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 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
May 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
May 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Animal Mythbusters

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives. From catching warts from a toad to lots of other myths, many of your questions could be answered.
May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Taking Flight: Why Birds Migrate

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore the journey of migrating birds and the many hazards that they face, wrapping up with a fun migration game!
May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Birding 101

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...
May 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rocky Valley Hike to the East Quarry/Crystalized Tears Monument Art

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, learning about the flora, fauna, and geology we...
May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bird Watching Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join us for a peaceful hour of birdwatching along this 1-mile hiking trail. Meet at the JP Shelter. Binoculars and a guidebook will be available.
May 23 - 24
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 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to find at Crowley's Ridge State Park? What do they eat? Where do they live? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes.
May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rock Cycle Game

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.