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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

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 - 2:45pm

Meet a Snake

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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

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.
May 16
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life on the Web

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.
May 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Catch of the Day

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
May 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Kids to Parks Day: Nature Journaling

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art! Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park.
May 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Corn Husk Figurines

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exploration, opportunity and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about an early toy that was made by the early children and make one of your own.
May 16
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Hike the Solar System

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Embark on an exploration of the solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet. Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, you will gain a greater understanding of our solar...
May 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Who Goes There?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their habitat.
May 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Dutch oven outdoor cooking is the perfect way to celebrate togetherness in the outdoors. Join a park interpreter to learn about the significance of Dutch oven cooking in Arkansas, then stay as we make a tasty Dutch oven treat together. Advanced...
May 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunset Kayaking Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the Park Interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot while paddling through cypress groves and along...
May 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Microscopic Mayhem

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There's an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather specimen samples. Back indoors, learn how to prepare slides and peer into the miniature mayhem of the...
May 16
8:00pm - 10:00pm

New Moon Island Stargazing

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Last night marked a new moon, which means great conditions for stargazing! Set out on a scenic cruise to enjoy the beauty of DeGray Lake at sunset. As the light fades, we will make our way to a remote island and disembark for some star gazing on the...