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May 24
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Leave No Trace Watercolors

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to create your own watercolor painting as we learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for visitors and animals for years to come. All supplies...
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May 24
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Campfire Craft

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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May 24
12:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Kayak Adventure: Kate Adams Lake

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Get outdoors and experience the Delta on a guided kayak tour on Kate Adams Lake. Explore the natural world and rich cultural history of the lake and Arkansas City. We will meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead Office and then caravan in your personal...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Fungus Among Us Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Is fungus helpful or harmful? Discover the complicated world of fungus as we hike along a short 0.5-mile section of the Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
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May 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herbs and Herb Uses

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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May 24
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...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Pollinators and their Buds

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying! Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Legends of Petit Jean

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.
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Make your own Button Bracelets

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
During and after the Civil War, one of the most popular ways to make jewelry was to repurpose items soldiers had access to. Uniform buttons were often used to make necklaces or bracelets. Soldiers could send them home to family, but families and...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun-filled family activity. Discover birds that call Lake Fort Smith State Park home. Craft a bird feeder to help our feathered friends as they prepare for the coming season. Be aware, peanut butter will be used in the...
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Museum tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a museum interpreter for a guided tour of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. You'll hear the story of the oil boom in South Arkansas and walk through a recreation of Boomtown Smackover.
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May 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.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hike to the Big Bluff Overlook

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scenery of Bull Shoals-White River State Park on a guided hike to the Big Bluff overlook. This hike is moderately strenuous. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
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