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Apr 30
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tools of Survival

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing, building, and daily life in the Arkansas River...
Apr 30
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
May 1 - 3

Birder Weekend

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate our special feathered friends! There are bird-themed programs and birder walks for you to enjoy! Whether you’re an expert or a novice birder, everyone is welcome. Click here for a detailed schedule...
May 1
9:00am - 9:15am

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 1
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Songs Walk on the Monument Trails

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's Devil's Den Annual Birder Weekend! Enjoy a morning walk along the southern terminus. This is a moderate 2.2-mile walk. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant, and your favorite bird book field guide. This walk is all...
May 1
9:00am - 4:00pm

Crochet a Round Rag Rug

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Learn to give old linens new life! In this hands-on class, we’ll take recycled and thrifted bed sheets, cut them into strips and crochet them into beautiful round rag rugs. This traditional craft is simple, practical and a wonderful way to create...
May 1
10:00am - 2:00pm

Territorial Arkansas Living History School Day

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and come explore town as it would have been during a...
May 1
10:00am - 11:00am

Bear Creek Nature Detective Hike

Join a park interpreter to observe, study and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats around us.
May 1
10:00am - 11:45am

Birding 101 Walk

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a relaxed-paced, 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellent...
May 1
10:00am - 10:15am

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 1
11:00am - 11:45pm

Geocaching Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
May 1
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
May 1
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Knot Tying

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
May 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern Cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
May 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

American Alligator

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native ecosystems. After learning about this reptile, join the...