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May 29
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 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Meet a Tree Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
May 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - Map Reading Basics

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What happens when the GPS fails? You use a map! Learn the basics of map reading to help you find your way.
May 29
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 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dragons and Damsels

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
These wonders of nature skim over the lake all summer. But their lives begin on the lake long before their wings cut through the air. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about how these magnificent...
May 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

CAN GOOD CANDLES

Reuse old tin cans, mason jars, or other safe containers to make citronella candles that help keep mosquitoes away. Bring an empty container if you have one; some supplies will be available.
May 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

CSI: Campground Scene Investigation

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The animals at Bull Shoals-White River State Park have been leaving behind evidence that can be used to identify them. Meet a park interpreter to investigate tracks and other signs of animal activity to find out what’s been going on in the campground...
May 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
May 29
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...
May 29
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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 29
3:00pm - 4:30pm

River Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to the Illinois River. This hike will explore the battle from the Union perspective and discuss some of the park’s natural resources. Meet at Hindman Hall.
May 29
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
May 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tracking Wildlife

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Learn how to find signs of wildlife by viewing prints, pelts, and other animal artifacts. See what you know by playing the animal tracks memory game. Then create a fun animal print craft to take home as a souvenir of your park visit.
May 29
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Stream Ecosystem Exploration

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center to learn more about the organisms living in streams at Woolly Hollow State Park. Be prepared to get your feet wet! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
May 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!