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May 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

What is a Museum? (An Intro for Youth ages 4-8)

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Kids ages 4 to 8 and their families are invited to join Plantation Agriculture Museum staff in celebrating International Museum Day by learning about the important work museums do and practicing using our museum manners while doing a scavenger hunt...
May 17
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
May 17
3:00pm - 3:45pm

What's That Tree? Walk

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area and learn how to identify some of the most common trees at Logoly State Park.
May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Trivia Jenga

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Think you know Arkansas and Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of plants, wildlife, and history in a game of Jenga with a trivia twist. If you are new to the area or just visiting, this game is a great way to learn more about your surroundings.
May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Critter Feeding

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more.
May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few...
May 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Camouflaged Critters

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflaged that our critters can use.
May 17
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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...
May 17
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
May 18
9:30am - 10:00am

Discover Rocks!

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Ouachita Mountains at Lake Catherine State Park are a treasure trove of rocks for you to discover! Explore the wonders of the Ouachitas with a park interpreter at the Trailhead.
May 18
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 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Opossums are Awesome

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you seen an opossum during your park visit? They have a bad reputation, but opossums are quite beneficial. Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
May 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
May 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Match That Mammal

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
May 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mighty Eagles

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird, the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you can aid in their continued protection.