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Jun 1
10:00am - 11:00am

DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES

Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park interpreter to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas.
Jun 1
10:00am - 10:30am

Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
Jun 1
10:00am - 10:45am

Discovering Nature Journals

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. All materials are provided.
Jun 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.
Jun 1
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Mammals: Feel the Furs

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the...
Jun 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Preserving Ozark Chinquapin

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center porch (area where rocking chairs are located) to learn more about our park's effort to preserve the threatened Ozark Chinquapin. Together we will take a short walk to our chinquapin restoration area and...
Jun 1
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...
Jun 1
4:30pm - 5:00pm

MTB Mondays: Trail Talk Bingo

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit to get familiar with common mountain bike terms through a fun, interactive bingo game designed for riders of all levels.
Jun 1
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Sunset-Moonrise Cruise

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise on DeGray Lake with the setting sun as our backdrop, giving way to a full moon's glow to light our course. Seating is limited—reservations are required and can be made beginning noon the day before at the marina, (501)...
Jun 2
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
Jun 2
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
Jun 2
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.
Jun 2
11:00am - 11:45am

Guess That Creature

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
How well do you know the creatures of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We will identify photos, objects, and sounds from the park. You may know more than you think! Your whole family is welcome to...
Jun 2
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
Jun 2
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.