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May 25
11:00am - 3:00pm

Memorial Day Flag Planting

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Approximately 350 people died during the Battle of Prairie Grove; and the carnage from the battle stretched over the entire valley. On Memorial Day, we take time to especially honor those who perished in service. Visitors will be given information...
May 25
11:00am - 11:30am

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 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

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 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come enjoy a tour of the 1906 - 1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co.
May 25
11:30am - 12:30pm

Backyard Insect Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Cossatot Falls for an immersive ID walk. We...
May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cherokee Games

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they played to...
May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages!
May 25
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of baldcypress trees as we discover the secrets of the...
May 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
May 25
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.
May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's That Tree? Walk

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Do you know the difference between a hickory and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area to learn how to identify some of the common trees at Logoly State Park.
May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Necklace Making

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come hear the story of a tiny little bead that tells a big story! We will make our own beaded necklace to take home.
May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Discovery Walk

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Huckleberry trailhead for an easy, 1/5-mile hike to discover more about the native flora and fauna found in our park. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear.
May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Silent Invaders

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Come meet a park interpreter to learn about the invasive species that impact our park and what you can do to help protect our resources.