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May 22
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Campfire Trivia

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...
May 23

Keep Lake Frierson Beautiful

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for the Great American Cleanup, a nationwide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful. On May 23, help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying your favorite activities of...
May 23
8:00am - 10:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
May 23
8:30am - 8:45am

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 23
8:30am - 9:30am

All About Birds Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Join a park interpreter on the Waterleaf Trail to learn about birds and look for signs of who has been flying. This...
May 23
9:00am - 10:15am

Kayak Test Drive

6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but wanted a few tips? The best way to learn is to try it out with a guide! We will begin with some brief tips before giving you a chance to hop in a boat. Life jackets and paddles will be provided but all persons...
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scavenger Hunt & Hike

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way! This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Wetlands Walk on the Kingfisher Trail

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Meet a park interpreter as we traverse along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip and is on a...
May 23
9:00am - 11:00am

Great American Cleanup

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup even, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign. Volunteers can sign up beginning at 9 a.m. to help...
May 23
9:00am - 12:00pm

Volunteer Opportunity - Garden Day

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Want to help out the park in a unique way? Meet the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists and other volunteers to work on our native plant gardens around the park. Gloves will be available to use, but supplies are limited.
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Know Your State

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Wood Thrush Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Come enjoy a leisurely half-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. Meet at the Van...
May 23
9:00am - 12:00pm

Cemetery Preservation Workshop

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator, and how to do research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. This hands...
May 23
9:00am - 9:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring...
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding Hike

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. We will discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead...