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May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Battlefield Tour

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Leave it to Beaver

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Where would you expect to see beavers in the park? Swim on by to learn about beavers and how they are master builders.
May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Constellation Can Lanterns

Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your own night sky lantern!
May 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snakes of Cane Creek

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
What is sneaky and slithery and lives at Cane Creek State Park? Meet a park interpreter to learn all about nature's fun, scaly friends and create your own bookmark out of snakeskin to take home.
May 2
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
May 2
2:30pm - 3:45pm

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 2
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Old as a Tree

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own “tree cookie” story.
May 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Feathers and Flocks Walk

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the winter birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of the lake in winter. All ages and abilities...
May 2
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Delta Woodlands Trail Guided Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile hike ventures through habitat for many species of plants and...
May 2
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Bennett Kayak Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp to enjoy a guided kayak tour of Lake Bennett. No paddling experience is required! Tours are limited, so please sign up at the visitor center. Individuals with their own kayaks are still required to register.
May 2
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 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Clever Crows

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's the park's Annual Birder Weekend. Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds.
May 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Nature Scavenger Hunt

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide the scavenger hunt list and necessary supplies. This will be...
May 2
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Game Scene Investigation

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see...
May 2
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sweet Treats at Bear Creek

Learn the basics of Dutch oven outdoor cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!