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Apr 17
11:00am - 11:45am

Plant Armor Hike: From Thorns to Toxins

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
Apr 17
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
Apr 17
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bats vs. Moths

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get ready to discover how bats hunt insects like moths and how those insects try to avoid getting eaten during a game of Bats vs. Moths.
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Moonlit Mountain: Constructing the Constellations

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Take the stars home with you by building a constellation projector with a few household objects. Hear the stories behind your chosen constellation, then see what conditions are best for using your projector. Note: This program is part of the Moonlit...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Awesome Rocks

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Day Use Area to explore the awesome rocks and minerals found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Learn about the park's fascinating geology while looking at rocks under a special microscope.
Apr 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to...
Apr 17
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ozark Chinquapins

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts currently happening at Bull Shoals-White River State Park...
Apr 17
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Catch of the Day

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
Apr 17
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Moonlit Mountain: Hike the Solar System

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Embark on an exploration of our solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet! Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, you will gain a greater understanding of our solar...
Apr 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunset Kayaking Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the Park Interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot while paddling through cypress groves and along...
Apr 17
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Campfire Weekend Adventure Welcome

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Start your weekend outdoor adventure and get a glimpse of what is happening in the natural world along Delta Heritage Trail. Spring is prime time for birds rearing their young. Meet at the visitor center and join us at a campfire as we discover the...
Apr 17
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Romancing the Stone

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Climbers have had a nearly 50 year long love affair with the Hartshorn Sandstone of Petit Jean Mountain. This past fall they finally tied the knot, pun intended. Join a park interpreter at the CCC Room in Mather Lodge to learn the history of climbing...
Apr 17
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is 1-mile round-trip.