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May 29
9:00am - 4:00pm

Weave a Large White Oak Shopping Basket

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
*******Click Here for More Information or to Register********* Learn to weave this perennial favorite Ozark traditional style shopping basket in this hands-on class. You learn to weave the Large Shopper basket, it has a 6" x 12" woven oak rectangle...
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May 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Marsh Mystery

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the...
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May 29
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.
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May 29
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.
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May 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - Map Reading Basics

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What happens when the GPS fails? You use a map! Learn the basics of map reading to help you find your way.
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May 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

CAN GOOD CANDLES

Reuse old tin cans, mason jars, or other safe containers to make citronella candles that help keep mosquitoes away. Bring an empty container if you have one; some supplies will be available.
May 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dragons and Damsels

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
These wonders of nature skim over the lake all summer. But their lives begin on the lake long before their wings cut through the air. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about how these magnificent...
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May 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

CSI: Campground Scene Investigation

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The animals at Bull Shoals-White River State Park have been leaving behind evidence that can be used to identify them. Meet a park interpreter to investigate tracks and other signs of animal activity to find out what’s been going on in the campground...
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May 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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...
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May 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tracking Wildlife

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Learn how to find signs of wildlife by viewing prints, pelts, and other animal artifacts. See what you know by playing the animal tracks memory game. Then create a fun animal print craft to take home as a souvenir of your park visit.
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May 29
3:00pm - 4:30pm

River Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to the Illinois River. This hike will explore the battle from the Union perspective and discuss some of the park’s natural resources. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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May 29
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Stream Ecosystem Exploration

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center to learn more about the organisms living in streams at Woolly Hollow State Park. Be prepared to get your feet wet! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
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May 29
5:00pm - 5:45pm

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K. Ranger! Please bring leashes, water...
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May 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!
May 29
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature's version of a mystery puzzle. We'll dissect real pellets to uncover what owls...
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