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Apr 18
8:00am - 5:00pm

Greatest Arkansas Cleanup

Stop by the visitor center to get supplies and find out where help is needed. Feel free to help for as long or as little as you can. Park staff will be available to sign any volunteer forms for school or organizations. For more information contact...
Apr 18
8:00am - 5:00pm

Greatest Arkansas Cleanup

33424 Spur 23 Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Stop by the Visitor Center to get supplies and find out where help is needed. Feel free to help for as long or as little as you can. Park staff will be available to sign any volunteer forms for school or organizations. For more information contact...
Apr 18
9:00am - 1:00pm

Park Cleanup

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Come volunteer for the Great American Cleanup. You can register in advance or arrive day-of. We hope you'll join us in helping keep our park clean!
Apr 18
10:00am - 2:00pm

Hands-On Candle Making Workshop

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. The...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

What's Biting: Largemouth Bass Edition

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure, but supplies are...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Basic Birding Hike

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Step onto the trail at Mount Nebo State Park for a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding hike. Using the three B’s—binoculars, a bird book, and the birds around us—participants will learn the basics of identifying common birds by sight and sound.
Apr 18
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
Apr 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Backpacking 101

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to!), how to properly distribute...
Apr 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wildflower Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 1/2-mile hike as we explore the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail.
Apr 18
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.
Apr 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Can-Stellations

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in creating your own portable constellation night light.
Apr 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
Apr 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
Apr 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Art in the Park Day: Paint the Moment

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Park through different types of art. Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to the park. Supplies are provided but limited.
Apr 18
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.