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May 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Know Your CCC's

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Did you know that the CCC’s had their own uniquely named newsletter for each location they were stationed at? This includes Devil’s Den! Come listen to a live reading of one of the newsletters and discover what happening around the camp just like the...
May 28
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Bat Discovery Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Bats aren't blind, they won't get stuck in your hair, and they're some of the Delta's most important nighttime hunters. Join a park interpreter for a guided twilight hike as we uncover the truth about these fascinating, often misunderstood animals...
May 28
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear their song, and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. This program lasts about 45 minutes.
May 29

Herbs and Herb Uses

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
May 29
9:00am - 10:00am

"Cleaning Up the Falls Trail" Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile hike to the park's seasonal waterfall is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the park's Ouachita Mountain landscape. We will be working together and...
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...
May 29
9:00am - 10:00am

Petit Jean Camping Basics

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a short class in how to set up camp at Petit Jean State Park. We will learn how to set up a tent, a camp kitchen, and so much more. This program will last about 1 hour...
May 29
10:00am - 10:30am

Those Raccoon Rascals

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
How do you stop raccoons from getting into your cooler? Discover the answer and more!
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...
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.
May 29
11:00am - 11:30am

Feel the Furs

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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.
May 29
11:00am - 11:30am

Wayfinders, Navigating Petit Jean

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC Chimney for a 30-minute beginner-friendly program on how to navigate using a compass. Whether you're new to compass skills or just need a quick refresher, this hands-on session at Petit Jean State Park will...
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.
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...