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May 3
10:00am - 10:45am

"Tap into Nature" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This is our Annual Birder Weekend. Knock, knock—who’s there? Woodpeckers! Discover the wonders of these amazing birds as we hike along a 0.5-mile section of the intermediate Outlaw Loop.
May 3
10:00am - 12:00pm

Women in the Woods: Fly Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Ladies, get ready to be hooked onto a new hobby and experience Lake Frierson in a new way with Fly Fishing 101. We’ll cover all the fundamentals from rods & reels, rigging, fly selection, fly tying, basic casting and more. All equipment and supplies...
May 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Adventure

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the interpreter for a bird hunting trip (binoculars or cameras only). Spring migration is starting and the ridge is home to multitudes of migrating birds.
May 3
10:00am - 10:45am

Discovering Nature Journals

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. All materials are provided.
May 3
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 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Micro Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find! This is 0.5-mile round trip hike is rated easy to moderate.
May 3
10:00am - 11:00am

SIGNS OF WILDLIFE and ANIMAL SPOTTING Hike

Search for animal signs like tracks and scat with a park interpreter on this 1/5-mile trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
May 3
11:00am - 11:30am

Winged Wonders

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It’s the park's Den Annual Birder Weekend! Learn about some of the different birds that soar over Devil’s Den State Park during the day and even at night.
May 3
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Fishing with Family & Friends

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Cane Creek State Park is o pening Shady Pond to junior anglers ages 15 years old and younger. Bring your family and friends along with your own fishing pole, bait and tackle. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing.
May 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

"Birding 101" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the Seven Hollows trailhead. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you will learn to spot...
May 3
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup event is planned for Delta Heritage Trail State Park at the visitor center. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project or...
May 3
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
May 3
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.
May 3
1:30pm - 2:30pm

FUN WITH FURS

Touch and examine real furs with a park interpreter while learning about the park’s native mammals. This activity is family-friendly and great for curious minds of all ages.
May 3
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fur Trapping and Trading

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
In the heyday of Davidsonville and even before, trapping animals for their skins and furs was a way that many people made a living. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different animals that were trapped, why the furs were so valuable...