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Basic Tinsmithing
Monday, March 16, 2026 - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In this 3-day class, Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, March 18, you'll start with a flat sheet of metal and cut out various shapes with a pair of tin snips. You'll then fold, roll, bend, and solder these…
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Broom Making 201
Monday, March 16, 2026 - Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This 5-day workshop will help you master the art of broom making. Go beyond the basics with color, design, layers, and plaiting patterns to make your handcrafted brooms as beautiful as they are…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Collection
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum will be collecting glass recycling at the museum as part of the Great American Cleanup. Glass bottles, jars and containers are welcome. Information on how to recycle…
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Wellness Wednesday Hike at Delta Heritage Trail
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Arkansas City is located at the southern terminus of Delta Heritage Trail and is an ideal place to begin an outdoor fitness journey with family and friends. Meet at the Arkansas City trailhead Office…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Tinkering for Tots
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Does your preschooler often ask "why," "what" and "how"? Does your child like to explore and build? Come to the museum to indulge your child's curiosity. Tinkering for Tots is a program on the third…
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Resourceful Raptors - Vultures
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
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Bear Cave Hike
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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…
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Talk Like a Sailor 101
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes. This program will last…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Cleaning up the Falls
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile shortcut to the falls is the perfect route for working together and practicing good stewardship of the park by picking…
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Lake Cruise
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Birds of Petit Jean
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to see a few during your stay.…
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Knots for Anglers
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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Snake Smarts
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled…
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Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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…
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Butterflies vs. Moths
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth.
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Guess That Critter!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
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