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Owl's Last Supper
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
                            
                        
            
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        Silent Flight
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
                            
                        
            
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        Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                             What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
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        What's for Lunch
                                    Tuesday, November 04, 2025
                                            / 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
                            
                        
            
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        Match that Mammal
                                    Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
                            
                        
            
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        Snakes of Arkansas
                                    Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 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 see a speckled…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
                            
                        
            
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        Know Your Knots
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter to discover how to make your…
                            
                        
            
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        Mammals of the Mountain
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!
                            
                        
            
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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity. 
                            
                        
            
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        Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…
                            
                        
            
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        Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            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.…
                            
                        
            
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        Possum Passel
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park…
                            
                        
            
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        Night Flight
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about our silent hunters that come out when the sun goes down. We will talk about some of their unique features including looking at an owl pellet.…
                            
                        
            
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        Where the Rivers Meet
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past
and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join
a park interpreter to
learn about "stewardship" and…
                            
                        
            
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        Autumn Stargazing
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…
                            
                        
            
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        Canstellations
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided. 
                            
                        
            
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        Women in the Woods Campout
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
                                            / 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            “Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir  Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
                            
                        
            
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