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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join Park Interpreters Cathy and Victoria as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for the first ever backpacking trip at…
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Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join Park Interpreters Cathy and Victoria as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for the first ever backpacking trip at…
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Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join Park Interpreters Cathy and Victoria as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for the first ever backpacking trip at…
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Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Sunday, September 29, 2024 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join Park Interpreters Cathy and Victoria as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for the first ever backpacking trip at…
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 04, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Dragonflies and Damselflies
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park volunteer to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas to find the answers to these…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Elaine Trailhead
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided hike lasting about 45 minutes on a gravel surface trail. Meet at the Elaine trailhead as we discover the rich natural heritage of the area and history of…
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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program.
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Beautiful Butterfly
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Explore the life cycle of butterflies with a park interpreter. Observe their beauty and learn how to support their habitat.
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A River Ran Wild
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the…
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
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Full Moon Exploration
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a moonlit journey on the one mile loop Bear Creek Trail. We will unravel the secrets of how the moon influences the behavior of our night-dwelling residents. We likely won’t…
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 11, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Dragonfly Days: Migration in Motion
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…
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Butterflies on the Ridge
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Mississippi River State Park has special winged visitors this time of year. Learn about these colorful creatures and watch them feed in the park’s gardens.
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Name that Fish
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
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