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Call of the Wild
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Some animal calls are very familiar while others are rather vague and when they all mix, it can be difficult to pick them out. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…
                            
                        
            
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        Owls of Arkansas
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!
                            
                        
            
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        Knots and Navigation
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
                            
                        
            
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        Go Outside and Play!
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Saturday, November 15, 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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        West End Wander
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…
                            
                        
            
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        Arkansas Elk
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
                            
                        
            
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        DIY Fire Starter
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Having trouble getting your campfire started? Join a park interpreter to learn fire-building techniques and how to make your own fire starter from materials around your home. We promise this…
                            
                        
            
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        Deer Tabletop: Oh Deer!
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The white-tailed deer is just one of the fascinating animals that call Hobbs State Park home. It’s time for the rut and now is the perfect time to learn more about these majestic…
                            
                        
            
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        Pedal and Picnic - Fall Bike Ride
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…
                            
                        
            
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        DIY Fire Starters
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…
                            
                        
            
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        Guess That Critter!
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 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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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Saturday, November 15, 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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        Turtle Talk
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…
                            
                        
            
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        Terrific Trees
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        Finding Footprints Bingo
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
                            
                        
            
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        Nature Bookmarks
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
                            
                        
            
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        What in the World Are Webworms?
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ever hear of fall webworms? What about a giant mess of webs high up in a tree? I bet you've seen them! Join a park interpreter to learn more about these commonly spotted webs and the creatures that…
                            
                        
            
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        Picture Perfect
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…
                            
                        
            
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