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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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Cane Pole Fishing
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way! Poles and bait will be…
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Journey of a Water Molecule
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
In The Journey of a Water Molecule, you’ll become a drop of water and travel through the different stages of the water cycle—evaporating, forming clouds, falling as rain, and moving across the…
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Drops in the Bucket
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Take a closer look at how much of the world’s water is actually available for us to drink. Through a simple visual demonstration, you’ll see just how small a portion of Earth’s water is truly potable…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Campfire Craft
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Geocaching Island Hopper
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…
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Spring Equinox Sunset Tour
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to walk into the past and discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived in the area over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be…
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Sunset Art
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…
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S'mores Meet and Greet
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join park staff at the main pavilion area for a warm fire provided with marshmallows for s'mores for park guests to gather around and talk about the exciting programs and events offering this upcoming…
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Owl Prowl Hike
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is 1-mile round-trip.
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Birding Hike
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo.…
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What's that Tree? Walk
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area and learn how to identify some of the most common trees at Logoly…
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Sakura Matsuri
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the Plantation Agriculture Museum in a Sakura Matsuri, or cherry blossom festival held to recognize the arrival of spring and to celebrate the museum's grove of sakura trees honoring the Japanese…
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on this 3-mile walk down the newly created Owl Pass Trail that traverses the Little Maumelle River. Along the way we will explore the early spring blooms growing on the river…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Spear and Atlatl Demonstration
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…
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Daisy Communi-Trees Hike
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 1.5-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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