Birding can seem overwhelming to start. Guidebooks have pages and pages of birds that can be frequently hard to distinguish. Here is your chance to learn the basics and get you well on the way to…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the monument trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer! Discover how they got their name to their difficulty and everything in between!

Come volunteer for the Great American Cleanup. You can register in advance or arrive day-of. We hope you'll join us in helping keep our park clean!

Come out and join us as we clean up Storm Creek. Fishermen and other boaters are encouraged to patrol the shoreline from the water, while everyone else picks up trash on foot. Trash bags and gloves…

Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Park through different types of art. Let's explore the natural world through art! Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park.

The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…

Everyone who spends time outdoors should know the 10 essential items you should take with you on your outdoor adventures. Help a park interpreter pack these essential items as they discuss why you…

Join a park interpreter for Lake Sylvia's monthly Nature Club program! This month, we will take a 0.5-mile hike near Camp Ouachita Historic Site to discover signs of wildlife. On this trek, we will…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other “herps.” Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy…

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 in the boat launch parking lot…

Be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and…

Join a park interpreter as we explore prescribed burns and their role in forest management. While fire is often seen as destructive, it is an important and beneficial tool that helps maintain healthy…

Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Parkthrough different types of art! Be sure to bring your camera and learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test. We'll be…

Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the…

Join a park interpreter in creating your own portable constellation night light.

Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for this sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…

Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Park through different types of art. Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to…

One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of…

Meet a park interpreter to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats—one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem.

Owls have an array of specialty adaptations, making them expert nocturnal hunters. Join a park interpreter for an introduction to these impressive nighttime predators. Note: This program is part of…