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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Master Tracker
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Although they might not always be visible, a variety of animals call Daisy State Park their home. Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to learn how to use animal signs to…
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Call of the Wild
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.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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Bat Behavior
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bats play a significant role in keeping the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park alive! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have the chance to…
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Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, October 31, 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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Icky, Sticky Spider Webs
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ever wondered why some spider webs look like wheels while others resemble tangled threads? Join a park interpreter and discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 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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Secret Language of Flowers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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All About Bats!
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft!
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Bats vs. Moths
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How do bats catch something as small as a moth at night? How do moths try to avoid getting eaten by bats? Join a park interpreter to learn all about it and play a game of bats vs. moths.
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Match that Mammal
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.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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Arkansas Wildlife Wardrobes
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Not every costume at Halloween is man-made! Drop by the Hearth Room to explore the real-life coats and coverings of Arkansas mammals. From soft furs to tough hides, you'll see what local creatures…
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Prospectors' Tales
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Travel back in time to experience true stories from Crater of Diamonds before it became a state park. Meet a park interpreter at the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level. Paid admission is required…
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Campground Wildlife Look & Learn Table
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to spot wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may even be one of the most memorable parts of your…
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Resourceful Raptors--Vultures
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
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Skull Sleuth
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths!
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Wicked Webs
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…
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