Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…

Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.

Visit Lake Sylvia for some winter fun! Enjoy creating a coaster craft inside the historic Ogden Hall. Paint a winter scene on a wooden coaster inspired by our parks' beauty, perfect for a…

Diamonds can be seen all over Arkansas, not just at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Learn about all the different places you can spot diamonds in the Natural State and create some symbols of your own.…

Experience the magic of the day’s end with a park interpreter as your guide. This program explores the changing colors, shifting shadows, and subtle details revealed at sunset, while highlighting the…

As February's full moon nears, take a moment to view its beauty through the lens of a telescope! Make a fun moon phase craft as we wait for the moon to appear! Make sure to wear warm clothes as this…

Take the road less traveled by on your next camping adventure and join Lake Frierson State Park for a women’s outdoor session on backpacking basics. Learn how to select the right gear for you,…

Learn essential knots every camper should know in this hands-on program led by a park interpreter. From securing tents and tarps to tying safe lanyards and lashings, you’ll practice simple, useful…

Create a nature journal to capture all that you discover during your time at Devil’s Den State Park. Materials provided.

Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down.

Stop by the trailhead for visit with a park interpreter and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the campfire. This is a come-and-go program available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Join a park interpreter in celebrating National Bird Feeding Month. We learn about birds that call the ridge home while creating tasty valentines treats for our feathered friends.

Join a park interpreter to learn about the common bird species found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Explore common bird signs like feathers and learn how to spot them in the wild. Use these birds as…

Many critters live and pass through Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the center to create your own track casting of local wildlife to take home. This is a come and go station.

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many love birds! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to learn all about these affectionate avians on this lovely holiday. Visitors will have the chance to…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic Dutch oven cooking demo over the campfire. Perfect for sweethearts, friends, or families; all ages welcome. Dress warmly, bring chairs and your appetite!

Spot majestic bald eagles on Mississippi River flood plains. Using spotting scopes, learn how conservation efforts along the Mississippi revived eagle populations, part of our story of resilience and…

Join a park interpreter to explore pelts and animal artifacts of Lake Sylvias most common mammals! Then, get creative by coloring realistic pictures of the animals you learned about!

Looking to enjoy a winter day out of the house? Join a park interpreter to learn a short history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia. Then, get creative with the Max Milam Library by painting over old…

Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Join us at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village for practical learning with our Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops.Workshop…