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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Great American Cleanup is a nation-wide community improvement effort aimed at removing trash and debris from our parks, roadsides, and waterways. Help keep Lake Frierson State Park clean and…
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International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Survey
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by helping the staff of Plantation Agriculture Museum to better understand the birds that visit our park and how they use the space. Experienced and beginner…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors with family and friends and start your journey exploring Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center at 2 p.m. for an easy 1-mile hike on a gravel…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…
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Animal Tracks and Signs: Bear Creek
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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.
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Bird Eggs Hide and Seek
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There’s more to bird eggs than meets the eye. Join a park interpreter for an exploration of the unexpected function of bird eggs.
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Birding Blitz
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chirp, caw, and tweet! The birds of Cane Creek State Park are out and they want you to know it! Join a park interpreter on this short stroll through the forest to try and spot some of our feathered…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
From wildlife to wildflowers, amazing sights await on the Trotting Fox Trail! Join a park interpreter to discover what lives along this easy, 1/2-mile trail.
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Lost Ladybug Project
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for an afternoon of an age-old activity, catching bugs and observing them in their natural habitat. North America’s ladybugs are tiny powerhouses that play a significant role…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…
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Snakes of Arkansas
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley’s Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Eastern blue birds, Carolina wren, and American robins are some of the many wonderful birds that make Cane Creek State Park their home. While you’re camping at Cane Creek State Park, you can enhance…
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Name that Fish
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Kayak Test Drive
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? No problem! Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous…
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3D Bird Painting
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and paint your very own migratory bird on a 3D bird. Join the park interpreter during a craft and walk away with more information about migratory birds and what…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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