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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
What's the Catch?
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
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Wildflower Walk
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a leisurely walk to view some of Lake Frierson State Park's native wildflowers. Discover how important these flowers are to the park and learn how you can enjoy them for…
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Old as a Tree
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own…
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There's Something Fishy Going On
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us to explore the anatomy of fish and the unique species found in Lake Frierson. Learn about where these fish live, how their features help them survive, and discover the diverse aquatic world…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Frog Calls
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to…
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Geocaching 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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Kayak Test Drive
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 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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Hide and Seek
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…
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Secrets of the Forest: Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a guided scavenger hunt at Lake Frierson State Park to explore the forest’s hidden secrets. Use clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment all work together to create a…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones!
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To Sew A Fine Seam
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
How do you get new clothes on the Arkansas frontier when you can't just drive to the mall and buy them? You make your own, of course! Join a park interpreter to learn more about hand-sewing and…
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Picture Perfect
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Leave No Trace Principles compel park visitors to leave only footsteps and take only pictures. Join the park interpreter at "golden hour" to learn tips and tricks of capturing the beauty of nature…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick…
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Nature Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way.
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Arboretum Trail Stroll
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that make up the unique landscape of Village Creek State Park This is a…
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Kayak Fishing
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Combine two of Lake Frierson State Park's most popular activities into one grand adventure! Join the park interpreter and cast your line out from a kayak to discover Arkansas sportfish species in…
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T.R.A.I.L.S.
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the
Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on
trails. The Big Ben Trail is a
moderately strenuous 0.5-mile…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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