The Great Backyard Bird count is designed to get birders of all ages helping count birds for citizen science. Join a citizen science bird count walk for all ages. Loaner binoculars and bird guides…

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 on the Love Bird Hike in celebration of Valentine's Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count! Hike the moderate 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a loved one while looking for…

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.

Celebrate those you love with a great outdoor culinary experience. Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop with your special valentine by learning the history of the oven and how…

Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed…

What do you love about Lake Catherine State Park? Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. Take in the forest and lake scenery as we explore what our visitors…

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.

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…

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!

Step into the nighttime world of owls during a special Great Backyard Bird Count Owl Prowl at Lake Chicot State Park, as twilight settles in we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail, listening closely for…

Be sure to bring a camera and get ready to sharpen your nature photography skills while we wander down the easy, 0.50-mile Lake Trail.

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 observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Hornor Neck Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…

The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making, by using oak splits, was an important task for every pioneer. Weave your own…

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!

Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.

Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours…