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If Trees Could Speak
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
We’ve all heard that the Lorax speaks for the trees, but what if the trees could speak for themselves? Imagine the stories they would share about this beautiful land that we now call our…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Camouflaged Critters
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Some blend in with the background, some look like different objects, and others pretend to be other animals. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn…
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A Bird's Buffet
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Which bird eats what? Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to
eat certain foods.
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Tracker Training
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you tell the difference between the tracks of a squirrel and an opossum? Become an outdoor wildlife detective and find out who has been walking around Lake Frierson State Park! Join a park…
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In this Life
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Kick and Pick
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Remember when you used to go craw-daddin’? Meet a park interpreter to take a short walk to the water of Lee Creek to see what tiny, aquatic living
things live under the rocks in the water. Please…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Microscopic Mayhem
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A whole world is hiding in the moss and soil at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, you only need the right tools to see it! Meet a park interpreter in the hearth room before setting out on a short adventure…
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
You…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Sunset Kayak Tour (payment at Lodge)
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided kayak tour. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…
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Gold Creek Hike
Monday, May 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile
hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that
live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Monday, May 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…
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Woolly Mammals
Monday, May 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about our native mammals
and feel their furs. This program is great for any age and will last around…
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Unclean Scene
Monday, May 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, creating opportunities for you and providing habitat to many wildlife. Caring for our water resource is a challenge for each of us, but through…
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet Class
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet ClassTaught by Linda Widmer*** Click Here for more information or to register ***Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire…
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Journey of a Water Drop
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join us as we explore the incredible adventure of a water droplet, from its humble beginnings to its grand destination. Through engaging activities and hands-on experiments, participants will learn…
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Drops In The Bucket
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
/ 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the family-friendly "Drops In the Bucket" program, inspired by Project WET! Through fun, interactive activities, learn about water conservation and the significance of Lake Ouachita.…
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