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Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…
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Morning Bird Walk
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear
sturdy shoes.
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Silent Invaders
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…
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Stained Glass Spiderweb Corner Class
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Learn how to make your own 9" X 7" Spiderweb Door or Window Corner Hanger, just in time for Halloween.
Students will…
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Possible Places in the Park for Biking
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session led by a park interpreter.
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Fish Feeding
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Ozark Chinquapins
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Arkansas Black Bear
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This program is full…
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Campfire Stories, Songs and S’mores
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…
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Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…
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Rag Quilt Class
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rag Quilt Class Taught by Donna NicholsIn this class you will learn some basic sewing techniques and different types of fabrics used in sewing and quilting. This is a four-hour class for beginners and…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer
event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Cane Creek State Park is looking
for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to discover the Yancopin Bridge! This bridge crosses the Arkansas River along the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience it for yourself on a 3-mile round trip guided hike led by a park…
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Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on basket weaving workshop where we’ll weave the story of the Arkansas Delta, using natural materials and traditions inspired by the land, water, and rich heritage of this…
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Mammoth Spring State Park "Falloween"
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join Mammoth Spring State Park staff as we gather to celebrate Fall in the Ozarks! Learn all about bats, their habitat here in the Arkansas, and build your very own bat house. Don't forget to bring…
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Terrific Trees
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…
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