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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
The Wonders of Weaving
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Do you like crafting and want to try something new? Stop by Davidsonville Historic State Park and help park staff with a weaving project. We'll uncover the basics and learn about the types of looms,…
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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter next to our new visitor center at the Lichen Link trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we…
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Sunny Life on a Glade
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we explore how life, such as the prickly pear cactus, can survive the harsh and sunny conditions on a glade. This program involves making your own suncatcher while we…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Mighty Morphers
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What is metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and create a tie-dye coffee…
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Delivering the Mail on Delta Heritage Trail Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail once was the path of trains that delivered mail to communities along its course. Here is your chance to discover how mail was delivered in the past and even get a chance to work…
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Meet a Critter
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where Park Interpreter Mystina has a critter for you to meet up close!
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Feed the Snapping Turtle
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The common snapping turtle at Crowley’s Ridge State Park visitor center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly…
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Look! A Squirrel!
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
At Lake Frierson State Park, our favorite gardeners get to work in winter. Join the park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike on the Dogwood Lane Trail and learn more about one of our favorite park…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, May 11, 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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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, May 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
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A Life Source's Transformation
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to…
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Nature Bingo
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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A Walk amongst the Fish
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…
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Chinquapin Chat
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the…
Heart Healthy
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Life on the Edge at the Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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