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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Smelly Skunks
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped…
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Seeds on the Move!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the
many ways seeds are moved throughout the park.
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Nifty Nests
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
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Trek Along the Monument Trails
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…
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Nature Journaling
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.
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Animal Imposters!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Creek Crawl
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…
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Woody Plant Walk
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing afternoon walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Dark Forests, White Tails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What do you know about white-tailed deer?
Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how this amazing animal survives here in
the park.
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Mighty Morphers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 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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Bird Song Symphonies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…
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Built to Last Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a walking tour to see the many different structures that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s and 1940s that are still around today. We'll start at the…
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Poop Bingo
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Does a bear poop in the woods? It sure does, along with every other animal! Join a park interpreter for a hilarious game of poop bingo to learn about some of the park’s animal residents and…
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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Nature's Twinkle Lights
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lightning bugs or fireflies? Whatever you call them, these little insects have delighted people for generations with their glow. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how they glow and why it's so…
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What Bee Would You Be?
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities and how they help the…
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