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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Campfire Craft
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Casting Contest
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…
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Fish Prints (Dardanelle Area)
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle's fishery is healthy and diverse. We'll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in her magic…
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What's the Catch?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…
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Make a Track Station
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Many critters live and pass through Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the falls to create your own track casting to take home of an animal from the area. This is a come and go station.
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Meet a Tree
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Fashion Meets Function
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The wildlife at Withrow Springs State Park have adapted to ensure that their appearance is more than just fashionable but functional as well. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different…
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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…
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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…
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Fishing Fun
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fishing is a great way to enjoy your day here at Daisy State Park! Join a park interpreter as we discuss what fish you are most likely to catch here in Lake Greeson, as well as some fishing…
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Terrific Trees
Friday, June 20, 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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Bear Necessities
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 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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2025 Pollinator Week: What Bee Would You Be?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities.
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Wetland Safari
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…
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Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Not all bugs are insects—but are all insects bugs? Join us at Lake Frierson State Park for a fun, hands-on adventure where kids will learn to spot the difference, search for tiny critters, and…
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Food Web Wonders
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Every living thing at Lake Ouachita State Park is connected! Join a park interpreter to discover the delicate balance of the food web, the role it plays at Lake Ouachita, and our role in protecting…
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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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