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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Bat Superpowers
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Frierson State Park is home to superheroes! Join the park interpreter in learning about what makes our bats so super, followed by a fun echolocation game.
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…
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Wonder House Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Light Up the Night
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the science behind glowing wonders in nature! Join us as we learn why certain things glow and how this fascinating phenomenon works in plants, animals, and more.
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to test your nature knowledge. Questions will range from Withrow Springs State Park history, animals, plants, and more. Think you got what it takes? Bring the family and some…
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Night Owl Prowl
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…
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Slunger Creek Discovery Hike
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an adventure on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. Learn why this trail is so unique and what…
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Beautiful Butterflies
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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Plant Parts
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
What do the words stem, anther, stigma and petal have in common? They are all parts of a flower! Dive into the world of pollination and explore the anatomy of Cossatot River State Park's wildflowers…
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Sunrise Symphony
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…
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Wings Over the River Valley
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun
learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring…
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Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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Connect the Pollinator
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Curious about what pollinator is best suited for what plant? What colors attract bees or butterflies? What are host plants? Join a park interpreter to connect the dots on all things pollinators this…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 22, 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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