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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Make a Rose Bead Necklace from Rose Petals
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Taught By Sherry Mitchell *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***We will delve into the beginnings of rose beads in this four hour workshop. There are rose bead necklaces in…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Herbal Apothecary WorkshopTaught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register ***Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve,…
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Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine ClassTaught by Donna Nichols *** Click Here for more information or to register *** Bring your own sewing machine to this two hour class and learn how to clean,…
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Make a Fabric Basket
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Make a Fabric BasketTaught by Donna Nichols*** Click Here to register ***Make a fun and functional fabric basket in this beginning quilting class. In this class, you'll learn or practice your rotary…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Stained Glass Tulip Panel Class
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025
Stained Glass Tulip Panel Class
Taught by Dona Sawyer*** Click Here for more information or to register. ***Total cost of class - $320 includes all materials and use of tools during class and…
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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Intermediate Forging Workshop
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…
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O.W.L.S. - Kayaking
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
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Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We're celebrating national Kids to the Parks Day! Learn how to make your very own mosaic stepping stone using materials found in the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area. The cost of this…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet Class
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet ClassTaught by Linda Widmer*** Click Here for more information or to register ***Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire…
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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 22, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Camping for Beginners
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…
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Nature Cabin
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m.…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Cemetery Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community
history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator.
The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and…
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