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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birding 101
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Autumn Discovery Series - Wildlife in Autumn
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
From deer and squirrels to migrating birds, animals are preparing for winter. We’ll uncover the survival strategies that keep Petit Jean State Park’s wildlife thriving through…
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Birding 101
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Winter Birding Hike
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…
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