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Monument Sips and Birds
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
                            
                        
            
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        Daybreak Diamond Tour
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
                            
                        
            
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        Town in Conflict School Day
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Participate in "Town in Conflict" at Historic Washington State Park with your school group. Turn
back the clock to the years of the war and see a town engulfed in a war that
put brother against…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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        Legends of Petit Jean
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
                            
                        
            
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        Secret Language of Flowers
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
                            
                        
            
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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity. 
                            
                        
            
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        All About Bats!
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft! 
                            
                        
            
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        Match that Mammal
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
                            
                        
            
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        Campground Wildlife Look & Learn Table
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to spot wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may even be one of the most memorable parts of your…
                            
                        
            
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        Arkansas Wildlife Wardrobes
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Not every costume at Halloween is man-made! Drop by the Hearth Room to explore the real-life coats and coverings of Arkansas mammals. From soft furs to tough hides, you'll see what local creatures…
                            
                        
            
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        Prospectors' Tales
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Travel back in time to experience true stories from Crater of Diamonds before it became a state park. Meet a park interpreter at the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level. Paid admission is required…
                            
                        
            
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        Skull Sleuth
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths! 
                            
                        
            
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        Resourceful Raptors--Vultures
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
                            
                        
            
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        Hikers and Snakes
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for helpful hints about slithering snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell…
                            
                        
            
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        Hawktober Hawk Watch
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
                            
                        
            
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        Wicked Webs
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…
                            
                        
            
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        Spider Hider
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. Learn how they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in…
                            
                        
            
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        Soaring Scavengers
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of the undertakers of Petit Jean State Park soaring over our cliffs. Join a park interpreter to investigate the life and habits of a vulture and see if we can…
                            
                        
            
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        Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
                            
                        
            
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