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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…
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Owl's Last Supper
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Thursday, September 18, 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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Cane Pole Fishing
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for fishermen, both novice and expert. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way! Poles and bait will be…
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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, September 18, 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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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Arkansas Trivia
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
How much do you know about the Natural State? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a fun game of Arkansas trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and compete for prizes!
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A Bird's Buffet
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Which birds eat what? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to play a fun game and learn how birds use their different types of beaks to eat certain foods. This program will last about…
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Nifty Nests
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Creek Crawl
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Village Creek State Park is home to a world of hidden critters! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center as we walk to creek to explore the biodiversity the park provides. Please wear…
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Mammals of Arkansas
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
You might find that they’re more like us than you think.
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Nature Bookmarks
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do you like to read? Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick…
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In-seine Adventure
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennet! Once we have seined, we will identify what we catch. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Frontier Days for Homeschools
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Today our interpretive staff will provide a special
experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days
as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will
be…
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Dragonflies and Damselflies
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park volunteer to observe dragonflies and damselflies and learn about their incredible aerial skills.
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