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Beginner Birding
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…
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The S.S.S. Experience
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meet
a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of America's only public diamond mine in a fun trivia battle! Benches are available at the amphitheater but it is…
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
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National Astronomy Day: Hubble's Night Sky Challenge
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Celebrate Astronomy Day with Hubble’s Night Sky Challenge as you join a park interpreter for an evening of discovery under the stars. Participants will test their stargazing skills, explore…
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Birding 101
Sunday, September 28, 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. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Silent Flight
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Ready, Aim, Fire!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order…
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History of the Dam
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…
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Ready? Set, Hike!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
What do you pack in your trail bag? How do
you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss
how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, September 28, 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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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Animal Signs Hike
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…
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What's in a Name? Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Karst, Wolf Den, Sawtooth, and Timberjack Trails all have names with a connection to our natural resources and history. Join a park interpreter to learn more about their origins and get…
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Legend of the Luna Moth
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Why is it called the "Luna Moth?" What's this moth got to do with the moon? Join a park interpreter to learn more about one of Arkansas' most beautiful and recognizable moth species!
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This…
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Leave No Trace When Camping
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Camping is a lot of fun! But it can sometimes get a little messy. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the…
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