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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Christmas Bird Count
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025.
This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Bird Bingo
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.
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Backyard Bird Cafe
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Winter is a beautiful time of year at Cane Creek State Park, and part of that beauty comes from the multitude of birds that migrate here in the cooler months. The best way to see these fascinating…
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Turkey Tabletop: Let's Talk Turkey!
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break the posted speed limit on…
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Duck, Duck Goose
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor enter to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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Winter Birds of Arkansas
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Arkansas becomes a temporary haven for many migratory birds during winter. Stop by Cossatot Falls to learn how to ID birds you may see in your backyard and in the park this time of year. This is a…
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Turkey Tabletop: Let’s Talk Turkey!
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break the posted speed-limit on…
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Bird Bingo
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Let’s play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the different birds found at Devil’s Den State Park and around the United States.
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Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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