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We Can Take It
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Dazzling Dragonflies
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!
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Sensory Grab Bag
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you identify
items in nature? Join Park Interpreter Kara to discover how well you can
identify things in nature by using just your sense of touch! It’s not as easy
as it sounds, but it’s really…
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How Long Will It Last
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara for a fun game about recycles and learn some interesting facts about how long some of our trash lasts!
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35th Annual Bat-O-Rama
Friday, June 06, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn…
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Bat Habitat Hike
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
What do bats need to be happy in their habitat? Join a park interpreter to discover the answers as we hike the moderate 1.5-mile Devil’s Den Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring insect…
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Bat Myths and Misunderstandings
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Even today, there are many myths and misunderstandings about bats. Meet Park Interpreter Kara to set the record straight.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Using Guano in Ozark Big-eared Bat Research with Lark Sybrant
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join Lark Sybrant, a Graduate Research Assistant at Arkansas Tech University, as she discusses her research into using bat guano to determine Ozark big-eared bats cave occupancy here in Arkansas as…
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Bats VS. Moths
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How do bats catch something as small as a moth at night? How do moths try to avoid getting eaten by bats? Join a park interpreter to learn all about it and play a game of bats vs. moths.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
Heart Healthy
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Which Bat is That?
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
With over a 1,000 different species of bats on Earth, how do you know which bat is which? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn what features you need to look for when identifying a bat.
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Winged Wonders
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Learn about some of the night creatures that soar over Devil’s Den State Park with a park interpreter.
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Amazing Animals of Arkansas
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Can you jump as far as a white-tailed deer? Or can you hear as well as a coyote? Discover what kinds of amazing skills animals use to survive in places like Devil’s Den State Park with a park…
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Snail Snot
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Snot, slime, or mucus? Is there a difference
and why are snails covered in it? What is their purpose in the park? Join Park
Interpreter Kara to uncover the slimy secrets of snails!
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What's in the Woods
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many interesting things in nature that you may find during a walk in the woods or even in your own backyard. You might be surprised at what you're missing by not "looking" during a hike or…
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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
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