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Whet Stone Knife Sharpening Demonstration
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
A sharp knife can be your most effective tool while experiencing the outdoors. Learn how to effectively sharpen your knives using a whet stone to ensure you never go without when exploring and…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Fire Building 101
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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Knots for Anglers
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Knots for Anglers
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station. Bring a…
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Knots for Boaters
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your boating needs is important for any person enjoying the water on a boat. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your boating needs.…
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Historic Angling Workshop
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…
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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station. Bring a…
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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station. Bring a…
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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station. Bring a…
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Build-A-Bat House Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
While more
and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the
perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what you need to…
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