You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…

Get creative with the colors and textures of nature! In this hands-on program, families will use leaves, pinecones, sticks, and more to craft one-of-a-kind nature art. Along the way, we’ll talk about…

Join us for a BioBlitz at Lake Frierson State Park! Learn how to use iNaturalist, explore different habitats, and help us document the incredible biodiversity right here in the park. Whether you’re a…

Join us for a fun, hands-on bug bingo adventure where kids and families learn to identify local insects and arthropods. Discover the important roles bugs play in the park’s ecosystem while exploring…

Explore the journey of water in this interactive program! Learn about watersheds, how Lake Frierson fits into the bigger picture, and discover ways to protect our water through hands-on activities and…

A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes…

Snakes share the trails with hikers at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter (and scaly friend) to discover the importance of snakes to the park. Become a snake detective and sleuth out…

Turtles wear their life stories on their sleeve (and on their shell). Put your detective skills to the test and join the park interpreter and their shelled friend in exploring some of the stories…

Do you think you could name all 424 bird species that we find in Arkansas? Beginning birders may be intimidated by the vast number of birds to be remembered. Thankfully, the names of birds often help…

Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake…

Join the park interpreter on a fun-filled adventure to become a State Park Explorer! This interactive program is designed for kids ages 6–14 to explore what state parks are, learn how to stay safe,…

Can you tell the difference between the tracks of a squirrel and an opossum? Become an outdoor wildlife detective and find out who has been walking around Lake Frierson State Park! Join a park…

Become a nature detective and learn how to identify trees using leaves, bark, and other clues! We’ll use a simple dichotomous key to explore the park’s trails and uncover the secrets of local trees…

Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…

Join us to explore the anatomy of fish and the unique species found in Lake Frierson. Learn about where these fish live, how their features help them survive, and discover the diverse aquatic world…

Get in the park van ladies, we’re going treasure hunting! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a multi-park adventure to find the hidden caches at Lake Frierson…

Have you ever wanted to go fishing but didn’t know where to start? Look no further! Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of fishing, what gear you need to get started, and how to get in on…

From buzzing bees to fluttering moths, insects are all around us—and each one has a story to tell! In this interactive program, students will explore insect anatomy, learn how scientists group insects…

Join the park interpreter for a game of furs, skulls and riddles and see if you can answer one of the most commonly asked questions: "What is that?"