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Bird Names and Bird Games
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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…
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Carapace Capers
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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…
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Look! A Squirrel!
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
At Lake Frierson State Park, our favorite gardeners get to work in winter. Join the park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike on the Dogwood Lane Trail and learn more about one of our favorite park…
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Bird Names and Bird Games
Friday, May 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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…
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Geocaching 101
Friday, May 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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On the Wings of Butterflies
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The butterflies of Lake Frierson State Park paint the skies using color and tricks of light. Join the park interpreter to learn about the science behind the diverse butterfly…
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Tracker Training
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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…
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Grab-bag Adventures
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
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Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Not all bugs are insects—but are all insects bugs? Join us at Lake Frierson State Park for fun, hands-on adventure where kids will learn to spot the difference, search for tiny critters, and discover…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a kayaking adventure on Lake Frierson! In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory…
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Dip Net Discovery
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes…
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Animal Myths
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or…
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Slithering for Smiles
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do snakes smile? Join the park interpreter to learn more about the snakes of Lake Frierson State Park and how the slithering work of snakes in the park is not scary, but something to make you smile.
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There's Something Fishy Going On
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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…
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Geocaching 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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Hide and Seek
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…
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Picture Perfect
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Leave No Trace Principles compel park visitors to leave only footsteps and take only pictures. Join the park interpreter at "golden hour" to learn tips and tricks of capturing the beauty of nature…
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Kayak Fishing
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Combine two of Lake Frierson State Park's most popular activities into one grand adventure! Join the park interpreter and cast your line out from a kayak to discover Arkansas sportfish species in…
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Women in the Woods: Sunset Kayak Cruise
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing sunset paddle at Lake Frierson State Park. Join park interpreters, old friends and new, for an evening guided kayak cruise of Lake Frierson, a lake surrounded entirely by…
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Cast Away!
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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…
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