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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…
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Stream Ecosystems
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where the two rocking chairs are located) to learn more about streams in Woolly Hollow State Park and the role they play in…
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Birding 101
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Hikers and Snakes
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the
trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous
and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…
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Campfire Trivia and Stories
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an
evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing
some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned…
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Spiders Among Us
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…
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Birds of Petit Jean
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some
of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to
see a few during your stay. Bring a…
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 3 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…
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Knots and Navigation on the Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…
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Wayfinders - Navigating Petit Jean
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC chimney for a 30-minute beginner-friendly program on how to navigate using a compass. Whether you're new to compass skills or just need a quick…
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Campfire Craft
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Meet a Tree
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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What's the Catch?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…
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Birding 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Shadow Searching
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to investigate nature’s hidden side. We will do a shadow scavenger hunt to discover a new perspective on what there is hidden within the park. This program will last…
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Butterfly or Moth
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Is it a butterfly? A moth? Or is it a skipper? Join a park interpreter for a time of discovery and find out together, then perhaps tour the gardens to find some flying around it!
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to search for what colors can be found around Woolly Hollow. This program is great for kids of any age and…
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