Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This…

Join a park interpreter to learn what it means to be a Citizen Scientist and why it's important. Learn about birds commonly found at Lake Sylvia then set off on a bird survey hike! On this hike, you…

Join a park interpreter for an outdoor art and music jam session near the West Summit Day Use Area! This event will feature sounds of nature as music, making art with nature, and more exciting…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

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…

Join a park interpreter for an outdoor art session making nature sun catchers and listening to Lake Sylvia's beautiful natural music! This event will allow you to explore the outdoors through an…

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our health and well-being. As we…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

Meet a park interpreter at the grassy area on the backside of the snack bar to learn about the creepy, crawly nighttime critters of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our park’s ecosystem.…

Join two park interpreters for a walk through the Carl Hunter Memorial Garden near the River View Center! This monumental scene has a lot to offer in terms of beauty and a lot to teach about landscape…

Join a park interpreter for an introduction to kayaking on the serene Maumelle River. This 2-hour kayak program is a fun and safe way to dip your toes into the world of water adventure and is a great…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of our historic home, we will use watercolor to become "Park-cassos" and capture the scenery of this home.…

Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape…

Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend as we embark on our annual guided hike along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip Trail while learning about the plants and animals who call this area home. Be sure…