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Birding 101
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…
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Senior American Special: Registration and Refreshments
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This afternoon of fellowship
begins the Senior American Special and features snacks provided by the Petit
Jean Women’s EH Club in the CCC Room and the historic lobby area of Mather
Lodge.
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Senior American Special: A Warm Welcome
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in
the visitor center meeting room. We will call it the Meeting
Room from now on, and it’s on the right, if you’re facing the front of the
building. Get reacquainted with…
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Senior American Special: Sunrise and Snacks
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Join
the park interpreters at Petit Jean’s Gravesite for a beautiful sunrise with a
few snacks. We will do the classic telling of the legends of Petit Jean while
here and enjoy each other’s company.…
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Senior American Special: Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this
architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into
the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’…
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Senior American Special: Fly Fishing 101
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Arkansas Game and Fish Educator Trent Whitehead at the pool parking lot for a lesson on how to fly
fish! This program is a 1-hour long introduction to fly fishing that will inspire
you to pick up…
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Senior American Special: Build Like the CCC
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC ball field to see more of how the
CCC men lived and worked during their time at Petit Jean State Park. A live
demonstration will be included with some of…
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Senior American Special: BINGO!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Another year, another BINGO game! The park interpreters will be awaiting your arrival for this fun evening of BINGO, a little joking, and prizes! Bingo will be at the visitor center…
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Senior American Special: Dutch Oven Country Breakfast Sampler
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join the park interpreters at the visitor center meeting room to sample a 5-layer Dutch oven country breakfast. If you are allergic to Dutch ovens, sausage, hash browns, eggs, cheddar…
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Senior American Special: Tour of the WRI Arkansas Archeological Station
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The
Arkansas Archeological Survey's research station at the Winthrop Rockefeller
Institute is a place where Arkansas history is studied, preserved, and shared
with the public. Join the survey staff…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Senior American Special: Windows of the Past
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center meeting room to watch a slide show
showcasing some of the rock art of Petit Jean Mountain and discuss possible
meanings and interpretations. This program…
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Senior American Special: Baking Demonstration at the CCC Room of Mather Lodge
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join
park staff in the CCC Room of Mather Lodge to watch a demonstration of good
eats! This demonstration will last about 45 minutes.
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Microscope Magic
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
View Lake Sylvia through the lens of a microscope! Learn how to use a microscope and look at items found around the park!
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Bats of Arkansas
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over…
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What in the World Are Webworms?
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ever hear of fall webworms? What about a giant mess of webs high up in a tree? I bet you've seen them! Join a park interpreter to learn more about these commonly spotted webs and the creatures that…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Witches' Brew
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What would a witch or warlock put in their caldron from Pinnacle Mountain State Park to make a batch of witches' brew? Learn about local spooky plants and fungi with a park interpreter such as…
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