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Terrific Trees
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…
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History of the Dam
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…
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Owls of Arkansas
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Owls are expert hunters for a multitude of reasons. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover more about owls and which ones live at Bull Shoals-White River State Park!
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important!…
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Lizards of Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What walks on four legs but runs on two? Join a park interpreter to discover some interesting lizards that can be found in our park and the surrounding region.
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Snakes of Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
There are 36 species of snakes that make their home in Arkansas, six of which are venomous. Join a park interpreter to learn about these misunderstood animals and how to identify common…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Arkansas Elk
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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White-tailed Deer of the Ozarks
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…
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Women in Nature (W.I.N.)
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull
Shoals-White River State Park is excited to offer Women in Nature (W.I.N.)!
During this summer series, women are encouraged to join park staff to explore different
aspects of the park and enjoy…
Heart Healthy
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Mammals of Arkansas
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
You might find that they’re more like us than you think.
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Frog Choir
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, frogs call in the spring and summer. Do you know how to tell which frog is calling? Join a park interpreter to learn about the different members of…
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Arkansas Black Bear
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This program is full…
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Terrific Trees
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…
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Owls of Arkansas
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Owls are expert hunters for a multitude of reasons. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover more about owls and which ones live at Bull Shoals-White River State Park!
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