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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…
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Birding Basics
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Ever wonder what kind of bird was sitting in the tree by your campsite, or which one was singing a song to wake you up? Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding. We will cover the basics…
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Animal Skulls Comparison Exploration Table
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Today we will have skulls from members of different classes of animals for you to compare and contrast. A park interpreter is available to help you discover what class of animal the various skulls…
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Bat Discovery Hike
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 04, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Fire Building 101
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Frog Calls
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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The American Alligator
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Constellation Can Lanterns
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your very own night sky lantern! Participants are encouraged to bring their…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Dragonflies and Damselflies
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park volunteer to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas to find the answers to these…
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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program.
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 11, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Dragonfly Days: Migration in Motion
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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