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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 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, September 26, 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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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting
the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie,
vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…
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Take a Child Outside Play Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
'Take a Child Outside' was founded to help children connect with nature. Bring your child and their friends to Cane Creek State Park to enjoy time outdoors playing games like hopscotch, red…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.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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Waterscope Wonders
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to see underwater without getting wet like some of our waterfowl? Join a park interpreter in making your own waterscope, then walk down to…
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Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…
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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Animal Skulls Comparison Exploration Table
Monday, September 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Monday, September 29, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Birding Identification
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to spot birds around the campground fire ring.
All skill levels welcome. Binoculars are available.
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 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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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 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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Bark Ranger Weekend: Outdoor Cooking Dutch Oven Workshop
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for…
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) introduces the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Cane Creek State Park is encouraging kids to jump on a mountain bike and enjoy a scavenger hunt on…
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Bark Ranger Weekend: B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On this Bark
Ranger hike, bring your pet and learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger principles
and experience the beauty and diversity of Lake Chicot State Park’s bottomland hardwood forest. Insect repellant,…
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Camping Bingo
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Who doesn't like a game of BINGO? Add more fun to your family camping trip with Camping Bingo! Join a park interpreter for a bit of downtime or for exploring nature, the bingo cards feature various…
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