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Great Migration Challenge
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food…
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Tap into Nature
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Knock, knock—who’s there? Woodpeckers! Discover the wonders of these amazing birds with a park interpreter and get crafty with a fun activity for all ages.
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Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
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Morning Bird Hike
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new…
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Duck, Duck Goose
Thursday, November 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor enter to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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Turkey Tabletop: Let’s Talk Turkey!
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back over 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break…
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Winter Bird I.D. and Feeding Tabletop
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Winter is a perfect time to enjoy the
growing hobby of bird feeding! While observing our feeders, learn to identify
some common feeder birds, as well as what foods you can offer them, different
feeder…
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Turkey Tabletop: Let’s Talk Turkey!
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back over 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break…
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Great Migration Challenge
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…
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Pelican Party
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a celebration of one of Lake Dardanelle State Park's most surprising seasonal visitors - the American white pelican!…
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Adaptation Artistry
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
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Bird Beak Buffet
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
You can learn a lot about a bird by just looking at their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.
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Pelican Party
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a celebration of one of Lake Dardanelle State Park's most surprising seasonal visitors - the American white pelican!…
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Duck, Duck Goose
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor enter to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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