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Legacy of the WPA
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…
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Bird Song Symphonies
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
While exploring you may here a symphony of
songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil’s Den State Park. Join
Park Interpreter Kara to learn
how to pick out some of the common…
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Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you
can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy.
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Owls of the Ozarks with Dr. Mitchell Pruitt
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dr. Mitchell Pruitt, UA Professor and Director of Ozark Bird Conservancy—a new nonprofit research organization— joins us to talk about his ongoing research with owls in the Ozarks.
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The Weird and Unusual
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many things can be found in nature that are weird and unusual. Some even
look alien! Join Park Interpreter Mystina to stretch your imagination to guess
what these strange things are.
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Trail Etiquette and Safety Tabletop on Monument Trails
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Before or after your bike ride
or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Karst Trail parking lot off Rambo Road and
visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave
No Trace.…
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Lookin' for Tiny Critters
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort…
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Bird Bingo
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we
play, we will discover more about the different birds found at Devil’s Den
State Park and around the United States.
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Curator Corner
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Historic artifacts help illustrate the many stories of Prairie Grove Battlefield. Here’s your chance to get a first-hand look at items from the park’s collection so you can discover…
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Hiking Tips: Are You Ready?
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to discover more…
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In this Life
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Nifty Nests
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join Park Interpreter Kara to find out which birds live in what nests, where you might find them in the park,…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Reptiles of the River
Monday, May 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the…
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Super Stories
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the park superintendent in the visitor center Kids' Corner for toddler story time. Each Tuesday he will choose a fun nature story to share with kids.
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Disney Animals
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here…
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A Bird's Buffet
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Which bird eats what? Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to
eat certain foods.
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Historic House Tour
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
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