Birding is a fun, easy, and accessible activity that anyone can enjoy. All you need to get started are the three B's - binoculars, a bird book, and birds! Join a park interpreter at the picnic tables…

Get in the park van ladies, we’re going treasure hunting! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a multi-park adventure to find the hidden caches at Lake Frierson…

What are the hidden messages in the rings of a tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Join a park interpreter to learn how to decipher those messages and piece together the history of the…

Stop by the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…

Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth.

How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.

Ready to beat the summer heat at Lake Austell? Join a park interpreter to talk about ways to stay safe (while having fun) in and around the water! This is a free, family-friendly event and no…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the…

Discover how travel on the Arkansas River has evolved! The construction of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System made river travel much easier. Stop by the park interpreter’s look and…

Our speaker is Austin Jones, professor of entomology with the University of Arkansas, who is always informative and entertaining. His talk will highlight some of the many connections between bugs,…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you're "blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…

Join a park interpreter for a creek side 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.…

Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennet! Once we have seined, we will identify what we catch. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for…