With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.

Bats may be spooky, but they are also fascinating! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn about these night flyers while creating your very own pinecone bat to take home. 

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…

Did you know that Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…

These two groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs State Park. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A…

It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…

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…

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…

Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…

What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You…

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to see a speckled…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

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…

The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter to discover how to make your…

How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.