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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mammals of Village Creek
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Tree Rings Tell All
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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…
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Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail with a park interpreter to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, September 26, 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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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
Heart Healthy
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Fish Feeding
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Meet a Tree
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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Tracking Wildlife
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to find traces of wildlife here at Lake Sylvia!
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Silent Invaders
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…
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Know Your State
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
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Legacy of the WPA
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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In this Life
Friday, September 26, 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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Guess That Critter!
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
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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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Feeding Time at the Lake
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wildlife requires a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their…
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Bug Builders: Insect Collecting and Pinning
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…
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