Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park is an active archeological site that continues to teach us more about the people who lived here more than 1,000 years ago. During this program, a park…

Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park…

Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.

Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat. 

Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.

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

The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…

Join a park interpreter at the weigh-in pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control.…

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting thousands of stars. Don’t forget your insect repellant.

Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are…

Enjoy a yummy Dutch oven treat, paired with rich stories the history of Dutch oven cooking. Simple, sweet, and steeped in heritage, it’s the perfect way to start your sleepy Sunday morning. 

Learn all about the amazing owls found at Lake Sylvia! Explore skulls, feathers, and taxidermy owls to learn all about these fascinating birds with a park interpreter. Afterwards, color an owl picture…

Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn’t as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about…

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…

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

Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Join us at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village for practical learning with our Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops.Workshop…