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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Planting Day
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sow seeds into the Arkansas Delta soil as we prepare for the
growing season. Participants will be able to plant and cultivate the kitchen
garden and planters. Children will be able to start their own…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Friday, March 28, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Great American Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Friday, March 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Do your part to keep Arkansas beautiful by volunteering for the Great American Cleanup Event at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Take in the scenery of Rich Mountain while ensuring the park is clean for…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Saturday, March 29, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Craft Village Volunteer Cleanup Day - A Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup Event
Saturday, March 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for something fun to do this spring, while
volunteering to support your community? The Ozark Folk Center State Park is
hosting our Spring Craft Village Clean Up on Saturday, March 29, from 10…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Sunday, March 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Day of Service
Sunday, March 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Great American Cleanup - Spring Cleaning at Hobbs
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is a way you can give back to the park! Assist park interpreters as we clean up trash along War Eagle Road and remove dead
vegetation from our pollinator garden areas at the visitor center.…
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2025 Great American Cleanup at Petit Jean
Saturday, April 05, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Help us keep Petit Jean State Park clean by volunteering in
the 2025 Keep Arkansas Beautiful Great American Cleanup. Stop by the visitor center between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to register and pick an area to…
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Help protect our beautiful park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply).
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Great American Cleanup at Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Saturday, April 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park needs your help! Join other
volunteers and park staff to participate in a litter pickup in multiple
sections of the park. All supplies will be provided.
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great American Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, and trails. Meet at the visitor center to…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Charles
Saturday, April 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
It’s cleanup time! Volunteers are needed to participate in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Charles State Park. Each year the Great Arkansas Cleanup welcomes participants to join park staff…
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Day of Service
Sunday, April 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Jacksonport State Park Spring Cleanup
Thursday, April 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Want a fun and meaningful way to lend a hand at
your local park? Our Spring Cleanup is part of two nation-wide volunteer
events: The Great American Cleanup sponsored by Keep Arkansas…
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the staff at Lake Ouachita State Park in keeping Arkansas beautiful! Help us remove litter from the lake’s shorelines and islands during this special cleanup event. We’ll provide trash bags,…
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Illinois River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday, April 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Illinois River was the last obstacle General
Herron’s troops had to cross before engaging in the Battle of Prairie Grove in
1862. Join the Illinois River Watershed Partnership from 9 a.m. to noon…
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Crowley's Ridge State Park Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Calling all volunteers to participate in Crowley’s Ridge State Park’s Great Arkansas Cleanup! Please meet at the visitor center to register and receive instructions on what section of the park is…
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