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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mammoth Spring State Park Adopt a Highway Cleanup
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful! Join Mammoth Spring State Park Team as we pitch in and Adopt a HWY. Volunteers will help clean up trash on a large portion of HWY 63 in Mammoth Spring State Park. Call…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Dessert
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
People say that food cooked outdoors tastes better, and it’s true! You’ll have a chance to observe a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, learn how to season and care for cast iron, and taste some…
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Planting Day
Saturday, June 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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Camping for Beginners
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…
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WIN (Women in Nature) Fly Fishing
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is excited to offer Women in Nature (W.I.N.)! During this summer series, women are encouraged to join park staff to explore different aspects of the…
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Day of Service
Sunday, June 29, 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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Kids Clay Camp
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kids Clay Camp for students 6 to 10 years old!Taught by Judi Munn. Total Cost of Class $70 *** Click Here for more information or to register.*** This class is especially for young people ages 6 to…
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Youth Clay Camp
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Youth Clay CampFor young people 11-15 years old taught by Judi Munn. *** Click Here for more information or to register. *** Total Cost of Class $70This class is especially for young people ages 11 to…
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Solar Dyeing
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Interested in creating a one-of-a-kind artwork using nature? Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion for a hands-on workshop using natural materials found at Daisy State Park to create a…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 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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Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Quick and Easy Pizza Rolls
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion for pizza rolls cooked at our Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to care and season a Dutch oven. All…
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Cast Iron Connections: Cooking with a Dutch Oven
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gather around the fire for a hands-on cooking experience using a traditional Dutch oven. Participants will explore the history of cast iron cooking, learn basic techniques, and help prepare a tasty…
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Canning Workshop
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Did your garden grow more
than you expected this year? Have you
ever wished there was a way to enjoy those fruits and veggies all year
long? Join park staff at Powhatan
Historic…
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Rag Quilt Class
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rag Quilt Class Taught by Donna NicholsIn this class you will learn some basic sewing techniques and different types of fabrics used in sewing and quilting. This is a four-hour class for beginners and…
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Camp Cooking
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cooking around a campfire is an age-old activity that was part of day-to-day life throughout history. Today it is usually reserved for camping only. We are going to take a step back and explore the…
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Fishing 101
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
During this workshop you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing and discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 13, 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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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Letterpress Printing WorkshopTaught by Troy Odom *** Click Here to register or for more information ***This one day class will include basic terminology, hand setting type and plate…
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Food as Medicine Class
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food as MedicineTaught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***This class is about knowing herbs intimately; from the garden and beyond and into the kitchen. It is a basic…
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Stained Glass Simple Flag Panel
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stained Glass Simple Flag PanelTaught by Dona Sawyer *** Click Here for more information or to register.***Make a 7" x 8” stained glass July Flag Panel in your choice of reds, whites, and…
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