Gourds are one of the oldest plants in North America! We will be painting gourds with outdoor paint for use as baskets, bowls, birdhouses or just decoration. We will discuss the growing and…

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…

Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course. This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…

There is something timeless about building a fire, it provides warmth, light, and a sense of security outdoors. In this hands-on program, participants will learn safe and responsible fire-starting…

***Click Here for more information or to register*** Learn how to make an 8” stained glass Snowflake Panel in your choice of colors. Students will learn the Tiffany Method of stained glass which uses…

***Click Here for more information or to register*** Learn how to make an 8” stained glass Snowflake Panel in your choice of colors. Students will learn the Tiffany Method of stained glass which uses…

The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…

Enjoy the trails responsibly and confidently with this essential hiking program at Lake Chicot State Park. Learn the basics of trail etiquette including right-of-way, group awareness, and how to share…

Led by a park interpreter, this program teaches how travelers have used the stars for centuries to find their way. With a simple star chart and a few recognizable constellations, you can identify the…

Learn to read the signs animals leave behind with this hands-on tracking program led by a park interpreter. Participants will explore the trails of Lake Chicot State Park to identify tracks, scat,…

People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills) this program series is designed to give…

Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3 hours.…

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

Celebrate those you love with a great outdoor culinary experience. Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop with your special valentine by learning the history of the oven and how…

The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making, by using oak splits, was an important task for every pioneer. Weave your own…

Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours…

Learn to make a variety of beautiful and functional brooms. Starting with the simple, yet startlingly versatile whisk broom. You'll move through the styles, learning to make a turkey wing, hawk tail…

Learn to make a variety of beautiful and functional brooms. Starting with the simple, yet startlingly versatile whisk broom. You'll move through the styles, learning to make a turkey wing, hawk tail…