Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Lake Sylvia by painting a watercolor picture with the help of a park interpreter. Be inspired by the park's natural beauty by recreating a scenic photo. Learn…

Join a park interpreter on the 1/2-mile Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail to sense nature! Use sight, sound, hearing, and touch to explore the trail. On this hike, we will make stops to…

Explore Lake Sylvia Through the lens of a microscope! Look at photos of common natural items under the microscope to guess what they are! Play the guessing game to win a cool prize. Then learn…

Enjoy the afternoon learning about the parks feathered friends! Alongside a park interpreter you'll learn all about the bird species that call Lake Sylvia home. By looking at taxidermy birds,…

Join a park interpreter to venture on a 1/2-mile hike through the old Camp Ouachita cabin area to scout for birds! Discover the common birds you may see on this trek. Then, explore the area to…

Step into the past on the Camp Ouachita Walking Tour. On this guided walk, you will learn the history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia from a park interpreter. Explore beautiful views, the Girl Scouts…

Learn about the beautiful wildflowers that grow at Lake Sylvia in the springtime. View examples of these plants and learn facts about them. Use a flower field guide to identify the plants found at the…

Join a park interpreter to explore the vibrant wildlife at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Take a mile long hike on the Lake Sylvia Trail to see what animal evidence we can find! Learn about the wildlife…

Learn how to find traces of the wildlife found at Lake Sylvia. Explore animal artifacts such as pelts, antlers, prints and more. Then, create an animal print craft to take home as a keepsake of your…

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…