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All About Bats!
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft!
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be…
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All about Deer
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and…
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Eco-Artistry: Leaf Wreath
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program…
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Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be…
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Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…
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Opt-Outside Green Friday Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Get outdoors instead of going to stores in celebration of Green Friday! Take a guided hike along the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail to get active after the holiday week. This hike is 0.8-mile, moderate with…
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Camp Ouachita Historic Tour
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Glimpse into the past by touring the old Girl Scouts cabins. Look into the future while exploring our newly…
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Mini Wreath Craft
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about Lake Sylvia's evergreen trees as you enjoy creating a mini wreath ornament! We will discuss evergreen varieties, habitat, needles and how they can be used for winter crafts. Then, we will…
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Wood Ornament Decorating
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to decorate a winter-themed wooden ornament! Using the beauty of Lake Sylvia's wildlife as inspiration, you will paint a winter scene on a wooden ornament. Get in the spirit as…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about the birds that stay at Lake Sylvia through the winter and create a pinecone bird feeder! Each person will make two pinecone bird feeders. One to decorate a tree here at Lake Sylvia for our…
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Winter Birding Hike
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…
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Eco Artistry: Winter Scene Coasters
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit Lake Sylvia for some winter fun! Enjoy creating a coaster craft inside the historic Ogden Hall. Paint a winter scene on a wooden coaster inspired by our parks' beauty, perfect for a…
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