Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at…

Did you know that Arkansas is home to an estimated 400–650 species of native bees? Join a park interpreter in the center to explore the vital role these pollinators play in the park and observe our…

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…

Did you know Arkansas is home to 16 species of bats? These often misunderstood creatures of the night contribute to the ecosystem in ways you might take for granted! Join a park interpreter to…

Many critters live and pass through Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the falls to create your own track casting to take home of an animal from the area. This is a come and go station.

When you think of a pollinator, what comes to mind? Some of the most effective pollinators are underrated! Join a park interpreter to discover unlikely pollinators of Cossatot River State Park and…

Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided.…

Happy Pollinator Week! Come to the visitor center amphitheater to create a treat for our largest pollinators with a park interpreter. All supplies provided.

What do the words stem, anther, stigma and petal have in common? They are all parts of a flower! Dive into the world of pollination and explore the anatomy of Cossatot River State Park's wildflowers…

Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find! This…

Ever wonder what types of plants are pollinator-friendly? Join a park interpreter as we discuss different species of plants that are beneficial to pollinators. Learn about the relationship between…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Float the Cossatot River with park interpreters as your guides! This 6-hour day trip will take you down the calmest section of the Cossatot River within the park. Kayak, lifejacket and shuttle…

Have you wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss…

Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided.…

Unleash your inner zoologist and immerse yourself in the amazing realm of toads and frogs with the park interpreters. Test your new knowledge as you differentiate the life cycles of toads from frogs.

Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This is a sanitary, hands-on activity that is fascinating for all ages!

"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is 1 mile round-trip.

Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.

The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas their home. Join a park interpreter to discover the day to day activities of the life of a black bear and…