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Leave No Trace Watercolors
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to make your very own artwork and learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for other visitors…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Birding Hike
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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A Home for a Black Bear
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas their home. Join park interpreters to discover the ins and outs of the life of a black bear and investigate the…
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Micro Hike
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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…
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Crafty Tracks
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to create your own animal track soap! We'll discuss different tracks you may find in the park and how to identify them. All supplies provided. No registration required.
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Trailside Talks & Treats
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thirsty on the River Corridor Trail? Take a break and stop by the Falls Day-Use area to chat with a park interpreter and enjoy a trailside treat! This is a come and go station.
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Birding Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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River Rock ID Swimming Adventure
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Cossatot River is lined with sand, pebbles, and large boulders. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks and minerals they were made of? Join park interpreters on a swimming adventure and…
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Technology in Nature Walk
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Have you ever 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…
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S'mores Station
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Stop by Cossatot Falls to celebrate National S'mores Day with a park interpreter! All supplies provided. This is a come and go station.
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Mammals of Cossatot River
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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.
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This is a fascinating, sanitary hands-on activity for all ages!
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Track Identification Station
Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cossatot River State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, but how do we know who has passed through this area? Stop by to learn about the differences in animal footprints, and how to…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Watercolor Fish
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Capture the beauty of the many species of fish in the Cossatot River with a watercolor painting! Join park interpreters to draw inspiration from various fish species, learn about the life of a fish,…
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The Life of a Box Turtle
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Box turtles are fascinating creatures! These land-dwelling turtles are full of surprises. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a box turtle and meet our three-toed box turtle at the visitor…
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Bird Feeder Fun
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center amphitheater to create a treat for our largest pollinators with a park interpreter. All supplies provided.
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