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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!
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Tree Identification
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are all common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Survival Skills
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more! No registration required. #GSLoveStateParks
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Birding Walk
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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.…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leave No Trace Watercolors
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Mushroom Hunt Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas is home to dozens of unique mushroom species! Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Harris Creek Trail to learn about these fascinating fungi, and the intricate network of mycorrhiza…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, September 14, 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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River Safari
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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.…
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Micro Hike
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 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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Critter Feeding
Sunday, September 21, 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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Survival Skills
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire starting skills, orienteering, and more!
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Silent Flight
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, September 28, 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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Leave No Trace Watercolors
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop by Brushy Creek Recreation Area to learn about the many snakes of the park and paint your very own wooden snake to take home! This is a come and go station.
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, October 05, 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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Sandbar Beautification - Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Spend the morning with park interpreters at Sandbar Campground to remove litter and debris from this high-use area of the park. This volunteer event is a part of the Great Arkansas Cleanup through…
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Color Wheel Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Can you find every color on the color wheel? Hike down to the river with the park interpreters and see how many colors are out on the trail. This is a 0.5-mile round trip hike rated easy to moderate.
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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