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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Devil's Den State Park's Annual Birder Weekend
Friday, May 02, 2025 - Sunday, May 04, 2025
Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate our special feathered friends! There will be bird-themed programs, birder walks, and guest speakers for you to enjoy! Whether you’re an expert or a…
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Annual Birder Walk with Joe Neal
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All birders, from experts to novices, are welcome to join us on this morning birder walk with NWA bird expert Joe Neal. May is peak migration, so we’ll be on the lookout for all the dazzling warblers,…
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Trail Tales
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…
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Healing Waters
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
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Live Birds of Prey
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Nothing quite compares to the chance of meeting an owl or vulture up close and personal! So, bring the family and all your questions to learn more a about Arkansas' birds of prey as Lynn Sciumbato…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Bird Song Symphonies
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
While exploring you may here a symphony of
songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil’s Den State Park. Join
Park Interpreter Kara to learn
how to pick out some of the common…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you
can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy.
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Owls of the Ozarks with Dr. Mitchell Pruitt
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dr. Mitchell Pruitt, UA Professor and Director of Ozark Bird Conservancy—a new nonprofit research organization— joins us to talk about his ongoing research with owls in the Ozarks.
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Monument Trail Beginners Birder Walk
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a morning walk
with a park interpreter along the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack
Monument Trail. This is a moderate 2.2-mile walk. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water, insect…
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Bird Bingo
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we
play, we will discover more about the different birds found at Devil’s Den
State Park and around the United States.
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Nifty Nests
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join Park Interpreter Kara to find out which birds live in what nests, where you might find them in the park,…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Trail Tales
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…
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Snakes of Arkansas
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Calling all snake sleuths! Arkansas is home to a diverse population of snake species. Join a park interpreter in the Ouachita Room to discover the importance of snakes, hone your…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Bank Fishing
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Itchin’ to go fishin’? Join a park interpreter at the shoreline to practice your fishing skills and unearth the ecological importance of riparian zones. If you have your own fishing pole,…
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Casting Contest
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…
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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…
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Chinquapin Chat
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the…
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