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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Snail Snot
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Snot, slime, or mucus? Is there a difference
and why are snails covered in it? What is their purpose in the park? Join Park
Interpreter Kara to uncover the slimy secrets of snails!
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What's in the Woods
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many interesting things in nature that you may find during a walk in the woods or even in your own backyard. You might be surprised at what you're missing by not "looking" during a hike or…
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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
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Smelly Skunks
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped…
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Woody Plant Walk
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing afternoon walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
Heart Healthy
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
Heart Healthy
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Those Raccoon Rascals
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with Park Interpreter Kara.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
Heart Healthy
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2025 Pollinator Week: Beautiful Butterflies
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas has many different butterflies, but how do identify them? Meet a park interpreter to discover some helpful tips and tricks to identifying butterflies.
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Seeds on the Move!
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the
many ways seeds are moved throughout the park.
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Life on the Edge at the Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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2025 Pollinator Week: Planting for Pollinators
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about creating a pollinator garden? Meet a park interpreter to find out how to get started!
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If I Were a Bear
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bears, like all animals, have certain requirements that need to be met if they are to survive. Join Park Interpreter Kara for a fun game of playing bear and see if you could survive in the forest.
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Trek Along the Monument Trails
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…
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2025 Pollinator Week: What Bee Would You Be?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. This event is free and for children 15 years old and under being accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration for the derby…
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