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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Leave No Trace
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. By practicing Leave No Trace, we can become…
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Match that Mammal
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Discovery Hike
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and…
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Owl's Last Supper
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Snake Smarts
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your snake smarts! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Cleaning up the Falls
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile shortcut to the falls is the perfect route for working together and practicing good stewardship of the park by picking…
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Feel the Furs
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Art in The Park
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Birding Basics Hike
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail to learn about the basics of birding. On this one-mile hike, guests will have the opportunity to spot some of Lake…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Falls Branch Trail Hike
Thursday, March 12, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead for a 1-mile hike along the Falls Branch Trail. This hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the Ouachita…
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Art in The Park
Thursday, March 12, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Nature Detectives
Thursday, March 12, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many mysterious plants and animals. Put your detective skills to the test and learn how to decode the secrets of the park with a park interpreter. This…
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Cleaning up the Falls
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile shortcut to the falls is the perfect route for working together and practicing good stewardship of the park by picking…
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Discovery Hike
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Marina for the first kayaking excursion of the season! Explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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