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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birding Basics
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…
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Wildflower Walk
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park interpreter for a leisurely walk to view some of Lake Frierson State Park's native wildflowers. Discover how important these flowers are to the park and learn how you can enjoy them for…
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Nature’s Palette – Art from the Outdoors
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get creative with the colors and textures of nature! In this hands-on program, families will use leaves, pinecones, sticks, and more to craft one-of-a-kind nature art. Along the way, we’ll talk about…
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Snapshot of Nature: Lake Frierson BioBlitz
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for a BioBlitz at Lake Frierson State Park! Learn how to use iNaturalist, explore different habitats, and help us document the incredible biodiversity right here in the park. Whether you’re a…
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Bug Out! - A Game of Bug Bingo
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a fun, hands-on bug bingo adventure where kids and families learn to identify local insects and arthropods. Discover the important roles bugs play in the park’s ecosystem while exploring…
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Secrets of the Forest: Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a guided scavenger hunt at Lake Frierson State Park to explore the forest’s hidden secrets. Use clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment all work together to create a…
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