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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Mammal Furs
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.
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Autumn Stargazing
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Fall Colors Nature Hike
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing walk through the forest of Lake Poinsett State Park. Along the way, take in the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones!
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Autumn Stargazing
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Fall Colors Nature Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing walk through the forest of Lake Poinsett State Park. Along the way, take in the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Nature Journaling
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials…
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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