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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Beautiful Butterflies
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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The Buzz on Bees
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bees serve a very important role at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to explore how a hive works and why we should protect our bees!
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Wild Wednesdays: Compasses
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass…
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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Naturally Nocturnal
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get…
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Skull Detective
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to many animals. One way we learn about these animals is by looking at the skulls. Join the park interpreter to uncover the mystery of the skulls.
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Wild Wednesdays: What's for Supper?
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery. You will have the chance to dissect an owl pellet and discover what makes up an…
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A Walk in the Woods
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy an outdoor adventure with a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the many things that call Logoly State Park home on this 1.25-mile guided walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Exploring Nature Journals
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Discover nature at Logoly State Park in a new way through nature journals. Join the park interpreter to find out how to start your own nature journal, make a small journal to take home, and add your…
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Wild Wednesdays: Getting Out of the Rain
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you were lost in the woods or caught in the rain, what would you do? Join a park interpreter to learn what supplies you might want in your backpack for shelter building and find out what type of…
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Photo Hike
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn how to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Light Up The Night
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The living things that glow at night can add a magical feel to your visit to the park, but have you ever thought about how and why they glow? Join a park interpreter to discover the science behind the…
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Frogs are fascinating creatures, but life isn’t always easy for them. Join the park interpreter to learn about the remarkable life of these little green critters and the role they play at Logoly State…
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Wild Wednesdays: Exploring Pond Life
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Morning of the Moths
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Come to Logoly…
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The Little Things Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile…
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