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Skull Detectives
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Most of us are familiar with the wildlife seen in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but do you recognize the animal from only its skull? Each skull gives a set of clues to figure out what animal it is.…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Campfire Jeopardy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How much do you know about the state of Arkansas, local plants and wildlife, and outdoor safety? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campfire Jeopardy. Make teams and…
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Regurgitation Station
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Meet a park interpreter to dissect owl pellets, figure out what owls are eating, and learn…
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Wonder House Tour
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Slithering Snakes
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…
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Rich Mountain Rarities
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to several unique species that can only be observed on Rich Mountain. Meet a park interpreter to learn more about these rare plants and animals!Program may be moved…
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Slithering Snakes
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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Skull Detectives
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Most of us are familiar with the wildlife seen in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but do you recognize the animal from only its skull? Each skull gives a set of clues to figure out what animal it is.…
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Arkansas Wildlife: Real Life Pokémon
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Wonder House Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Furry Facts
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts!
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Unraveling Animal Myths
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…
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Slithering Snakes
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…
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Wonder House Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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