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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Friday, April 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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The Hidden Hunt
Friday, April 25, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Help protect Village Creek State Park by volunteering for a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get cleanup supplies, an area to work, and a free…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Sunday, April 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Arboretum Trail Stroll
Sunday, April 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that make up the unique landscape of Village Creek State Park This is a…
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Arboretum Trail Stroll
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that make up the unique landscape of Village Creek State Park This is a…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This
program is great for kids of any age.
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Village Creek Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Village Creek State Park will be hosting a Fishing Derby through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to participate in this free, family-friendly fishing event.…
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What's the Catch?
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do
fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a
paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Old as a Tree
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Are
you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to
discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You
will also have the opportunity to create your own “tree cookie”…
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Birding 101
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then
put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…
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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the
wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento.
This program is fun for the whole family.
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Birds and Blossoms
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile stroll to become
acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live at Village
Creek State Park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a bird…
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Mothers in Nature
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn more about mothers
in nature, how they care for their young, and what to do if you encounter them.
Stay and make a Mother’s Day craft to take home! This program is…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…
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Birds and Blossoms
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile stroll to become
acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live at Village
Creek State Park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a bird…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Some
animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but
why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common
animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick around to create…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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