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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mammals of Village Creek
Thursday, September 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Become a State Park Explorer
Thursday, September 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer Program, intended for kids aged 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to become an…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 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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Birding 101
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.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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Discovering Nature Journals
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Preserve your memories and outdoor experiences at Village Creek State Park in a journal. Join a park interpreter to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. All materials are…
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What's the Catch?
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.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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Color Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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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Old as a Tree
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 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…
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