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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Arboretum Trail Stroll
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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The Storyteller's Bag
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear Native American stories and the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 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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Guided Hike: The Eternal Flame
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Over 200 years ago, 660 Cherokee walked the Military Road that runs through Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot as we hike Military Road Trail…
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Become a State Park Explorer
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 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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Songbird Symphony
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s diverse birds create a symphony of bird songs for our enjoyment! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about the birds in this symphony, quick tips for…
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Chunkey Champions
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Turning Trash into Treasure
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grab your scraps! Getting rid of
litter is a great way to Leave No Trace at Village Creek State Park. Join a
park interpreter to learn how you can transform your paper scraps into a
wearable jewelry…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Fired Up for State Parks
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What’s a Girl Scouts camping trip
without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around
a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: The Guides Above Us
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
In the dark skies of Village Creek
State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the
amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides
have taught…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: The Power of a Name – Guided Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Names hold power! Join a park
interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village
Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can
have here…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Watercolor Painting
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Throughout time, water has had a
big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to
shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life
at Village…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Eco Kaleidoscope Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find
colorful connections along the…
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Creek Crawl
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Village Creek State Park is home to a world of hidden critters! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center as we walk to creek to explore the biodiversity the park provides. Please wear…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 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…
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Evening Kayak Tour
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Looking for a unique summer evening adventure by the lake? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful kayak tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek…
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T.R.A.I.L.S.
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on trails. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
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Birding 101
Friday, September 19, 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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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a take-home paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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Guided Hike: The Eternal Flame
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Over 200 years ago, 660 Cherokee walked the Military Road that runs through Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot as we hike Military Road Trail…
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