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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…
                            
                        
            
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        Sunset Kayak Cruise
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village…
                            
                        
            
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        Night Hike: Nocturnal Powers
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The night is dark and full of wonder. Join a park interpreter for a nighttime hike on the Big Ben Trail and discover the amazing creatures that come out in the night. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
                            
                        
            
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        Birding 101
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 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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        What's the Catch?
                                    Saturday, November 01, 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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        Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 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 can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
                            
                        
            
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        Fired Up for Making Memories
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The best Arkansas State Park memories start with a good campfire. Join a park interpreter for fire building tips and tricks, then hang around to enjoy s'mores and campfire stories. Please bring water…
                            
                        
            
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        Echoing Footsteps Hike
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
                            
                        
            
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        Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
                            
                        
            
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        Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
                                    Sunday, November 09, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 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 can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
                            
                        
            
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        Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
                                    Sunday, November 09, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.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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        The Hidden Hunt
                                    Sunday, November 09, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 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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        T.R.A.I.L.S.
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        What's the Catch?
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        Erosion in Motion
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                             Erosion has shaped past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and…
                            
                        
            
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        Chunkey Champions
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        Birding 101
                                    Saturday, November 15, 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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        Picture Perfect
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…
                            
                        
            
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        The S.S.S. Experience
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…
                            
                        
            
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        The Storyteller's Bag
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.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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