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Owl Pellet Dissection
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What is an owl's favorite food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the diet of the owls in Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a pellet dissection; all supplies will be provided.
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Recycled Paper Beads
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join our park interpreter to learn a crafty way to recycle paper! Together we will learn how to create beads that can be used for a variety of crafts, such as garlands or jewelry, out of used paper.…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our health and well-being. As we…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Buggy Hollow
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the grassy area on the backside of the snack bar to learn about the creepy, crawly nighttime critters of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our park’s ecosystem.…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cabin Trail Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take an easy, 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail to explore the native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Journey to Germination
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Park-casso
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of our historic home, we will use watercolor to become "Park-cassos" and capture the scenery of this home.…
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Woolly Holler
Monday, September 15, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What’s that noise? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the animal sounds you may encounter during your stay at Woolly Hollow State Park. This program is great for all ages and lasts about 30…
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A Tree's Story
Monday, September 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter to take a closer look at the story that trees can reveal about the history of their surrounding environment. This program will last about 30 minutes and…
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The Hidden Hunt
Monday, September 15, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss upon first…
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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…
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Preserving Ozark Chinquapin
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where rocking chairs are placed) to learn more about the threatened Ozark chinquapin and our park's effort to preserve this…
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A Bird's Buffet
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Which birds eat what? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to play a fun game and learn how birds use their different types of beaks to eat certain foods. This program will last about…
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In-seine Adventure
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennet! Once we have seined, we will identify what we catch. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Sunny Life of a Reptile
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Why do reptiles bathe in the sun? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lives of the reptiles found in Woolly Hollow State Park. After discussing reptile traits and habits, we will make a…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…
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