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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Hike
Saturday, March 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way. #ARSpringBreak
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, March 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones! #ARSpringBreak
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Survival Keychains
Saturday, March 22, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
What if you were lost in the wilderness without food or gear? What if you always had a tool on hand to help you? Join a park interpreter to learn some of the basics of survival while making…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, March 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Mammal Furs
Sunday, March 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.…
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Nature Touch Table
Sunday, March 23, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Bring your nature questions and curiosity as you meet with a park interpreter to talk about various nature items and discover a little bit more about what's around you. #ARSpringBreak
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Discovery Hike
Monday, March 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store for us. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions!…
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Radical Raptors
Monday, March 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover the many different raptors of Lake Poinsett State Park and the adaptations that make them unique. Enjoy an interactive program with a park interpreter and be prepared to move around a bit.…
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Who Flooded the Lake?
Monday, March 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake…
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Nature Hike
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way. #ARSpringBreak
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Meet a Snake
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones! #ARSpringBreak
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Nature as Inspiration: Snakeskin Bookmarks
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this hands-on experience to learn about nature and create a bookmark out of real snake skin that you can take home. Materials are provided. #ARSpringBreak
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Nature Hike
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1/2-mile Palewood Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way. #ARSpringBreak
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Survival Keychains
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
What if you were lost in the wilderness without food or gear? What if you always had a tool on hand to help you? Join a park interpreter to learn some of the basics of survival while making…
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Let's Go Fishing!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hey! Let's Go Fishing! Learn basics, tips, and tricks to begin your fishing journey. Fishing
poles and bait are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Registration is
not required, but anyone over…
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Animal Signs Hike
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…
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Monarch Migration Station
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face…
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Animal Signs Hike
Friday, March 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…
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