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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birding 101
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Hike
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along Cedar Creek canyon. We will meet in the Mather Lodge Breezeway and travel to the Cedar Falls Overlook. Along with scenic views, we will spot soaring birds and…
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Birds, Flowers, and Canyon Walls
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring
your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the
breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are making a short hike to the Cedar
Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers…
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"Sense"-able Hike
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on…
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Success in Birding Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It's World Migratory Bird Day! Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail for a birding tour through this bottomland hardwood swamp looking for our feathered friends. If you…
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International Migratory Bird Day: Learn Your Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you're new to birdwatching or curious about the wildlife of the Little Rock metro, let Plantation Agriculture Museum staff help you learn about some of the most common birds of our area and how to…
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Bird Trivia
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In this interactive game, Join a park interpreter who will help you identify local birds and discovered some of their more interesting facts.
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Birding 101
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Birding 101
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Wings Over the Water
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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Birds, Flowers, and Canyon Walls
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring
your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the
breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are making a short hike to the Cedar
Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers…
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Birding 101
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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"Sense"-able Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on…
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Wings Over the River Valley
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun
learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring…
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Women in Nature (W.I.N.)
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull
Shoals-White River State Park is excited to offer Women in Nature (W.I.N.)!
During this summer series, women are encouraged to join park staff to explore different
aspects of the park and enjoy…
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Birding 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…
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