Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…

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…

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…

The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…

Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…

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…

Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…

Great memories begin with a spark. Make new memories as you join a park interpreter to learn both traditional and creative ways of starting a campfire. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather…

When we peek into the darkness, the superpowers of nocturnal animals come into the light! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Village Creek State Park’s diverse owls and the…

Meet our park staff to participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup! Together we will pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. All supplies provided. 

Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for…

Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup, a statewide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful! Help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying some of…

Help a park interpreter and Scouting America Troop 727 clean up around the old Girl Scouts Cabin ruins to preserve the beauty and history of this trail! At this event, we will learn about the history…

Participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping us keep Arkansas clean! Bring your paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles for recycling.

Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by getting involved in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! Meet at the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. for an agenda and supplies. Check in with…

Butterflies love the flowers here at Parkin Archeological State Park and we have a great kid's craft to honor them. Come make your own flapping butterfly! All materials will be provided.

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…

Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…