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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Victorian Watercolor Painting
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how American Victorians
used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of
watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Historic Townsite Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the ghost structures, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is…
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Monarch Migration Station
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.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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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Archeological Excavation: Pit Features, Mounds, and Post Holes Oh My!
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou
Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the
first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! During this program, we
will explore what archeologists are…
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Grab-bag Adventures
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 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 family and…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter next to our new visitor center at the Lichen Link trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we…
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Fire Building 101
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Arboretum Trail Stroll
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that make up the unique landscape of Village Creek State Park This is a…
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Birding 101
Sunday, June 08, 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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Birdy Bingo
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bingo is for the birds! Join the park interpreter to see and hear some of the birds at Lake Frierson State Park in a feather-themed game. With a bit of luck, you’ll have all the right…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Animal Signs Hike
Sunday, June 08, 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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Casting 101: Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kick off Arkansas' Free Fishing Weekend by joining us in the field next to the playground to brush up on your casting! We will have a casting competition, and several games and challenges as we…
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