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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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Fur Trapping and Trading
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the exhibit area of the visitor center to learn more about one way to make a living in Arkansas Territory! Fur trapping and trading was an important part of the economy in…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet Class
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet ClassTaught by Linda Widmer*** Click Here for more information or to register ***Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire…
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Creative Pottery
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Creative Pottery
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…
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Lizards of Arkansas
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
What walks on four legs but runs on two? Join a park interpreter to discover some interesting lizards that can be found in our park and the surrounding region.
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Summer Solstice Stained Glass Panel
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer Solstice Stained Glass Panel Workshop Taught by Dona Sawyer***Click here for more information or to Register ****Make a 10" by 7 1/2" stained glass Summer Solstice panel in your…
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Story and Craft: Frogs
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer while school is out! Enjoy stories of the frog and make an origami jumping frog!
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Snakes of Arkansas
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are 36 species of snakes that make their home in Arkansas, six of which are venomous. Join a park interpreter to learn about these misunderstood animals and how to identify common…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Mammals of Bull Shoals-White River
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You might find that they’re more like us than you think.
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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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…
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Birdwatching 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birdwatching. Afterwards, put your new skills to the test on this short, 0.75-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Bring water and…
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One Day Taste of Clay
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One Day Taste of Clay WorkshopTaught By Judi Munn & John Perry *** Click here for more information or to register ***Learn the basics of creating functional mugs, bowls, vases, and other…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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