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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, May 07, 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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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Make a Rose Bead Necklace from Rose Petals
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Taught By Sherry Mitchell *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***We will delve into the beginnings of rose beads in this four hour workshop. There are rose bead necklaces in…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Mammals of Arkansas
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet 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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Fire Building 101
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 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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International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Survey
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by helping the staff of Plantation Agriculture Museum to better understand the birds that visit our park and how they use the space. Experienced and beginner…
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Animal Tracks and Signs: Bear Creek
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.
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Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Herbal Apothecary WorkshopTaught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register ***Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve,…
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important!…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to take part in Keep Arkansas Beautiful Great American Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for…
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Community Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us at the welcome center to celebrate National Tourism week. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and includes free balloons, door prizes, refreshments and more! The event lasts until 3 p.m.
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Birding Blitz
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chirp, caw, and tweet! The birds of Cane Creek State Park are out and they want you to know it! Join a park interpreter on this short stroll through the forest to try and spot some of our feathered…
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Arkansas City Trailhead Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us at the Arkansas City trailhead as we explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail State Park's southern terminus in Arkansas City. From the trailhead, a park interpreter will lead an easy…
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