"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…

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…

Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…

Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world.…

The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village and Heritage Herb Garden will host Ozark Homesteading workshops on Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28, 2025. Workshops include Composting for a Healthy…

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.

Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…

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!…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…

Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear…

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…

Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…

Here is your chance to explore a remote part of Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a guided bike ride with a park interpreter from the Snow Lake trailhead. We will discover the rich history of the…

Sow seeds into the Arkansas Delta soil as we prepare for the growing season. Participants will be able to plant and cultivate the kitchen garden and planters. Children will be able to start their own…

Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. We will be looking to see what’s blooming and what’s happening in the forest now that spring is here. The trail is moderately easy, so…

Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive…

Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…

At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…

Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…