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Snorkeling Adventure
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Fish Frenzy
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
There is a frenzy of fish that await you here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to learn more about the fish that live in Lake Catherine and have the…
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Dip Net Discovery (Shoreline by Marina)
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…
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Cane Pole Fishing
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.
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Knot Knowledge
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend at…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Fishing 101
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
During this workshop you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing and discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, July 18, 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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Watercolor Fish
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Capture the beauty of the many species of fish in the Cossatot River with a watercolor painting! Join park interpreters to draw inspiration from various fish species, learn about the life of a fish,…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Capsicums: Mild to Wild
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***I quite enjoy the flavor and burn of a hot chile pepper—although I do not want to eat anything scorching that leaves my mouth on fire.…
Heart Healthy
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Knot Knowledge
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend at…
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Cane Pole Fishing
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.
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Fish Feeding
Friday, July 25, 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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Snorkeling Adventure
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Great Spring River Cleanup
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Become a volunteer and make a difference. Join us Wednesday September 10th at the Mammoth Spring State Park Office and Welcome Center as we'll set off in canoes to help do our part to clean up one of…
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Hunter Education
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Sunday, September 21, 2025
In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course that will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on…
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