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Ancient Jewelry
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting
the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie,
vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Birds and Blossoms
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile stroll to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live at Village Creek State Park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a…
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Picnic at the Park
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Nothing feels better than a day outside in the sun. The museum will set up old-fashioned family friendly games such as checkers, croquet, sack raises, sidewalk art, and more! Join the museum staff for…
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Explore the Ridge!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How did this big hill get out here in the middle of the Delta anyways? Answer this question and more as you join the park interpreter for a time-traveling adventure on Crowley's Ridge. We will be…
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Monarch Migration Station
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Ancient Jewelry
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
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Fly Fishing 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…
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Let's Go Bigfoot Hunting
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that a mighty big legend has left footprints on the history of Crowley's Ridge? It's true! Before the Boggy Creek Monster of western Arkansas, there was the Wild Man of Crowley's Ridge.…
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Bat Superpowers
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Frierson State Park is home to superheroes! Join the park interpreter in learning about what makes our bats so super, followed by a fun echolocation game.
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…
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Light Up the Night
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the science behind glowing wonders in nature! Join us as we learn why certain things glow and how this fascinating phenomenon works in plants, animals, and more.
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Arboretum Trail Stroll
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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Day of Service
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Old as a Tree
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own…
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Hiking 101
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a Hiking 101 training session. Learn how to plan for your hiking trip, pack your bag, and exercise your body to meet your future hiking goals. Then join us as we hit the 1.5-mile boundary…
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Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…
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