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.

Erosion has shaped past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and…

Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…

Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…

What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer!…

Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…

Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program. 

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…

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…

Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

Tracks, tracks everywhere, but not an animal in sight. That's ok! The tracks of animals can tell us a lot about how they live, how they look, and most importantly, where they've been! Meet a park…

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…

Start November off on the right foot with a hike and hunt! Cane Creek State Park trails offer plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a trek through our woods where the West Gulf Coastal…

Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided hike lasting about 45 minutes on a gravel surface trail. Meet at the Elaine trailhead as we discover the rich natural heritage of the area and history of…

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…

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…