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Go Outside and Play!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…
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Animal Signs Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…
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Grab-bag Adventures
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…
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You've Got Mail
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…
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Knots for Anglers
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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Spring Snapshots
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge!…
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Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Not all bugs are insects—but are all insects bugs? Join us at Lake Frierson State Park for fun, hands-on adventure where kids will learn to spot the difference, search for tiny critters, and discover…
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Become a State Park Junior Ranger
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the Junior Ranger
Program, a program intended for kids aged 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State
Parks and our resources. Start your journey to become an official…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Firebuilding 101
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 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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Star Party
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a night sky presentation by the Memphis Astronomical Society. Afterwards, we will move outside to view night sky objects through telescopes. If there is overcast or…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
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…
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Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak! Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles,…
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Day of Service
Sunday, May 25, 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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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a kayaking adventure on Lake Frierson! In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory…
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