Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…

When we peek into the darkness, the superpowers of nocturnal animals come into the light! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Village Creek State Park’s diverse owls and the…

Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup, a statewide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful! Help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying some of…

Help protect Logoly State Park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This…

As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or paint a number of fences to…

Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…

Butterflies love the flowers here at Parkin Archeological State Park and we have a great kid's craft to honor them. Come make your own flapping butterfly! All materials will be provided.

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…

Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…

This workshop is designed to build upon basic principles of cast iron cooking to prepare a simple meal. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.

Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, join us to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden in…

Have you ever been outside and heard a weird noise? Have you ever been camping and heard something you couldn't explain? There are plenty of nocturnal animals in our park that make all sorts of…

Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire starting skills, orienteering, and more!

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this…

Bingo is for the birds! Join the park interpreter to see and hear some of the birds at Lake Frierson State Park in a feather-themed game. With a bit of luck, you’ll have all the right…

Birding is an adventure that doesn't just take place on land! Join a park interpreter to get a unique view of the birds in the park as you kayak the still waters of Lake Dunn. Kayaks, paddles, and…

Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…