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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Fish Prints (Dardanelle Area)
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle's fishery is healthy and diverse. We'll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in her magic…
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Pollinators in Action
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about the different types of pollinators found in the park, how they support plant life, and what we can do to protect them. Explore the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, birds, and more!
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2025 Pollinator Week: What Bee Would You Be?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities.
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Wetland Safari
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital…
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Pollinator Week: Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For this Pollinator Week celebration, be on the lookout for some beautiful butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park, as you look out upon the most beautiful landscapes of Arkansas from Cameron's…
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Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Not all bugs are insects—but are all insects bugs? Join us at Lake Frierson State Park for a fun, hands-on adventure where kids will learn to spot the difference, search for tiny critters, and…
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The Weird and Unusual
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many things can be found in nature that are weird and unusual. Some even
look alien! Join Park Interpreter Mystina to stretch your imagination to guess
what these strange things are.
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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Catch of the Day
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. This event is free and for children 15 years old and under being accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration for the derby…
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Adventure Series Workshop -Mussel Cove Kayaking
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11a.m. Registration for each will include all…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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What Doesn't Belong?
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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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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Going on a Bug Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Insects
and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their
diversity and learn how we can help…
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