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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mr. Whitney’s Cotton Gin
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 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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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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Grab Bag Adventures
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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…
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A Game of Ninepins
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an outdoor game of ninepins! This ancestor of bowling was extremely popular in the time of Davidsonville, so bring the whole family and find out why people loved it enough…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Dip Net Discovery
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes…
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Animal Myths
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or…
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Historic Townsite Tour
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the ghost structures, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is…
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The Hidden Hunt
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…
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Slithering for Smiles
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do snakes smile? Join the park interpreter to learn more about the snakes of Lake Frierson State Park and how the slithering work of snakes in the park is not scary, but something to make you smile.
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Kayak Cruise: Watershed Wonders
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreter on kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake's history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a watershed. We play in it, our homes…
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What's the Catch?
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
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Wildflower Walk
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a leisurely walk to view some of Lake Frierson State Park's native wildflowers. Discover how important these flowers are to the park and learn how you can enjoy them for…
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Old as a Tree
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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There's Something Fishy Going On
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us to explore the anatomy of fish and the unique species found in Lake Frierson. Learn about where these fish live, how their features help them survive, and discover the diverse aquatic world…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, May 30, 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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Frog Calls
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to…
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Geocaching 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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