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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Turtle Talk
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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…
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Owl's Last Supper
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Nature Photography
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fall is here, and it's showing at Cane Creek State Park! Beautiful colors, cool temperatures, and a whole host of creatures scurrying around getting ready for winter! This is the perfect time to try…
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Delta Heritage Trail in Autumn
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…
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Survival Skills
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering and more!
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Fall Leaf Prints
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a beautiful fall leaf print! We will learn why leaves change in fall as we create a keepsake print or card of Daisy State Park. All materials are…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Taste Test
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For centuries, the Dutch oven has been a staple cooking utensil of the people of Arkansas. The unique flavor and texture of food cooked in a cast-iron oven is unique and delicious. Meet a park…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at…
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Bear Necessities
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Orienteering
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
No service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to navigate using paper maps and brush up on basic compass…
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Art in the Park
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Safety Sense
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Animal Myths: Truth or Tail?
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you're "blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may…
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Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
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Nature Bookmarks
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
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Name that Noggin!
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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