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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Survey
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by helping the staff of Plantation Agriculture Museum to better understand the birds that visit our park and how they use the space. Experienced and beginner…
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Animal Tracks and Signs: Bear Creek
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to take part in Keep Arkansas Beautiful Great American Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for…
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Arkansas City Trailhead Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us at the Arkansas City trailhead as we explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail State Park's southern terminus in Arkansas City. From the trailhead, a park interpreter will lead an easy…
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Lost Ladybug Project
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for an afternoon of an age-old activity, catching bugs and observing them in their natural habitat. North America’s ladybugs are tiny powerhouses that play a significant role…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
From wildlife to wildflowers, amazing sights await on the Trotting Fox Trail! Join a park interpreter to discover what lives along this easy, 1/2-mile trail.
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Name that Fish
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 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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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 11, 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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Birding Basics: Bear Creek
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ever wonder what kind of bird was sitting in the tree by your campsite, or which one was singing a song to wake you up? Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding on Bear Creek Trail. We…
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Day of Service
Sunday, May 11, 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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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Test your knowledge of the natural world of Crowley's Ridge! Everyone will get a list. To count your item, you just put a check mark on your paper or take a picture of the item. We can compare when…
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Delivering the Mail on Delta Heritage Trail Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail once was the path of trains that delivered mail to communities along its course. Here is your chance to discover how mail was delivered in the past and even get a chance to work…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Fire Building 101
Friday, May 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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