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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Smartphone Photography
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…
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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!
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Bike the Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sophia at the main pavilion for a morning bike tour of Daisy State Park. Come see the park by bike and learn more about the interesting history of the park. Please bring your…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, September 13, 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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Introduction To Geocaching
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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Safety Sense
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join Park Interpreter Jaden at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Nature Journals
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
According to Leave No Trace Principles, nothing should be taken from the natural setting of a state park. Nature journals are a great way to take something with you when you go, without disturbing the…
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Tree Identification
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are all common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are…
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Nature Cabin
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Intro to Kayaking
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This adventure program is for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. When you think “kayaking,” do you picture whitewater, helmets, and lots of turning over? It’s true that whitewater kayaking is popular,…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Turtle Talk
Saturday, September 13, 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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Outdoor Photography Tips and Tricks
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Photography is a great way to explore the outdoors at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn the tips and tricks of getting good nature pictures and find out the difference between…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Intro to Geocaching
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Calling all Girl Scouts who love to explore! Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a fun geocaching program just for your Girl Scout troop! We will cover the basics of geocaching and even…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is…
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BioBlitz Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is a great place to discover a variety of plants and animals. Join park staff for this 1.25-mile hike as you discover and record the species found along Crane's Fly Trail. This…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Survival Skills
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more! No registration required. #GSLoveStateParks
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Kayaking 101
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of paddling in a kayak and take a short tour of one of the coves of Lake Greeson. See for yourself that this sport can be easy, fun, and relaxing. Bring clothing and shoes that can…
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