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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This…
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Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.…
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Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Let's make an eco-friendly pine cone bird feeder! Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater to create one while learning about bird migration and the Mississippi flyway. Supplies are…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Silent Flight
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Birding Hike on the Little Missouri
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Meet a park Interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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All about Birds
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Stop by and chat with a park interpreter about birds at this…
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Early Bird Hike
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm?” It’s true! Join a park interpreter to look for birds that spend the winter season at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Please wear sturdy…
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Soaring Scavengers
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? It’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided…
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Towering Pines Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
Read more