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Birding 101
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Walk like a Morsbach
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Wildlife Observation and Tracking
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Girl Scouts, come search for tracks, scat,
and other animal signs on a guided 1-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water
and insect repellent. #GSLoveStateParks
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Intro to Kayaking
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an introduction to kayaking on the serene Maumelle River. This 2-hour kayak program is a fun and safe way to dip your toes into the world of water adventure and is a great…
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Delta Heritage Trail Compass Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Here is your chance to learn how to use a compass and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. We will meet at the visitor center for an introduction and then try out our new skills using a compass…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leave No Trace Watercolors
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to make your very own artwork and learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for other visitors…
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History of the Dam
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Where the Rivers Meet
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have
shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the
surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…
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Exploring Nature Journals
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Discover nature at Logoly State Park in a new way through nature journals. Join the park interpreter to find out how to start your own nature journal, make a small journal to take home, and add your…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in
nature? We’ll show you how – you can make one to take home! Meet Park
Interpreter Jaden at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Watercolor Painting
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Throughout time, water has had a
big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to
shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life
at Village…
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"Got Water?" Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Water is essential to have available on
your outdoor adventures, whether hiking or biking the trails. Learn how to
figure out how much water you need to take on hikes or rides to avoid
dehydration.…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake
Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Cane Pole Fishing
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided. #GSLoveStateParks…
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Nature Cabin
Sunday, September 14, 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: Journey to Germination
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…
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A Simple Stick
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Mushroom Hunt Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas is home to dozens of unique mushroom species! Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Harris Creek Trail to learn about these fascinating fungi, and the intricate network of mycorrhiza…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Hikin' for Lichen
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice.
Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden
vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Eco Kaleidoscope Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find
colorful connections along the…
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