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Falling for Fall Tabletop
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            It’s one of the best seasons in the
Ozarks with the comfortable weather and beautiful tree foliage, but what
exactly is fall or autumn, and why does it occur? How do leaves change color?
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        Talking Turkey
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Cherokees who historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to…
                            
                        
            
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        Know Your Knots
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…
                            
                        
            
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        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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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        Finding Footprints Bingo
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
                            
                        
            
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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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        Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…
                            
                        
            
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        White River Hunters and Trappers
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
                            
                        
            
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        Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic meal and take home a pre-seasoned Dutch oven to…
                            
                        
            
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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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        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 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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        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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        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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        Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
                            
                        
            
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        Talk Like A Sailor 101
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…
                            
                        
            
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        Who Goes There?
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their…
                            
                        
            
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