The birds of Daisy State Park each have their own unique vocal stylings. Join us for a game of bird call bingo to test your memory of some of the commonly heard bird calls.

When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…

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.…

This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 10 & 11, 2025 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…

Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…

Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of skywatching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of…

Join a park interpreter to enjoy s'mores and learn campfire basics including safety. This program offers a great opportunity to meet and spend time with other campers while learning how to be…

Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…

Mount Nebo State Park welcomes participants to help with trash and debris removal. We will focus on removing glass from behind the Large Pavilion, along 3C trail from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point,…

Open the door to all your senses by getting away and reconnecting with nature. During this three-day, two-night adventure, we will offer sessions on basic camping, hiking, introduction to kayaking,…

Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Join a park interpreter to discover what birds we can see or hear on the Big Bluff Trail. This 1.75-mile trail is moderately strenuous with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring…

Lake Frierson State Park is going to the dogs! Join us for B.A.R.K. Ranger hikes, doggy geocaching adventures, a tail-wagging costume contest, pawsome games, and fur-tastic programs. Meet local…

Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.

Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator. The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and…

Spend the morning with park interpreters at Sandbar Campground to remove litter and debris from this high-use area of the park. This volunteer event is a part of the Great Arkansas Cleanup through…

Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your…

Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…