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Cotton Ginning Demonstration
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know
what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…
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Skull Detective
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to many animals. One way we learn about these animals is by looking at the skulls. Join the park interpreter to uncover the mystery of the skulls.
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Pine Needle Painting
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Don’t have a paintbrush? No worries! Join a park interpreter in the classroom to use pine needles as a unique paintbrush for this fun craft. All supplies provided.
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Magnificent Mycelium: A Tale From Underground
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Mushrooms come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Discover some of the common fungi found at the park and how these small organisms create new life from what's left beneath. Stick around to build your…
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Snapshot of Nature: Lake Frierson BioBlitz
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for a BioBlitz at Lake Frierson State Park! Learn how to use iNaturalist, explore different habitats, and help us document the incredible biodiversity right here in the park. Whether you’re a…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Never Ending Campout
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wouldn't it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not careful. Join a park…
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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Bass Fishing on Lake Roosevelt
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…
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Owls of Arkansas
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!
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Cabin Trail Hike
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…
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Make a Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well as an effective way of carrying cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter…
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Birding 101
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Mighty Eagles
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird; the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you…
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Fall Leaf Prints
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Creative Fishing Lures (Bear Creek)
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…
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