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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop: Sweets and Treats
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare various 19th century
sweets and treats and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens.…
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Eagle Tour
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Monarch Migration Station
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face…
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"Around the Mountain" Base Trail Hike
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we travel the base of the mountain, enjoying the beauty of the season and seeing what we can discover along the way! This trail is moderate in difficulty, make sure to bring…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Meet a Tree
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 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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Become a State Park Explorer
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer Program, intended for kids aged 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to become an…
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Cherokee Games
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the…
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Deer Tabletop: Oh Deer!
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The white-tailed deer is just one of the fascinating animals that call Hobbs State Park home. It’s time for the rut and now is the perfect time to learn more about these majestic…
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In Search of the White River Monster
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the beach and learn about the history of White River Monster sightings while watching for items that may have been mistaken for this mythical monster in the…
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Take Nothing But Pictures
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short…
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Tree Ring Craft and Dendrochronology
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This program focuses on the fascinating scientific study of dendrochronology. Learn how scientists use tree rings to track tree growth and past weather events. Then create a cool craft using the rings…
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 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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The Colors of History
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how…
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Nature Journals
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park! Whether you are an entry level rock hound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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Who Flooded the Lake?
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake…
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Winter Bird Feeders
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Whether you know a lot or a little about birds, they're still fun to watch. Arkansas is a temporary home to some interesting and beautiful bird species that migrate here during the winter. Meet a park…
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