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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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…
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National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join Lake Dardanelle State Park for National Public Lands Day and the annual Great Arkansas Cleanup. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup, a statewide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful! Help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying some of…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful: Woolly Hollow Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meet our park staff to participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup! Together we will pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. All supplies provided.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for…
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Lake Sylvia Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Help a park interpreter and Scouting America Troop 727 clean up around the old Girl Scouts Cabin ruins to preserve the beauty and history of this trail! At this event, we will learn about the history…
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National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow Trail Beautification Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observe National Public Lands Day from the trails at Cane Creek State Park! Meet at the trailhead by pavilion #1 at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and supplies. Dedicate at least an hour to help beautify our…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Help protect Logoly State Park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This…
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Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…
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Public Lands Day/ Keep Arkansas Beautiful
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This
National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or
paint a number of fences to…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Devil's Den
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join fellow volunteers in preserving the natural beauty of Devil's Den State Park! Cleanup headquarters will be at the large pavilion, where volunteers can sign in, pick up supplies, and receive…
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Recycling Drive
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping us keep Arkansas clean! Bring your paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles for recycling.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup/National Public Lands Day Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Show your appreciation for your state
park on National Public Lands Day by volunteering for this Keep Arkansas
Beautiful event! We’ll meet at the visitor center pavilion to organize and give
away…
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Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Herbal Apothecary WorkshopTaught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register ***Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve,…
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Scales, Tails and Survival Tools
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…
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National Public Lands Day & Great Arkansas Cleanup at Pinnacle Mountain
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by getting involved in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! Meet at the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. for an agenda and supplies. Check in with…
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Erosion in Motion: Protecting Lake Frierson’s Shoreline
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Feeling Froggy!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup Arkansas City
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to take part in Great Arkansas Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service program or…
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