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Monument Sips and Birds
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
                            
                        
            
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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, October 31, 2025
                                            / 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.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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        Birding 101
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then
put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Tour
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11 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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        Early Birder Hike
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
                            
                        
            
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        Silent Flight
                                    Sunday, November 02, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Tour
                                    Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11 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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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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        Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
                                    Friday, November 07, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            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.…
                            
                        
            
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        Birding Basics
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…
                            
                        
            
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        Explorin’ With Lauren: Fall Birding in the Ozarks
                                    Saturday, November 08, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join NWA Wild Birds Unlimited Education Director Lauren Eno on a bird
walk to discover some winter resident birds at Hobbs. This beginner-friendly
bird walk will help birders of all levels practice…
                            
                        
            
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        Morning Bird Hike
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Tour
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.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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        Eagle Tour
                                    Thursday, November 13, 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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        Beginner Birding
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…
                            
                        
            
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        Wings Over the Water
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
                            
                        
            
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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 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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        Birding 101
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then
put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…
                            
                        
            
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        Guess That Critter!
                                    Saturday, November 15, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
                            
                        
            
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