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126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
As the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, Audubon's annual Christmas Bird Count is gearing up for another great year. The Christmas Bird Count invites individuals of all levels of…
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Eagle Watch Tour
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…
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Eagle Tour
Wednesday, December 31, 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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First Day Birding Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Begin the New Year surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Delta on a First Day Birding Hike along the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park. While the forest appears still, birds remain…
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Early Birder First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Find a new hobby along with a new you on this Early Birder hike on New Year's Day! Join a park staff member for a hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail, 1.1 miles in length, to see what native birds…
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First Day Hike: Towering Pines Trail
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…
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First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
As part of the nation wide effort to promote parks and hiking, we will have a short hike along Raymond Lake. This an easy, 3/8-mile trail. Enjoy views of the water as well as great birding…
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Towering Pines Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…
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First Day Hikes: Winter Wildlife Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for…
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Winter Wildlife Watch
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we explore the winter habits of local wildlife. Learn to spot animal tracks, identify birds, and discover how creatures…
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Eagle Tour
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 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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Bird Bingo
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Let’s play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the different birds found at Devil’s Den State Park and around the United States.
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Birding Basics
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so come out and meet a park…
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Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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Birding on the Little Missouri
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Lake View and Old Town Lake in Winter Adventure
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Lake View trailhead for an easy 0.5-mile guided hike with a park interpreter on a gravel surface trail. After hiking our adventure will continue when we caravan using your own vehicle a…
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Everything Eagle
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Start celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday early with a mighty and majestic, feathered resident of Cane Creek Lake. Discover how you measure up to one of the most awe-inspiring birds you can…
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Winter on the Water
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided float along the Maumelle River. Experience winter on the water. We will look for winter migrant birds as we paddle up and down the course of the Maumelle. Dress…
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Lake View and Old Town Lake in Winter
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Lake View trailhead for a easy guided 0.5-mile hike with a park interpreter on a gravel surface trail. After hiking our adventure will continue when we caravan a short distance in your…
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Suet Bird Feeder
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Make a suet bird feeder to support winter birds. This is a family-friendly activity; bring clothes you can get messy.
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