Meet in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park before going on a short walk and finding some rocks of your…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Are you ready to explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is geared towards children ages 1-5. Through…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Join a park interpreter for a 1–2 mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the…

Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

How do the plants and animals survive the during the winter? Discover the answer as we discuss tactics such as hibernation and migration.

Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Hornor Neck Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…

Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. The program will end at Yellow Rock, so you have extra time to spend there or…

Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’…

Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about everything you need…

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…

People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…

It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…

Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park…

Take a step back in time as you join a park interpreter inside the historic café — a space hand-built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In this 30-minute program, you’ll learn the story of the CCC…