Earth Science Week: Colors in the Rocks

Meet in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in this program for kids of all ages!

Girl Scouts Love State Parks-Introduction to Mountain Biking

Welcoming all Girl Scouts for a fun-filled, hands-on demonstration of cycling. Meet with a park interpreter to discover the working parts of your bicycle, as well as safety tips and the opportunity to test your skills on various obstacles to make your riding experience more enjoyable. After the

Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Charles

<p>It’s cleanup time! Volunteers are needed to participate in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Charles State Park. Each year the Great Arkansas Cleanup welcomes participants to join park staff in keeping the Natural State as beautiful as possible. Sign up your family, friends, school group</p>

Mammals of Lake Charles

Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their relationships to each other as well as their roles in the park's ecosystem.

Owl Prowl

Join a park interpreter at the Mockernut Trail to prowl for owls. Several species of owls reside in the forests of Lake Charles State Park. Learn about a few species of owls and their awesome adaptations that make them efficient nocturnal predators. Once we learn about owls, we'll attempt to call

Dutch Oven Dessert

Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don’t miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of this tasty treat!

2025 Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Clue Crew

Become a keen-eyed wildlife observer in Nature Clue Crew, where you explore a nature scene filled with animal clues. By examining tracks, scat, and other natural signs, you can learn how to interpret the evidence animals leave behind and gain a deeper understanding of their behaviors and movements

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup

Its time for the fall cleanup in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful. This is a self-guided river cleanup. Volunteers can pick up litter along the banks of the river or by boat. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Contact the park for more information.

Monarch Health Hike

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your garden, but they are in danger of disease. Join the park interpreter for a guided hike through the park

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