<p>Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at the Borden House. #OptOutside <b> </b></p><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>

Nothing quite compares to the chance of meeting an owl or vulture up close and personal! So, bring the family and all your questions to learn more a about Arkansas' birds of prey as Lynn Sciumbato from Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation gives you that up close view. You are welcome to bring your

Nature lovers, do you want to build your confidence and competence in identifying gathering wild edible and medicinal plants? Join a park interpreter and Rose Marie of the Central Arkansas Herbalist Society. This will be a hands-on learning experience covering identification and safe and ethical

Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Discover these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as well as other important products, for us and many forest creatures. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Come<br />
and go as you please. A 15-minute program</a>

Enjoy a leisurely 0.5-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy an afternoon taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. Meet at the Sinking Stream trailhead. Recommended for ages

Withrow Springs State Park will be having a Cleanup Day on April 26th. Feel free to stop by the visitor center anytime on Saturday to pick up supplies if you would like to help. For more information, contact the park at (479) 559-2593 any day of the week during business hours.

Let’s see what flowers are blooming in the park! Join a park interpreter for a relaxing 0.50-mile (out-and-back) walk along the lower section of the Devil’s Den Trail. This is a moderate trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant.

<p>Help park staff Keep Arkansas Beautiful at Historic
Washington State Park at this cleanup event! Join us for the morning session
from 9 a.m. – noon, and/or the afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Tools will be
provided. Please bring your own gloves. To sign up, call (870) 983-2684 or send
an email to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ra</a></p>

<p>Join Lynn Sciumbato from Morning
Star Wildlife Rehabilitation and get an up-close view of some magnificent
birds of prey, or raptors. Donations to Morning Star Wildlife
Rehabilitation are accepted.</p>

<p>The peak of bird
migration for our area is right around the corner! Join Mitchell Pruitt from
the Ozark Bird Conservancy for a program in the Discovery Room to explore this
incredible phenomenon and the migratory birds that visit our area. Donations to
Ozark Bird Conservancy are accepted.</p>