Benefits of Bats

Did you know Arkansas is home to 16 species of bats? These often misunderstood creatures of the night contribute to the ecosystem in ways you might take for granted! Join a park interpreter to investigate the life of a bat and ways humans can positively coexist with them. This is a come and go

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Join a park interpreter for a tasty camp treat! We’ll be making biscuits and homemade butter as we discuss the history of Dutch ovens.

Color Wheel Hike

Can you find every color on the color wheel? Hike down to the river with the park interpreters and see how many colors are out on the trail. This is a 0.5-mile round trip hike rated easy to moderate.

Owl's Last Supper

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 closer look at what owls love to eat.

Nature Bookmarks

Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature. 

Art in the Park

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

Build a Bird Feeder

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

Feel the Furs

Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.

Nature Journaling

Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1/2-mile shortcut to the falls. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

Senior American Special: Fly Fishing 101

<p>Join Arkansas Game and Fish Educator Trent Whitehead at the pool parking lot for a lesson on how to fly
fish! This program is a 1-hour long introduction to fly fishing that will inspire
you to pick up a rod and give it a go! Fly fishing equipment is provided.<b> </b></p>

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