Hands-On History: Telegraphs, Washboards, and Model-Ts

Come to the museum and learn about how people lived in south Arkansas during the 1920s oil boom. Explore the Boomtown Street with the museum's curator, as you complete a scavenger hunt. See and learn about artifacts from the 1920s. This program is designed for children ages 6-12, but all are welcome

Daisy Guided Night Bat Hike

When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join a park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail explores the different adaptations that make our nocturnal animals like bats so successful

Nature Arts and Crafts: Pine Needle Masterpieces

<p>Join the park superintendent at the main pavilion to create a wonderful masterpiece using natural materials such as the Arkansas state tree, the loblolly pine! We will use pine needles to create unique pieces of art you can take home from Daisy State Park!</p>

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

<p>Join a park interpreter for one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center the day before or by calling (870) 398-4487 as reservations are limited for this lake</p>

Nature Scavenger Hunt

<p>Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter&nbsp;for a guided3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please&nbsp;wear good shoes and bring a water bottle and insect repellent.</p>

Acorns to Oak Trees

Join a park interpreter&nbsp;as we discuss how the humble acorn can grow into the mighty oak tree, and the importance of having these trees in the park.&nbsp;

Birding Basics

<p>Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn all about birds. If you have your own binoculars, feel free to bring them. Be sure to bring water</p>

Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Peach Cobbler

<p>Meet at the amphitheater to enjoy a scrumptious cobbler cooked in a Dutch oven.
Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and how to season and care for a Dutch oven. Bring a cool beverage and your appetite! To ensure that we have enough supplies,
sign up at the visitor center by 4:30 p.m. the day</p>

Hands-On History: Limestone, Ammonites and Sandstone

Do you know what a trilobite is? What about an ammonite? And what does it have to do with oil? Come to the museum and learn the answers to these questions as we learn why there is oil in south Arkansas. Explore local geology, as you enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum's geology gallery. See and

Hands-On History: Yo-Yos, Spinning Tops and Jacks

Are you ready to explore hands-on history? Come to the museum and learn about playtime during the 1920s. With the museum's curator, you will see toys from a hundred years ago and discover what toys were popular during that time period. Make your own old-fashioned toy using a variety of materials

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