Join Village Creek State Park and the Cross County Chamber of Commerce for Trick or Treat at Village Creek State Park. Local businesses will sponsor each campsite, providing decorations and candy for the kids. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. This is a family-friendly event for all ages
<p>Junior Girl Scouts can sharpen their navigation skills during a special badge workshop focused on the “Finding Your Way” badge. This program covers essential skills such as reading different types of maps, understanding true vs. magnetic north, measuring distances, and using both a map and compass</p>
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The trail is about 1.1
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer! Please bring a flashlight, closed-toe shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. #GSLoveStateParks
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Girl Scouts can join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided. #GSLoveStateParks
Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way! Please wear good walking shoes. #GSLoveStateParks
Join us for the Keep Arkansas Beautiful 2025 Great Arkansas Cleanup and help protect our valuable park resources with a day of park litter removal! Please check in on the day of the event at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This event is go at
According to Leave No Trace Principles, nothing should be taken from the natural setting of a state park. Nature journals are a great way to take something with you when you go, without disturbing the park’s ecosystem. Join a park interpreter in the lodge conference room to construct your own, then
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine. We will take a short hike after the program to test out
Stop by Brushy Creek Recreation Area to learn about the many snakes of the park and paint your very own wooden snake to take home! This is a come and go station.