Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the animals found here at the park. 

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

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead near the campsites, and please wear appropriate shoes for

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our waterways while we clean out a trash boom installed in the Little Maumelle River Water Trail. This boom was installed to capture litter as it floats downstream before it enters the main Arkansas River channel. By removing litter from

Enjoy the fall colors on the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail! Hike with a park interpreter and learn what kind of trees are along the trail on this moderate 0.8-mile hike. The meeting spot is at Lake Sylvia Day Use Area, where we will take a short walk to the trailhead. Make sure to bring water and proper

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!

<p>Throughout time, water has had a
big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to
shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life
at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own</p>

<p>Names hold power! Join a park
interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village
Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can
have here too. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately strenuous 0.5-mile trail. Please
wear appropriate hiking</p>

<p>In the dark skies of Village Creek
State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the
amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides
have taught humans, and how you can use the night sky to guide your way in the
night. Please bring a flashlight and</p>

<p>What’s a Girl Scouts camping trip
without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around
a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn the
basics of fire-building for your next outdoor adventure, then hang around to
enjoy smores and stories</p>