Join the park interpreter as we explore the changes butterflies go through from egg to adult. We will cover host plants that can be found throughout the park and what you can plant in your yard to help caterpillars grow on their path to being butterflies as well as native plants that adults use.
Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or toad? Discover the answers to these and other animal myths. #ARSpringBreak<br> <br>
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty! Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. #ARSpringBreak
<p>How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of water. You may even discover interesting facts about them you did not already know.<br><br></p>
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and wear weather
Join a park interpreter for an outdoor game of ninepins! This ancestor of bowling was extremely popular in the time of Davidsonville, so bring the whole family and find out why people loved it enough to name whole towns after it (Bowling Green, Kentucky, for example). <br>
Can you jump as far as a white-tailed deer? Or can you hear as well as a coyote? Discover what kinds of amazing skills animals use to survive in places like Devil’s Den State Park with a park interpreter.
Join Park Interpreter Kara to play the role of an animal dining at the imaginary Critter Café. Learn what type of food your animal eats and where they would find it in the park.
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past and even today helps make your favorite t-shirt possible.<br>
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One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak. Whether it be paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling experience is necessary. Your guide will