<p>With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join Park Interpreter Jaden at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.</p><br>

Join the mission to protect Arkansas's natural beauty! In this hands-on service event, Girl Scouts will learn how invasive species threaten the native plants and wildlife of Lake Chicot State Park. With gloves on and tools in hand, participants will work alongside park staff to remove harmful plants

<p> You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find
colorful connections along the Arboretum Trail (0.5-mile, easy difficulty),
discover how they’re connected, and take action to protect</p>

Arkansas is home to dozens of unique mushroom species! Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Harris Creek Trail to learn about these fascinating fungi, and the intricate network of mycorrhiza under our feet. This is a 3.5-mile round trip hike rated moderate to strenuous. Mushrooms will be

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome. This is a 0.5-mile hike round trip rated easy to moderate.

Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!

It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice.
Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden
vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is a moderately difficult, ½
mile hike. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. This

Join
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy,
handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things
that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of
Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to drink. <b>A</b>

We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join
Park Interpreter Baron at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing
in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas! Make sure to wear sturdy
footwear and bring plenty of water, this hike will last about 45 minutes. <b>A</b>

Meet
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to hike to the park's
archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and
discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This
hike is 1/4-mile long. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring