If you're new to birdwatching or curious about the wildlife of the Little Rock metro, let Plantation Agriculture Museum staff help you learn about some of the most common birds of our area and how to identify them. This program is held in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day and, after

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by helping the staff of Plantation Agriculture Museum to better understand the birds that visit our park and how they use the space. Experienced and beginner birdwatchers alike are invited to pick up a bird checklist from the museum and share your sightings

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring the Natural State. This is a come and go program. 

Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park near the courtesy dock to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you've never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!

Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn more about how insects make their music and help us create our own "insect orchestra." 

Here is your chance to learn how to prepare a simple fruit dessert on your next camping adventure using a Dutch oven. This is the perfect opportunity to try one out for the first time as all equipment will be provided. Meet at the visitor center as we discover the versatility of this cookware and a

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Master naturalist to learn all the vital components that make any backyard a
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All birders, from experts to novices, are welcome to join us on this morning birder walk with NWA bird expert Joe Neal. May is peak migration, so we’ll be on the lookout for all the dazzling warblers, tanagers, vireos, and other migrant birds that can be seen at this time of year. Expect to walk 1

Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip, and is on a paved, ADA accessible trail. Who knows what we may

The forest comes alive at night! Join a park interpreter for a sensory night hike and discover how nocturnal animals like owls, bats, and foxes navigate in the dark. We’ll listen for animal calls, search for glowing spider eyes, and use special tools to communicate with nocturnal creatures. This is