Come to the amphitheater to learn about the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our environmental areas.

<p>Lake Catherine State Park is
home to many wildflowers! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to
play this fun game and learn all about the beautiful flowers that grow here.</p>

Did you know that you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how - you can make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.

<p>Meet some of our live animal&nbsp;“ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the&nbsp;forest habitat at Hobbs State Park.<b> </b>A 15-minute program will start every&nbsp;half hour. Come and go as you please.<b></b></p>

Our speaker is Austin Jones, professor of entomology with the University
of Arkansas, who is always informative and entertaining. His talk will
highlight some of the many connections between bugs, people and music. Insects
and other arthropods, including many found right here in The Natural State

<p>Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to socialize. Bring a friend and meet some new ones! Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and not</p>

Join in the fun of painting your own gourd to take home and enjoy while learning about their versatility and historic use. All materials will be provided. #GSLoveStateParks

Why is it called the "Luna Moth?" What's this moth got to do with the moon? Join a park interpreter to learn more about one of Arkansas' most beautiful and recognizable moth species!

Names hold power! Join a park interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about Village Creek State Park's history and the stories behind the name of Ben. The Big Ben Trail is a 0.5-mile moderately strenuous trail. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellant. 

For many animals at Village Creek State Park, how good you are at the game of “Hide and Seek” could be the difference between life and death! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to hike along the ½-mile Arboretum Trail, put your seeking skills to the test, and discover the different