Discover Migratory Birds

<p>The peak of bird
migration for our area is right around the corner! Join Mitchell Pruitt from
the Ozark Bird Conservancy for a program in the Discovery Room to explore this
incredible phenomenon and the migratory birds that visit our area. Donations to
Ozark Bird Conservancy are accepted.</p>

Birding Walk at Ozark Plateau Trail

Meet at the pavilion near the visitor center to
explore this easy, 0.5-mile trail looking for birds. This beginner-friendly
walk is led by Taylor Long, field trip leader for the NWA Audubon Chapter. Bring
your binoculars or borrow a pair from us.

Birding Walk at Sinking Stream and Van Winkle Trails

<p>Meet at the Sinking
Stream trailhead to explore both of these easy, 0.5-mile trails which typically
attract many different birds. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This beginner-friendly
walk is led by Taylor Long, field trip leader for the NWA Audubon Chapter. </a>Bring
your binoculars or borrow a pair from us.</p>

Hobbs Earth Day Event: Bird Fest!

Join us for a fun and educational event that’s
“for the birds” and help bird conservation organizations as well! Besides the timed
presentations, there are also tabletop booths with kids' activities from 9 a.m. –
2 p.m.; come and go as you please. Bring your own lunch or enjoy a hot
dog or hamburger

Great American Cleanup

The Great American Cleanup takes place each spring within thousands of parks across America. Join volunteers across the nation as we remove tons of trash from our roadways, shorelines, parks, and public areas during this nationwide community improvement campaign. Stop by the visitor center during

Birding Hike on Sinking Stream Trail

<p>Spring is a great time to go birding!<b>
</b>Join a P\park interpreter for a casual bird hike. No matter what your level
of experience, we welcome anyone interested in discovering how to identify
birds. This is an easy hike on the .5-mile Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the
Van Winkle trailhead. Binoculars</p>

Smelly Skunks

Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What
is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by
joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped
skunk. <br><br><br>

Wildflowers: More Than Weeds

<p>What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 0.5-mile hike as we&nbsp;discover the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the Van Winkle trailhead.&nbsp;</p><br>
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Nature Journaling

Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park. <br>

Pearl Stringing

<p>Freshwater pearls from the bottom of the Black River have been a large part of our local history, but what do you do with the pearls once they’re found? Join park staff to make beautiful necklaces, bracelets, or earrings from milky white pearls and learn about the history of the freshwater pearling</p>

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