<p>Mississippi River State Park is teeming with wildlife for us to observe. Join a park interpreter to see how many different types of critters we can spy hiding in the diverse forest of Crowley’s Ridge. The hike is mildly strenuous and 1-mile in length. Bring binoculars if you have them, wear sturdy</p>
Join fellow volunteers for a yearly tradition as we come together to restore the beauty of the creek that winds through our park. For check-in and supplies, head to the Cleanup Headquarters at the Horse Day Use Area off Hwy 220. You're welcome to ask cleanup staff for suggestions on where to go
Plants and animals have a variety of ways they defend themselves. Can you think of any? Join a park interpreter to discover some of the adaptations our native plants and animals have to help protect them.<br>
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Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session led by a park interpreter.
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear<br>
sturdy shoes.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about the park.
Lake Ouachita State Park provides remarkable habitat for migrating birds. Join us aboard our tour boat as we venture out to Bird Island. Here we are treated to a Lake Ouachita State Park sunset as we watch the purple martins, egrets, herons and red winged black birds settle in to roost for the night
The natural world is filled with little details that we often overlook. Come by the park interpreter’s magnification station at the visitor center to use microscopes to get an up-close look at some different nature items. All ages welcome!
Join
a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the night sky. Try and spot
some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight,
a chair if you'd like, and dress appropriately.
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Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create some fishy art. <br>
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