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Who Needs a Prairie?

Join a park interpreter to learn about Woolly Hollow State Park’s prairie restoration plans and why this plan is important in supporting habitat diversity and ecosystem balance here in Arkansas. Pleas... Join a park interpreter to learn about Woolly Hollow State Park’s prairie restoration plans and why this plan is important in supporting habitat diversity and ecosystem balance here in Arkansas. Pleas...
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Preserving Ozark Chinquapin

Meet a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where rocking chairs are placed) to learn more about the threatened Ozark chinquapin and our park's effort to preserve this species... Meet a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where rocking chairs are placed) to learn more about the threatened Ozark chinquapin and our park's effort to preserve this species...
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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?

Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program. Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program.
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The Beaver: Nature's Master Architect

How can a rodent be an architect? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the homes, lakes, canals, and even ventilation units that beavers fashion for themselves. Discover how beavers build homes... How can a rodent be an architect? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the homes, lakes, canals, and even ventilation units that beavers fashion for themselves. Discover how beavers build homes...
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Rocky Valley Trail Guided Hike

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along our Rocky Valley Trail. Discover some of the plants and animals that call our park home and view the park during our chilly winter season. Bring plenty ... Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along our Rocky Valley Trail. Discover some of the plants and animals that call our park home and view the park during our chilly winter season. Bring plenty ...
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Woodland Wander

Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget y... Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget y...
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Raccoons-The Masked Bandits

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this m... Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this m...
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Butterflies on the Ridge

Mississippi River State Park has special winged visitors this time of year. Learn about these colorful creatures and watch them feed in the park’s gardens. Mississippi River State Park has special winged visitors this time of year. Learn about these colorful creatures and watch them feed in the park’s gardens.
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Know Your Knots

The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter outside the Nature Cabin to discover how ... The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter outside the Nature Cabin to discover how ...
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Birding Hike

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All ... Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All ...