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Annual Butterfly Count

Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all ... Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all ...
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Family Fishing Derby

In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your bes... In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your bes...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is the perfect location to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Meet a park interpreter at 8:30 p.m. to learn what causes meteor showers and for viewing tips. Join at 8:45 p.m. ... Queen Wilhelmina State Park is the perfect location to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Meet a park interpreter at 8:30 p.m. to learn what causes meteor showers and for viewing tips. Join at 8:45 p.m. ...
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Cast Iron and Campfire: Dutch Oven Cooking

Discover the art of Dutch oven cooking with park staff as we prepare a delicious campfire meal. Learn a tasty new skill while soaking in the scenic views of Queen Wilhelmina State Park! Discover the art of Dutch oven cooking with park staff as we prepare a delicious campfire meal. Learn a tasty new skill while soaking in the scenic views of Queen Wilhelmina State Park!
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Ento-Roadshow

Come visit Hobbs State Park for the ENTO-ROADSHOW, a travelling STEAM (science, technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Mus... Come visit Hobbs State Park for the ENTO-ROADSHOW, a travelling STEAM (science, technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Mus...
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Herbal Remedies Workshop

Learn how people of the 19th century used various herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a ... Learn how people of the 19th century used various herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a ...
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All about Seeds

Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for... Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for...
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Pollinator Patrol

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard a... Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard a...
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Trial by Jury Dinner

Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Infl... Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Infl...
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River Safari

Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided. Dres... Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided. Dres...