Forest fires are always harmful to the forest, right? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area to find out what Smokey the Bear got wrong about fire in natural areas and find out how fire can actually be a force for good in our Arkansas forests.
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the mountain at night. Bring a flashlight if you have
Hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a park interpreter to find all the items on this nature scavenger hunt! Learn Leave No Trace principles along the way. Make sure to bring water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking. The 1/4-hike will be moderate and taken at a slow pace.
Enjoy the nights sky with a park interpreter! Look through a telescope to see the full moon and learn about the stars.
Explore the rocks found at Lake Sylvia through the lens of a special microscope!
Learn all about bears! Explore a bear pelt and skull with a park interpreter while learning fun facts about this amazing animal!
Explore Lake Sylvia through the lens of a microscope! With a park interpreter, you will learn how to use a microscope and take a look at our resources on a microscopic scale!
Learn about field guides and how they are helpful to learn and identify wildlife. Get creative and decorate your very own field guide nature journal!
With the help of a park interpreter, learn all about the reptiles and amphibians that call Lake Sylvia home!
Learn how to trace animals at Lake Sylvia with a park interpreter. Play a fun game to win a prize!