Eco-Artistry: Leaf Splatter Painting

Meet at the beautiful Historic Camp Ouachita site to make a fun craft! In this program, you will take time to slow down and enjoy nature while making a leaf splatter painting. The program may take place outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Tracking Wildlife

Join a park interpreter to learn how to find signs of animals! Play the game "Guess the Animal" to test your skills and win a fun prize! 

Fall Colors Hike

Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be taken at a slow pace. Make sure to bring water and wear proper hiking shoes. Participants should

Hibernation Station

Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters. Then create a fun hibernation-themed craft!

All about Deer

Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and habitat of this beautiful and majestic animal. Then create a fun deer-themed craft!

Woolly Holloween

Grab your costume and join our park staff to enjoy a fun night of games and competitions in celebration of Halloween! All games will be held at the pavilion and followed by campground trunk-or-treating. Don't miss out on this spook-tacular night! 

Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The program may take place outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Eco-Artistry: Leaf Wreath

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program may take place outdoors. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Eco-Artistry: Wooden Coasters

Enjoy the scenic beauty at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area while creating a craft! At this program, you will paint your own wooden coaster made from materials found at the park. This program may be held outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Eco-Artistry: Leaf Pottery Painting

Create a fun craft while enjoying the beauty of Lake Sylvia Recreation Area! At this program, you'll learn about the trees here at Lake Sylvia while painting a small pottery bowl stamped with leaf prints!

Subscribe to Central