Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear Native American stories and the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.

Have you ever been outside and heard a weird noise? Have you ever been camping and heard something you couldn't explain? There are plenty of nocturnal animals in our park that make all sorts of noises. Join a park interpreter to explore the sounds of the night with your ears and try to guess the

How many bees can you name? There are so many more bees than honeybees and bumblebees, and most of them are solitary bees. They need homes and temporary "hotels" to stay at on their journeys to pollinate all our favorite foods! Discover many different kinds of native bees with a park interpreter and

Learn about coyotes' place in the food chain through an interactive game with a park interpreter! What foods do they eat? How are they beneficial for the health of our ecosystem? Bring your questions and be prepared to have fun! Wear closed-toe shoes and insect repellent because we will be outside. 

What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?

What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is limited. Please call the park visitor center at (870

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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Want to add personal touch to the next card you give or handcraft a present for somebody special? Join a park interpreter for a workshop where you will use natural items to press and create your own set of 6 greeting cards or a pair of frameable decorative prints. Create and capture your unique

<p>You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join the park interpreters as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for a backpacking trip at Cane Creek State Park! We will be hiking 6.5 miles in and out (total of 13 miles over 2 days) along the moderately strenuous</p>

Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.