Herptile Bingo

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many herptiles, amphibians and reptiles! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating animals.

Match that Mammal

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.

Match that Mammal

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.

Owl's Last Supper

It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat. 

Snakes of Arkansas

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to see a speckled kingsnake and craft their very own snakeskin bookmark.

Snakes of Arkansas

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to see a speckled kingsnake and craft their very own snakeskin bookmark.

Safety Sense

With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.

Terrain of Thought Hike

Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike along the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1/2-mile shortcut to the falls. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Soaring Scavengers

<p>What&nbsp;is that big bird soaring in the sky? It’s a vulture! Join a park&nbsp;interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while&nbsp;picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail.&nbsp;Trash bags and gloves will be provided. #OptOutside</p>

Prospectors' Tales

Travel back in time to experience true stories from Crater of Diamonds before it became a state park. Meet a park interpreter at the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level. Paid admission is required because we will be entering the search area. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.&nbsp;

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