Great Arkansas Cleanup

<p><strong>Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Ouachita! </strong>Spend a day on the water making a difference. We’ll meet at the Lake Ouachita State Park Marina and head out at <strong>9 a.m.</strong> on a large, covered pontoon boat to collect litter from the lake’s beautiful islands and shorelines. A light lunch will be</p>

Lake Greeson Shoreline Cleanup

<p>Join us at Daisy State Park for the Lake Greeson Shoreline Cleanup! This year we will work to clean up the shoreline around the park and day use areas. Gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and lunch will be provided. Register online at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://keeparkansasbeautiful.com/get-involved/events/">Home | Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission</a> or in-person by 8:45 a.m</p>

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Dutch Oven Cooking

Bring your Girl Scout troop to this unforgettable Dutch oven cooking program! Join a park interpreter at Daisy State Park to learn about Dutch oven cooking and how to make delicious meals outside as we prepare campfire nachos. Everyone will get a plate of our homemade nachos at the end! This event

Wildflower Bingo

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many wildflowers! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about the beautiful flowers that grow here.

Art in the Park

Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.

Discovery Hike

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Leave No Trace

Come to the amphitheater to learn about the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our natural areas.

Bat Behavior

Bats play a significant role in maintaining the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have the chance to see a few.

Nature Cabin

Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program, or answer any questions you may have about this special place.

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.

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