The Great American Cleanup is a nation-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, trails, and the lake. Meet at the nature cabin to pick up trash bags, gloves, safety vests, other supplies, and

Have you ever seen glowing bugs at Lake Catherine State Park? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to learn a bit about lightning bugs, how they communicate, and maybe even see a few. This program will last about 30 minutes.

Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile at the conclusion of this program. Please bring good shoes and water. The program will take about 45

Join park staff and other volunteers at Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park to participate in this year’s Park Day. This day is planned and coordinated with support from the American Battlefield Trust as an effort to clean up the park to preserve its history for future generations. Trash bags will

<p>Every outdoor experience at Lake Catherine State Park begins with having the appropriate gear. But how do you take care of it once it’s used? Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Nature Cabin to learn what gear you need and how to properly take care of it. This week’s workshop will focus on personal</p>

Become a tree steward at Lake Catherine State Park! This unique, year-long adventure allows you to pick a tree within the park to track and observe as it grows and changes through the seasons. Whether you visit regularly or check in occasionally, your contributions will help tell the story of a tree

As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park Interpreter Carrie on a woodland stroll at the Trailhead. We will hike about one mile of the

<p>Dive into the serene and exciting world of kayak fishing with our Kayak Fishing 101 series at Lake Catherine State Park! This beginner-friendly program is perfect for anglers and adventurers eager to combine the joys of paddling and fishing in one immersive experience. Each session focuses on a</p>

<p>Every outdoor experience at Lake Catherine State Park begins with having the appropriate gear. But how do you take care of it once it’s used? Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Nature Cabin to learn what gear you need and how to properly take care of it. This week’s workshop will focus on kayaking</p>

Ever wondered how birds construct the perfect nest to keep their eggs safe and secure? Join Park Interpreter Carrie in the nature cabin to learn the art of nest-building, just like a robin! In this hands-on program, you’ll discover the secrets behind the engineering marvels of bird nests and try