Gather the essential skills to start a fire safely and effectively at Lake Catherine State Park. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your techniques, this hands-on program will guide you through the fundamental principles of fire building. This program is at the trailhead fire ring area and

1 pm - 1:30 pm<br>Join Park Interpreter Carrie as we learn about what snakes and turtles eat, then watch them chow down! We will meet at the nature cabin. This program will last about 30 minutes. <br>
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Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see these things in the park, but you can also help park staff by being a community scientist and participating in the park BioBlitz. The information gathered during this event will help park staff

Join us at Logoly State Park for our annual fishing derby. Kids under 15 will be able to fish at the pond starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Awards will be given for biggest fish and most fish. There will also be door prizes awarded throughout the event. Parents are encouraged to help, but

Join the park interpreters for a series of hikes to celebrate National Trails Day! Please contact the park for more information and a detailed schedule.

Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a basket based on a traditional pattern. No previous experience needed. Registration is required by February 18.

Join park staff in keeping this special place beautiful. We will be working in the park gardens and doing trash pick-up around the park. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply).

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for the Falls Branch Trail for this special nighttime excursion into the forest. This adventure will be about 1/2-mile long and will take about 45 minutes. Be sure to bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes! <br>
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Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. <br>
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Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park Interpreters will be available to give short programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place!<br>