Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Fort Smith State Park! Be a part of something bigger by volunteering. Help preserve the beauty of this stunning natural oasis while making a positive impact on the environment.<br /><br />By participating in this cleanup event, you'll not only have the opportunity

Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!

<p>Learn how to take a more compelling photo that
you want to print and hang on the wall. Tim Johnson will discuss various
aspects of nature photography, including equipment and techniques that help
capture that special photo. Landscapes, waterfalls, birds in flight, the Milky
Way, photo locations and</p>

<p>Join Ginger Pittman,
bat rehabilitator from Clarksville, as she discusses the bats found in Arkansas
and their interesting lives, as well as dispels many of the myths surrounding
these unique creatures. She will also have a live bat to show for educational
purposes.</p>

<p>When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their incredible diversity. Learn how these nighttime visitors keep the park – and your own backyard – thriving.</p>

Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Join a park interpreter to explore traditional designs, learn about the history and symbolism behind them, and create a simple beaded craft of your own. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the visitor

Ribbonwork is a vibrant and meaningful tradition in Osage culture, used to decorate clothing and express identity. Join a park interpreter to discover the history and symbolism behind Osage Ribbonwork, then create a simple ribbon design to take home. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the

Before Arkansas became a state, Cherokee families in this region crafted pottery by hand using local clay. Join a park interpreter to learn about this tradition and make your own small clay vessel to take home. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the visitor center Lakeview Room. Call (479)

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a celebration of one of Lake Dardanelle State Park's most surprising seasonal visitors - the American white pelican! Discover what makes these massive migratory birds unique, why they gather here in large numbers, and how

Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by October 25th. The registration fee includes all materials and instruction.