Turtles Lost and Found (Dardanelle Area)

<p>Did you know that just by looking at the body of a turtle, it can tell you where it lives? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle Side of the park in the pavilion to learn about some of the turtles found here in Lake Dardanelle State Park.</p><br><br>

Great Migration Challenge

Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to see some pictures of these animals doing what they do best, blending in with nature, and see

Wildlife Bingo (Dardanelle Area)

<p>You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the pavilion on the Dardanelle side of the park and discover some of the creatures that call this area home. <br></p>

Grab Bag Adventures

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in her magic bag! We’ll play a game to let you touch and feel your way around. Hints will be given, but you’ll be

Tree Maze (Dardanelle Area)

Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the Dardanelle area playground to race through this life-sized tree maze to discover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out from the others.

Spider Hider

What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. How they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn about these amazing creatures.

Focus on Fish

Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the Weigh-in Pavilion, where she will talk about fish and how we

Biomimicry

Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of the innovations we use that were

All Tied Up: Fishing Edition

<p>By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set yourself up for a successful fishing trip. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to tie a few basic knots that will come in handy when you go fishing. This is a come and go program. The park</p>

Painting in the Park

Children learn so much from exploring their surroundings. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a nature-based paint project designed for children under 5 years. They will learn about their surroundings and the creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park

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