February means Valentine’s Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count. What better way to spend time with your ‘Tweetheart’ than to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world? Binoculars and field checklists will be provided, but feel free to bring your own birding gear! Be a part of this global event and connect to birds, natu…

This Valentine's weekend, celebrate your love of the outdoors! Hikes, nature photography, and more! You can even become a citizen scientist and join the birder walk with Taylor Long from the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society on Saturday for the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. All skill levels are welcome!…

The Great Backyard Bird count is designed to get birders of all ages helping count birds for citizen science. Join a citizen science bird count walk for all ages. Loaner binoculars and bird guides provided. Dress for weather and bring water.…

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot as we participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll cruise along the shoreline to spot winter waterfowl, wading birds, and resident species while contributing to a global citizen-science project. Whether you’re new to birding or a seasoned observer, t…

Join us for a mid-day birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park, part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds, listening and looking for species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and raptors, along the way you’ll learn tips for identifying birds by sight and sound, …

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!…