Meet a Tree Hike
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around us. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
Gardening in the Ozarks
Folks who garden in the Ozarks have unique challenges. In this class you will learn about the soils, climate, native plants, invasive species, growing vegetables, and attractive native plants for shade and sun. You will learn how to play and observe. You will receive suggestions for keeping yourself comfortable while engaged in outdoor labor and […]
Mighty Eagle
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird, the bald eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you can aid in their continued protection.
Delta Woodlands Trail Guided Hike
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile hike ventures through habitat for many species of plants and animals that live at Lake Chicot State Park. While this is an […]
Coffee and Rockhound Community
What better way to start your diamond mining experience than with a cup of coffee and other park enthusiasts? Meet a park interpreter outside the visitor center to meet other rockhounds and ask all your questions before the doors even open.
Migrating Monarch Masterpiece
Spring Monarch butterfly migration is going on during late March through early April. Join a park interpreter to make your own butterflies out of pressed leaves and small twigs. Go home with some seeds from the monarch caterpillar’s host plant.
Wildflower Hike
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup of wildflowers. Join a park interpreter on an easy to moderate hike to see what wildflowers are blooming now! Don’t forget […]
Oil Boom Toys and Games
Join us as we learn about and play with games and toys that children enjoyed in the 1920s. Each day we will focus on different activities, and weather permitting we will spend some of the Spring Break days outside.
SPRTC Meeting
Pottery on a Potter’s Wheel Workshop
Come and try out forming pottery out of clay using the potter’s wheel! This three-day workshop will cover forming, trimming, making handles, and some decorating techniques. Students may take their creations home or arrange to have work fired at the folk center for an extra charge. Sign up early, the class is limited to five […]