Thu - Sep 02
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ATU Football vs Lambuth @ Thone Stadium 7 pm
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Fri - Sep 03
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Lake Dardanelle State Park 479-967-5516
2p.m. – Who Goes There – There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about. After looking through the clues we will head down the trail and see if we discover any new clues and find out, who goes there?
5p.m. – Slithery Symbols – Historically this area was home to several Native American tribes. Nature was and still is for many Native Americans a big part of what makes up their culture. We will look a small bit of the nature that helped shape many of the cultural artifacts of many of the tribes from this area. We will explore the many meanings snakes had for Native Americans and how they were incorporated into everyday life. You will learn about the characteristics that made these snakes feared and revered. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and meet some of these creatures.
9p.m. – Night Vision – You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Many of those creatures come out only at night. Explore the night life here at Lake Dardanelle. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater, and discover some of the tricks nocturnal inhabitants of the park use to get around at night. |
Fri - Sep 03
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ART WALK
Downtown Art Walk held in downtown Russellville from 5-8 p.m. For more info call 967-1437. |
Sat - Sep 04
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Lake Dardanelle State Park 479-967-5516
9a.m. – Turtles Lost and Found – Did you know that just by looking at the body of a turtle you can tell where it lives? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area by the kayak beach to learn about some of the turtles found in and around Lake Dardanelle.
11a.m. – Fun with Fur – You can learn a lot about an animal just by looking at its fur. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area to examine animal furs and learn about some of the mammals that make Lake Dardanelle State Park their home.
1:45 p.m. – Critter Crunch – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats provide habitats for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter in the kid’s corner of the visitor center as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures. She will also be feeding these creatures; so come discover the small native wonders we have around us.
3p.m. – What’s the Buzz – Honeybees are very intelligent insects that work together in a complex society to make the sweet treat that humans have learned to love. Meet a park interpreter in the orientation room in the visitor center to learn how these busy bees do their jobs.
5p.m. – Nature Items Scavenger Hunt – There is great diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle, making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center. We will see how many of the nature items on her list you can find. There will be some interesting things on her list, so bring your thinking cap, be ready to get creative with your answers, and let’s go nature hunting.
7p.m. – Crafty Cats – You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Some of these creatures you seem frequently, some are much more secretive. Bobcats are just that, they are solitary and elusive cats that are numerous in this area. But they are masters at blending in and rarely seen. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and learn more about these crafty cats. |
Sun - Sep 05
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
9a.m. – Kayak Tour – As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates numerous opportunities for people to enjoy from fishing to kayaking. The weather is warming up, and we’re going to see what’s emerging on the banks of Lake Dardanelle. We’ll be paddling our kayaks through some seldom closely seen shoreline of this beautiful 34,000 acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center (479-967-5516) at least one day in advance. The fee is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 years old, 5 years and under ride free when with an adult. Please specify when you sign up if you want a tandem (2 person) or solo kayak. We will meet at the front desk in the visitor center. The tour will be one hour and thirty minutes.
10a.m. – Lock Tour – As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Take advantage of one of these great opportunities by joining a park interpreter on our park tour boat and get a unique view of the lake and how we benefit from it. We will motor down to the Corps of Engineers- Dardanelle Lock and Dam and see how it all works. Space is limited, so sign up early. The tour is free, but you will need to call 479- 967- 5516 and register ahead of time. The tour will be an hour and a half long and required the ability to get up some stairs.
12p.m. –Wetland Address – Wetlands are one of the many areas of opportunity that the Arkansas River provides as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle and continually shapes the land. We will talk about why wetlands are a great place to live and who lives there. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center. We will discover how well you know the animals that live in and around the wetlands surrounding Lake Dardanelle.
3p.m. – Grab Bag Adventures – The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for the discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the orientation room to find out what is in her magic bag. We will play a little game to let you touch and feel your way around. Hints will be given, but you will be testing your sense of wildlife!
4p.m. – Soap Making – Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Pioneer families that settled in the Lake Dardanelle area learned how to make much of what they needed. This included soap. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom to learn about how soap was made and to make some of your own.
7p.m. – Encountering Wildlife – The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. However, it is important to remember that we are visiting their homes and should respect their space. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about what to do when encountering wildlife |
Mon - Sep 06
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
9a.m. –Dutch Oven Rewards – Join a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom; learn some of the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven use, and a few new recipes. We will be outside for the cooking segment of the workshop. Cost is $2/person, children under 6 free. Please sign up 2 days ahead of time at 479-967-5516.
10a.m. – It’s all about the Details – What do you see when you look at a tree? What do you see when you look at a bird? Often there is more to something than you will notice on your first glance. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and hike down the Meadowbrook Trail to take a second look at some things we see every day.
1p.m. – Marsh Mystery – As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and help her solve a marsh mystery. Discover how you can help protect our natural areas.
2p.m – Don’t Ever Cross that Road – Diverse habitats, such as the Lake Dardanelle area, have many different kinds of animals. Some are cute and cuddly looking, while others are simply odd. One of these truly unique looking creatures is the armadillo. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom to learn about why they look like they do.
3p.m. – Native American Games – This area historically was inhabited by Native Americans. They settled this area before the removal. They made decisions here that changed their lives. Have you ever thought about what their daily lives were like? Have you ever wondered how Native Americans spent their free time, back in history, way before this area was a state park? Are you curious about how their hunting skills were perfected? Meet a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to learn some of the games Native Americans developed, played, and perfected. All ages welcome!
4p.m. – History in a Bag – Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to play a game that will take you on a journey through the history of Arkansas. |
Thu - Sep 09
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Business After Hours
Business After Hours sponsored by Entergy Operations Inc./ANO located at 1448 SR 333 from 5-6:30 p.m. |
Thu - Sep 09
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ATU Football at Delta State 7 pm
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Fri - Sep 10 -- Sat - Sep 11
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
Aquatic Conservation Experience Camp held at Lake Dardanelle State Park for ages 10-13. This is an over night event and the cost is $65.00 per camper. For more info call 967-5516. |
Sat - Sep 11
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
12p.m. – “The Lorax” – One of the greatest children’s book authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, wrote this thought provoking book, “The Lorax” over fourty years ago. With quotes like, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” this book has spured many people into action. Meet a park interpreter in the orientation room to hear the book and become a part of The Lorax Project
1:45p.m. – Critter Crunch – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats provide habitats for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter in the kid’s corner of the visitor center as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures. She will also be feeding these creatures; so come discover the small native wonders we have around us.
7:30p.m. – Creatures of the Night – The diverse habitats of Lake Dardanelle provide homes to a variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and learn what animals come out when we go to sleep. We will talk about some of Lake Dardanelle State Park’s nocturnal residents. |
Sat - Sep 11
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Boys N Girls Club
River Valley Log A Load For Kids changing children's lives Fish Fry Fundraiser and drawings held at the Boys and Girls Club at 4 p.m. All proceeds go to support the Arkansas Children's Hospital and All donations are tax deductable. For tickets or more info call Kevin Tuckfield at 501-354-2461 or email him at ktuckfie@gbp.com. |
Sun - Sep 12
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
9a.m. – Crumple Watershed – Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Lake Dardanelle’s vast and wide watershed. Then make your own watershed and see how the water rolls through your land!
11a.m. – Hidden Creatures – We humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. However, animals use camouflage to survive int the wild. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about some different ways that animals use their camouflage.
2p.m. – Insect Orchestra - Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about how insects make their music and help us create our own “insect orchestra”.
3p.m. – Busy as a Beaver – Lake Dardanelle offers diverse habitat that allow many different and unique animals to live here, including the beaver. Everyone is familiar with the phrase, “busy as a beaver”, but how did they get the reputation of being such hard workers? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom to learn more about these water-loving mammals |
Sun - Sep 12
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Arkansas River Valley Arts Center
Angela Teeter Exhibit Opening held at the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center from 1-3 p.m. For more info call 968-2452 |
Mon - Sep 13
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ATU Golden Suns
Arkansas Tech Golden Suns vs Champion Baptist at Tucker Coliseum at 3:00 p.m |
Tue - Sep 14 -- Fri - Sep 17
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Pope County Fair
Pope County Fair held at the Pope County Fairgrounds |
Thu - Sep 16
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ATU Golden Suns
Arkansas Tech Golden Suns vs Lyon College at Tucker Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. |
Thu - Sep 16
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Lady Bass Anglers Association
Lady Bass Anglers Association tournament held at Lake Dardanelle State Park. For more info call Lila at 512-423-3401. |
Sat - Sep 18
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Lake Dardanelle State Park 479-967-5516
1:45p.m. – Critter Crunch – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats provide habitats for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter in the kid’s corner of the visitor center as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures. She will also be feeding these creatures; so come discover the small native wonders we have around us.
4p.m. – Fall Foliage Fun – Have you ever wondered why leaves change colors and fall off in the fall? Sometimes change can be hard to understand at first, but is beautiful in the end. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom to hear a story about dealing with the change of fall and to make some fall foliage of your own. Come prepared to get your hands dirty.
7p.m. – Going Batty – The diverse habitats of Lake Dardanelle offer great homes to many special creatures. One of the most unique of these is the bat. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to lern about the only mammals that fly. |
Sat - Sep 18
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Lady Bass Anglers
Lady Bass Anglers Association Charity tournament supporting Main Street Mission held at Lake Dardanelle State Park. For more info call Lila at 512-423-3401. |
Sat - Sep 18
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ATU Football @ Thone Stadium 6 pm
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Sun - Sep 19
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
10a.m. – Un-Nature Hike – The diverse habitats at Lake Dardanelle provide opportunities to explore nature. However, sometimes you find things in nature that simply aren’t natural. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to tie a few basic knots that will come in handy on any outdoor adventure.
3p.m. – Trash Talk - Trash can be a dirty issue, especially when it isn’t thrown away where it sould be. In public places, like our State Park, litter can be a big issue. However, if we all work together, we can make the earth a cleaner place. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear a story about what can happen when just one small piece of trash becomes litter. Come prepared to make a difference. |
Tue - Sep 21
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ATU Golden Suns
Arkansas Tech Golden Suns vs Ouachita Baptist at Tucker Coliseum at 7:00 p.m |
Wed - Sep 22
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AHA Annual Convention and Trade Show
AHA Annual Convention & Trade Show
September 22-23, 2010
(501)376-2323 |
Fri - Sep 24
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
7p.m. - Camping Cuisine – Food never tastes as good as it does while you’re camping. Join the Park Interpreter at the amphitheater for some tips on simple campfire cooking and a tasty campfire dessert |
Sat - Sep 25
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ATU Football @ Arkansas Monticello 6 pm
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Sat - Sep 25
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
10a.m. – Nature Items Scavenger Hunt – There is great diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle, making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center. We will see how many of the nature items on her list you can find. There will be some interesting things on her list, so bring your thinking cap, be ready to get creative with your answers, and let’s go nature hunting.
1:45p.m. – Critter Crunch – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats provide habitats for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter in the kid’s corner of the visitor center as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures. She will also be feeding these creatures; so come discover the small native wonders we have around us.
7p.m. – Making the Connection – Making simple connections with nature can create lasting memories of your experience in Arkansas State Parks. Join our park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short stroll down the Meadowbrook trail where we will make connections with the nature around us. |
Sat - Sep 25
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The Faith and Food Fair is Saturday
All Saints’ Episcopal Church is inviting families and individuals to come and learn about how our daily food choices affect our own health and the health and food security of our neighbors at home and around the world. Contact: Diane, All Saints Episcopal Church, 479-968-3622 |
Sun - Sep 26
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Lake Dardanelle State Park
10a.m. – Morning Hike –Lake Dardanelle is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and venture down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see who is out and about this morning.
12p.m. – Don’t Let them BUG you! – Join a park interpreter in the visitor center classroom. Learn about some of our tiny friends in nature. Discover how they help us and why we shouldn’t let them bug us. You can even create on of your very own to take home with you.
3p.m. – Talking Turkey – The Native American tribes that historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to the Native Americans who traveled through and settled this area. Learn how historical Native American uses for the turkey differ from the uses of today. Discover why turkey, is not just for dinner |
Mon - Sep 27
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RHS GOLF TOURN
High School Girls 6A State Golf held at the Russellville Country Club. For more info call Bucky at 970-3945 |
Tue - Sep 28
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ATU Golden Suns
Arkansas Tech Golden Suns vs Harding at Tucker Coliseum at 7:00 p.m |
