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Balloons over Russellville
Balloons over Russellville
May 4, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Soccer Complex Trail, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Balloons over Russellville
Balloons over Russellville
May 4, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Soccer Complex Trail, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Wood Carving Competition
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ATU Graduation
ATU Graduation
May 5, 2023
Arkansas Tech University, 215 W O St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
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Big Mountain Enduro Race
Big Mountain Enduro Race
May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023
Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 State Hwy 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834, USA
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Travel Through Time
Travel Through Time
May 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The construction of the McClellan-KerrArkansas River Navigation System allows for much easier travel up and downthe Arkansas River. Join a park interpreter on the back deck of the visitor centerto discover how travel on the river has evolved over time.
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Balloons over Russellville
Balloons over Russellville
May 4, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Soccer Complex Trail, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Wood Carving Competition
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Big Mountain Enduro Race
Big Mountain Enduro Race
May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023
Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 State Hwy 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834, USA
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2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
May 6, 2023 - May 7, 2023
1312 E 16th St, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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ATU Graduation
ATU Graduation
May 6, 2023
Arkansas Tech University, 215 W O St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
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Softball "C Class Showdown" (Series 2) Mike Darr
Softball "C Class Showdown" (Series 2) Mike Darr
May 6, 2023
3595 N Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Beginning Fishing
Beginning Fishing
May 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides youwith great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassyarea across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how youcan try your luck catching a fish, even if you don’t have the gear.
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Stories on the Lawn
Stories on the Lawn
May 6, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Join a park interpreter in grassy areaacross from the visitor center for this fun story time and craft designed forchildren under 5 to learn about and explore nature and the many creatures thatcall Lake Dardanelle State Park home.
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Snakeskin Bookmarks
May 6, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Have you ever seen a snake’s shed that itleft behind? Join a park interpreter in the weigh-in pavilion to discover whysnakes shed and what you can tell about a snake from its skin. You will evenget to make your very own snakeskin bookmark to take home with you!
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Cherokee Games
Cherokee Games
May 6, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives ofthe Cherokee who inhabited this are before removal, long before this area wasa park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor centerto learn some of the games they played to pass the time develop their huntingskills. All ages Welcome!
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Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night
May 6, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle is home to many creatures.Discover some of Lake Dardanelle State Park’s nocturnal residents. Join a parkinterpreter at the amphitheater and learn what animals come out when we goto sleep.
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Balloons over Russellville
Balloons over Russellville
May 4, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Soccer Complex Trail, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
May 6, 2023 - May 7, 2023
1312 E 16th St, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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The Arkansas Traveler
The Arkansas Traveler
May 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site ofmany unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that hasmolded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been basedon this area. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitorcenter to discover the interesting history and sentiment that accompany thisfamous painting.S
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O.W.L.S. - Kayaking
O.W.L.S. - Kayaking
May 13, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The Arkansas River creates manyrecreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park stafffor O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designedto give ladies the opportunity to explore the available recreation at LakeDardanelle and the surrounding areas, by learning skills and knowledge thatthey need to enjoy nature. Registration will be $30 per. We will meet in theLakeview room of the visitor center.
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pARTy in the Park
pARTy in the Park
May 13, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
1001 E B St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Come join us for a pARTy in the Park on May 13th, 2023!
This is an open to the public community art festival! There will be interactive activities for all ages, entertainment, vendors selling and promoting their artwork, and food vendors!
We are currently calling for vendors! Artist vendors are our main focus, as we want to support our local artist community. See our "forms" page on our website to fid the rules for entering as a vendor as well as the application!
Artist Vendors: $25 for 10x10 booth space
Business/Non-Profit Vendors: $35 for 10x10 booth space
Food Truck Vendors: $45 for truck space
Feel Free to email rvartscenter@gmail.com, or call 479-968-2452 with any questions!
Go to www.rivervalleyartscenter.org for more information, vendor rules, and forms.
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Birding Basics
Birding Basics
May 13, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To getstarted you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. LakeDardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at theamphitheater to learn just how easy bird watching can be.
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Bird Beak Buffet
Bird Beak Buffet
May 13, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
You can learn a lot about a bird by just lookingat their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitorcenter to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.
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Tree Maze
Tree Maze
May 13, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystemthat supports a wide variety of life. Race through this life-sized tree maze todiscover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out from theothers. We will meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center.
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Fashion a Fish
Fashion a Fish
May 13, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes offish the live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. Join a parkinterpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to discover the reasons fortheir shapes and you can create a fish of your own.
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Wetland Safari
Wetland Safari
May 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitat is home toa wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to exploresome of the players in this vital ecosystem.
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Ridout Lumber Company Blood Drive
Ridout Lumber Company Blood Drive
May 15, 2023 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ridout Lumber of Russellville, 1717 E Main St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Join us for a Blood Drive at Ridout Lumber Company on May 15 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm! Every donor receives a FREE T-shirt and a Magic Springs ticket along with a drink and a snack!
To sign up scan the QR code, enter the sponsor code (516G), enter the drive date, and click the search button.
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Russellville Nursing and Rehab Blood Drive
Russellville Nursing and Rehab Blood Drive
May 15, 2023 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation, 215 S Portland Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Join us for a Blood Drive at Russellville Nursing and Rehab on May 15 from 12:30 - 5:30 pm! Every donor receives a FREE T-shirt and a Magic Springs ticket along with a drink and a snack!
to sign up scan the QR Code, enter the sponsor code (356W), enter the drive date, and click the search button!
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive
May 17, 2023 5:15 pm - 9:00 pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 200 S Cumberland Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Join us for a Blood Drive at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 17 from 4:15 - 8:00 pm! Every donor receives a FREE T-shirt and a Magic Springs ticket along with a drink and a snack!
Sign up with Pam Stokes at 479-264-4955 or visit justserve.org
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Nature Journals
Nature Journals
May 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Many of the early explorers, including those thattraveled through the area around what is now Lake Dardanelle State Park, keptjournals of the things they saw and experienced as they traversed thewilderness. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitorcenter to learn why it was so important. You will also be able make your ownnature journal to take with you.
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2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
May 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023
1312 E 16th St, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Mother's Day Market - Flair Fair
May 20, 2023 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pope County AR Fair Grounds, 500-598 S Knoxville Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Join us for a Mother's Day Market on May 20 from 9 am - 5 pm! It will be held at the Pope County Fair Grounds. Flair Fair is a market with local vendors.
a 10x10 Booth is $50.
Contact Kristi Roulston for more information (flairfairmarket@gmail.com)
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Pine Needle Masterpieces
Pine Needle Masterpieces
May 20, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The forests of Lake Dardanelle StatePark are filled with many pine trees. These trees played an important role in thedevelopment of the state of Arkansas and also support wildlife. They can alsobe used to create your own artwork. Join a park interpreter in the grassy areaacross from the visitor center to learn to make a paintbrush from the needlesand then create your own masterpiece.
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Hidden Creatures
Hidden Creatures
May 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Humans wear camouflage to blend in whilehunting and sometimes just for style. Animals use camouflage to survive in thewild. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to see some pictures of theseanimals doing what they do best, blending in with nature, and see if you canspot all the hidden creatures in the pictures!
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Run for the Wall Motorcycle
Run for the Wall Motorcycle
May 20, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bona Dea Trails, Russellville, AR, USA
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Campfire Trivia
Campfire Trivia
May 20, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Let’s test your nature knowledge! Join a parkinterpreter at the amphitheater for a fun filled evening of S’mores and Trivia.Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on around the fire.
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2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
2D Baseball Tournament @ Hickey Park
May 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023
1312 E 16th St, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
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Sunset Art
Sunset Art
May 26, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky islit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the grassyarea across from the visitor center as we watch the sun go down to make yourvery own painted sunset to take home. All supplies will be provided.
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Color Walk
May 27, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things.Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how brightand colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at the visitor centerfor this easy color walk.
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Meadowbrook BINGO
Meadowbrook BINGO
May 27, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s MeadowbrookTrail is a thriving natural area. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for aleisurely stroll down the trail to discover some of the many things that call thisarea home, while playing a friendly game of Bingo.
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Animal Tracks Look & Learn Table
Animal Tracks Look & Learn Table
May 27, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
How can you tell an animal hasbeen in the area without having seen it yourself? You can often find hints leftbehind. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor centerto learn about a few of the animals tracks you may see when you visit LakeDardanelle State Park.
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Who Goes There?
Who Goes There?
May 27, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
There are many creatures that call LakeDardanelle home. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from thevisitor center to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as theymove about. After looking through the clues we will create some tracks of ourown, to remind us who goes there.
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Catch of the Day
Catch of the Day
May 27, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle,you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a parkinterpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover thediversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role in maintainingthat. You will then have the chance to practice your casting!
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Kayak Test Drive
Kayak Test Drive
May 27, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach nearthe visitor center to take one of the park’s kayaks out for a test drive. This is aperfect opportunity for those who want to try kayaking but don’t have a boat.Each test drive will last just long enough for paddlers to get a feel for kayaking,but kayaks can be rented from the visitor center when conditions allow.Participants must be at least 6 years old.
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Letterboxing
Letterboxing
May 27, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Letterboxing is a centuries old activity much likegeocaching but uses a compass. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center tolearn to use a compass and get started on your hunt for the letterboxes hiddenin the park. Supplies are provided.
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Wildlife Hike
Wildlife Hike
May 28, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
You can explore nature at this park because LakeDardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trailis home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor centerand discover what animals call this area home. Then head down the trail to seehow many creatures you can see or what traces of them we can find.
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Fish Prints
Fish Prints
May 28, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’llbe using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create somefishy art.
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Kroger Russellville Blood Drive
Kroger Russellville Blood Drive
May 28, 2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kroger, 1009 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Join us for a Blood Drive at Kroger - Russellville on May 28 from 10 am - 3 pm! Every donor receives a FREE T-shirt and a Magic Springs ticket, a drink and a snack, and a special drawing for 4 Magic Springs tickets plus a parking pass for 1 lucky donor at this drive!
to sign up scan the QR code, enter the sponsor code (W292), enter the drive date, and click the search button.
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In-Seine Adventures
In-Seine Adventures
May 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The Arkansas River creates manyopportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What alllives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out.We will seine for macro-invertebrates at the kayak beach by the visitor centerand see who is living in the lake. Come prepared to get wet and wear watershoes.
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Magnification Station
Magnification Station
May 28, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
The natural world is filled with little detailsthat we often overlook. Come by the park interpreter’s Magnification Station atthe visitor center to use microscopes to get an up-close look at some differentnature items. All ages welcome!
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Talking Turkey
Talking Turkey
May 28, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Cherokees who historically inhabited this area wereheavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at theamphitheater as he explains the importance the wild turkey had to those whotraveled through and settled this area. Learn how historical Cherokee uses forthe turkey differ from the uses of today. Discover why turkey is not just fordinner.
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All Tied Up!
All Tied Up!
May 28, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn toset up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in thegrassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to tie a few basic knotsthat will come in handy on any outdoor adventure.
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Insect Orchestra
Insect Orchestra
May 28, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Have you heard the music that the insects hereat Lake Dardanelle make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter at theamphitheater to learn more about how insects make their music and help uscreate our own “insect orchestra.”
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Morning Birding
Morning Birding
May 29, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center totake a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve neverbirded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
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Adaptation Artistry
Adaptation Artistry
May 29, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Birds have many special adaptations thatmake them especially suited for the area they live in. Join a park interpreter atthe visitor center Lakeview Room to explore some of these adaptations. We willcreate birds of our own with their own special adaptations and create a habitatfor our special friend.
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Pioneer Play
Pioneer Play
May 29, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Imagine that you are a child traveling to newterritory with your parents long ago. What would you have done for fun? Join apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the Visitor Center to discoverhow kids passed the time while their parents forged the culture you find heretoday and try your hand at some old-fashioned fun. All ages welcome!
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Ship Shape
Ship Shape
May 29, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
All things in nature are made of certain basicshapes. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center and hike around the parkand discover just how many shapes are out there.
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Little Brother
Little Brother
May 29, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Have you ever thought about how people survivedbefore there were stores to buy what they needed? Come to the amphitheaterto learn about how the Cherokee used parts of a deer to get what they neededto survive.
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Butterflies Look & Learn Table
Butterflies Look & Learn Table
May 29, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Lake Dardanelle State Parkprovides plentiful habitats for butterflies at all stages of the life cycle thanks toits many gardens planted with them in mind. Visit the park interpreter’s Look &Learn Table at the visitor center to learn more about butterflies as theytransform.
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Great American Camper Quiz
May 29, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA
Meet a park interpreter at theamphitheater to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testingyour skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items! Bring your whole familyand see how much you know!
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