Events happening in August at Crowley's Ridge State Park:
Friday, August 2
10-10:30am
SNAKES OF ARKANSAS
Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, August 2
3-4pm
CAMO CRITTER
Many animals use camouflage to help them survive in the world. Do you think that you can spot them? Join a park interpreter and test your observation skill. Every successful participant will walk away with a stamp of approval on the back of their hand. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 3
10-11am
GYOTAKU: FROM ANCIENT ART TO MODERN CONSERVATION
Discover the ancient art of gyotaku, where traditional fish printing meets modern conservation. Join a park interpreter in this hands-on program to create your own gyotaku print and learn how using it to celebrate can encourage sustainable fishing practices. Perfect for ages 10 and up and be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Meet at Lake Walcott fishing pier.
Saturday, August 3
3-4pm
EDIBLE INSECTS
Insects are everywhere around us, and some of them are even considered delicacies around the world. Join a park interpreter and have a taste of a bug for yourself! This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Friday, August 9
10-10:30am
DRAGONFLY: THE MIGHTY MOSQUITO HUNTER
You can often catch dragonflies having sky zoomies while hunting for mosquito meals. How are they able to do that? Join a park interpreter to explore the amazing abilities of dragonflies. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, August 9
3-4pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 10
10-11am
GYOTAKU: FROM ANCIENT ART TO MODERN CONSERVATION
Discover the ancient art of gyotaku, where traditional fish printing meets modern conservation. Join a park interpreter in this hands-on program to create your own gyotaku print and learn how using it to celebrate can encourage sustainable fishing practices. Perfect for ages 10 and up and be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Meet at Lake Walcott fishing pier.
Saturday, August 10
3-4pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 17
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 17
2-3pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Sunday, August 18
10-10:30am
FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE
The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, August 18
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 24
10-10:30am
FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE
The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 24
2-3pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Sunday, August 25
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, August 25
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Friday, August 30
8-8:30pm
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
Test your nature knowledge with a game of trivia around a campfire. Winner will get to take home a bundle of wood to further fuel your fire. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, August 31
8-10am
FAMILY FISHING DERBY
Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply. All individuals ages 16 and up who are participating are required to have a fishing license. Registration begins at 7:30am. Fishing starts at 8am. Fishing poles are available to borrow, and bait is available for a fee at the visitor center. Bring your own lawn chairs, weather-appropriate supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, and water. Meet at Walcott Lake Fishing Pier.
Sunday, September 1
10-10:30am
PINE NEEDLE PAINTING
What's more relaxing than a morning painting session? Join a park interpreter to paint beautiful landcape pictures using materials found in nature. All materials will be provided. Meet at campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, September 1
2-3pm
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Fun and games are timeless things people from all walks of history enjoy. Join a park interpreter and discover some toys and games that children from the past played and had a blast! Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Monday, September 2
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Monday, September 2
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
For more information, contact Pearl Jangjiravat, Park Interpreter at Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Crowley's Ridge State Park
2092 Hwy 168 N
Paragould, AR 72450
870-573-6751
[email protected]
ArkansasStateParks.com
Friday, August 2
10-10:30am
SNAKES OF ARKANSAS
Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, August 2
3-4pm
CAMO CRITTER
Many animals use camouflage to help them survive in the world. Do you think that you can spot them? Join a park interpreter and test your observation skill. Every successful participant will walk away with a stamp of approval on the back of their hand. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 3
10-11am
GYOTAKU: FROM ANCIENT ART TO MODERN CONSERVATION
Discover the ancient art of gyotaku, where traditional fish printing meets modern conservation. Join a park interpreter in this hands-on program to create your own gyotaku print and learn how using it to celebrate can encourage sustainable fishing practices. Perfect for ages 10 and up and be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Meet at Lake Walcott fishing pier.
Saturday, August 3
3-4pm
EDIBLE INSECTS
Insects are everywhere around us, and some of them are even considered delicacies around the world. Join a park interpreter and have a taste of a bug for yourself! This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Friday, August 9
10-10:30am
DRAGONFLY: THE MIGHTY MOSQUITO HUNTER
You can often catch dragonflies having sky zoomies while hunting for mosquito meals. How are they able to do that? Join a park interpreter to explore the amazing abilities of dragonflies. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, August 9
3-4pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 10
10-11am
GYOTAKU: FROM ANCIENT ART TO MODERN CONSERVATION
Discover the ancient art of gyotaku, where traditional fish printing meets modern conservation. Join a park interpreter in this hands-on program to create your own gyotaku print and learn how using it to celebrate can encourage sustainable fishing practices. Perfect for ages 10 and up and be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Meet at Lake Walcott fishing pier.
Saturday, August 10
3-4pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 17
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 17
2-3pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Sunday, August 18
10-10:30am
FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE
The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, August 18
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Saturday, August 24
10-10:30am
FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE
The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 24
2-3pm
FEEL THE FURS
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Sunday, August 25
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, August 25
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Friday, August 30
8-8:30pm
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
Test your nature knowledge with a game of trivia around a campfire. Winner will get to take home a bundle of wood to further fuel your fire. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, August 31
8-10am
FAMILY FISHING DERBY
Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply. All individuals ages 16 and up who are participating are required to have a fishing license. Registration begins at 7:30am. Fishing starts at 8am. Fishing poles are available to borrow, and bait is available for a fee at the visitor center. Bring your own lawn chairs, weather-appropriate supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, and water. Meet at Walcott Lake Fishing Pier.
Sunday, September 1
10-10:30am
PINE NEEDLE PAINTING
What's more relaxing than a morning painting session? Join a park interpreter to paint beautiful landcape pictures using materials found in nature. All materials will be provided. Meet at campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, September 1
2-3pm
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Fun and games are timeless things people from all walks of history enjoy. Join a park interpreter and discover some toys and games that children from the past played and had a blast! Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
Monday, September 2
9-9:30am
WOODPECKER WALK
Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Monday, September 2
2-3pm
BACKYARD BASS
Practice your casting with a game of backyard bass. Warm-up your fishing arm by catching grass-dwelling plastic fish. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at Lake Ponder swim beach.
For more information, contact Pearl Jangjiravat, Park Interpreter at Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Crowley's Ridge State Park
2092 Hwy 168 N
Paragould, AR 72450
870-573-6751
[email protected]
ArkansasStateParks.com
