Upcoming events at Daisy State Park
By submitted, 03/5/18 9:49 AM
| Discover the many remarkable aspects of Daisy State Park, by attending the scheduled interpretive activities that have been prepared with you and your family in mind. All programs are free and open to anyone who would like to attend, unless otherwise noted. If you are a child between 7 and 14, inquire at the Visitor Center or ask a Park Interpreter how to become a State Park Explorer!
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| March 9th – 17th |
| Friday, March 9 | |
| 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Be An Explorer Calling all explorers! If you love playing outside and visiting your state parks, come learn how you can be an official Arkansas State Park Explorer. Bring your family to this short program to help get kids ages 5-14 well on their way to earning their State Park Explorer badge. Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Discovering Arkansas’s Snakes Join park staff to discover the exciting world of snakes! We’ll explore the different types you might encounter here in Arkansas, as well as how to identify them. Visitors receive a free snake guidebook! Meeting place: Visitor Center Admission: Free |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daisy State Park Scavenger Hunt This park-wide scavenger hunt is a great way to learn about the outdoors and all the unique treasures that can be found around Daisy State Park. This activity will stimulate your creativity as you explore the campgrounds and trails. Stop by the park visitor center to pick up your scavenger hunt checklist. #ARspringbreak Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| Saturday, March 10 | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Critter Crunch Daisy State Park provides diverse habitat for all types of species large and small. Join us as we discover some of the smaller creatures and feed lunch to our co-interpreters, our speckled king snake and turtles. Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Introduction to Archery Target Shooting This two-hour workshop is a great introduction for anyone interested in learning a new skill. Participants will learn the basics of archery (safety, stances, and proper use of equipment) with simple compound bows, which are adjustable to each individual’s strength and draw length. This class focuses on group tournament style target archery and is taught by an ANASP Certified Coach. This hands-on program is suitable for ages 8 and up, and is recommended to anyone interested in just learning a new sport or wanting to get into hunting with this skill. Please register at the visitor center by 5 p.m. Friday March 9th. Meeting place: Interpretive Center Admission: Free |
| Friday, March 16 | |
| 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Be An Explorer Calling all explorers! If you love playing outside and visiting your state parks, come learn how you can be an official Arkansas State Park Explorer. Bring your family to this short program to help get kids ages 5-14 well on their way to earning their State Park Explorer badge. Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Discovering Arkansas’s Snakes Join park staff to discover the exciting world of snakes! We’ll explore the different types you might encounter here in Arkansas, as well as how to identify them. Visitors receive a free snake guidebook! Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| Saturday, March 17 | |
| 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Critter Crunch Daisy State Park provides diverse habitat for all types of species large and small. Join us as we discover some of the smaller creatures and feed lunch to our co-interpreters, our speckled king snake and turtles. Meeting place: Visitor Center |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Scenic Lake Cruise Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join us for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history and natural features of this lake. Don’t forget your camera! Seating is limited, so sign up at the visitor center by 12 p.m. on Saturday. Meeting place: Visitor Center |
Tamara Lunsford, Park Superintendent Randy Hainen, Asst. Superintendent
Daisy State Park 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 (870) 398-4487
