Saturday, December 14 10am-10:30am ECO-CONFETTI Traditional confetti is made with plastics that are not environmentally friendly. Join a park interpreter to make an alternative version of confetti from leaves. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, December 14 12pm-4pm FEEL THE FUR 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 the Visitor Center. Saturday, December 21 10am-10:30am CAN-STELLATIONS! December 21st marks the winter solstice - the longest night of the year. Celebrate the beginning of winter by making constellation lanterns from soda cans. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, December 21 12pm-4pm RUMMAGING LIKE A RACCOON Raccoons rely on their sense of touch for survival. Join a park interpreter to explore how raccoons use their paws. Then, test your sense of touch by rummaging through a bag of mystery items. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, December 28 9am-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, December 28 12pm-4pm STOCK! STORE! STASH! SQUIRREL! Squirrels are nature's gardener because they forget where they bury their nuts! Join a park interpreter to discover a day in the life of a squirrel. Then, pretend to be a squirrel and play a game to test your memory. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you'd like.. Meet at the Visitor Center. Tuesday, December 31 10pm-midnight HIKE TO MIDNIGHT Walk into a new year at Crowley's Ridge State Park, literally! We will start on the CCC Pavilion. Then, we will hike on the Pavilion Trail and part of Spider Creek Trail. This hike is moderate difficulty. Limited flashlights will be provided. Please bring your flashlight and wear sturdy walking shoes. Participants will receive hot chocolate and trail mix (while supplies last) to complete the celebration. Registration is required. Because our trails normally close at sundown, this is a very special hike. Please register at the visitor center or by calling the visitor center at 870-573-6751. Registration ends on Tuesday, December 31 at 5pm. Meet at the CCC Pavilion.
Wednesday, January 1 2pm-2:30pm FIRST DAY HIKE - STORYWALK: OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW READ ALOUD Start your new year with a warm story about animals in the snow while strolling on Lake Ponder Trail. Join a park interpreter in a read-aloud of Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. This story is appropriate for kids ages 3-7 but everybody is welcome. Although the First Day Hike is a one-time event, the StoryWalk can be enjoyed as a self-guided activity. Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner will be on display from Friday, December 20, 2024-Sunday, January 5, 2025. Lake Ponder is a 0.5-mile, flat, paved, and ADA-accessible trail. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. #ArStateParks #FirstDayHikes. Meet at the playground.
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
