Events happening in March at Crowley's Ridge State Park:
Saturday, March 9 10am-11am WILDFLOWER WALK Springtime is flower time! Join a park interpreter for a stroll around the park and identify the seasonal flowers that bloom this time of year. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, March 9 2-2:30pm 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.
Sunday, March 10 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, March 10 2-2:30pm 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.
Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 24 ALL DAY STORY WALK: HOW TO FIND A BIRD Read How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward while strolling Lake Ponder Trail. Instead of turning the page, simply walk to the page! This is a great way to incorporate literacy and physical activity as well as create an opportunity for family bonding. This story walk is a self-guided activity and will be on display from Friday, March 15-Sunday, Mary 24. Lake Ponder Trail is a 0.5-mile, flat, paved, and ADA-accessible trail. Meet along Lake Ponder Trail.
Friday, March 15 7-7:30pm 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 campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, March 16 2-2:30pm 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.
Saturday, March 16 4-4:30pm READ ALOUD: HOW TO FIND A BIRD Join a park interpreter in a read-aloud of How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward, which is on our Story Walk display. This story is appropriate for kids ages 4-7, but everybody is welcome. Lake Ponder Trail is a 0.5-mile, flat, paved, and ADA-accessible trail. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Meet at Lake Ponder Swim Beach.
Saturday, March 16 7-7:30pm ECLIPSE INFO On April 8, 2024, Crowley's Ridge State Park will experience 3 minutes and 9 seconds of total solar eclipse. But what is the total solar eclipse? Join a park interpreter to investigate this phenomenon and find out how to prepare for this astronomical event. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, March 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.
Sunday, March 17 2-2:30pm 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.
Monday, March 18 10-10:30am BIRD EGGS HIDE AND SEEK There's more to bird eggs than meets the eye. Join a park interpreter for an exploration of the unexpected function of the bird eggs. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Monday, March 18 2-2:30pm DO YOU SPEAK FROG? Ribbit! What's that frog? Join a park interpreter to learn about frogs and how to identify them by sound. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Thursday, March 21 10-10:30am POLLINATION STATION Some of your favorite foods may exist because of pollinators. Join a park interpreter to explore the importance of pollinators and ways that you can help pollinators prosper. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Thursday, March 21 2-2:30pm CAN-STELLATIONS Take a piece of trash and turn it into a stargazing tool. Join a park interpreter in making constellation lanterns from soda cans. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, March 22 2-2:30pm BAT SUPERHERO Bats get a bad rep for being scary and vampiric. Join a park interpreter to help bats fix their bad reputation and learn how you can become a bat superhero. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Friday, March 22 7-7:45pm OWL PROWL Join a park interpreter to discover the adaptations that help owls hunt under a blanket of night and then search for this nocturnal raptor. Wearing good walking shoes is recommended. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, March 23 2-2:30pm 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.
Saturday, March 23 4-4:30pm READ ALOUD: HOW TO FIND A BIRD Join a park interpreter in a read-aloud of How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward, which is on our Story Walk display. This story is appropriate for kids ages 4-7, but everybody is welcome. Lake Ponder is a 0.5-mile, flat, paved, and ADA-accessible trail. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Meet at Lake Ponder Swim Beach. Saturday, March 23 7-7:30pm ECLIPSE INFO On April 8, 2024, Crowley's Ridge State Park will experience 3 minutes and 9 seconds of total solar eclipse. But what is the total solar eclipse? Join a park interpreter to investigate this phenomenon and find out how to prepare for this astronomical event. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, March 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.
Sunday, March 24 2-3pm TREASURE HUNT Crowley's Ridge State Park is filled with treasures for you to find. Join a park interpreter on a hike of Dancing Rabbit Trail for this treasure hunt. Dancing Rabbit Trail is a 1.25-mile moderate trail. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Friday, March 29 7-7:30pm ECLIPSE INFO On April 8, 2024, Crowley's Ridge State Park will experience 3 minutes and 9 seconds of total solar eclipse. But what is the total solar eclipse? Join a park interpreter to investigate this phenomenon and find out how to prepare for this astronomical event. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, March 30 9am-1pm CROWLEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK SPRING CLEANUP Calling all volunteers to participate in Crowley's Ridge State Park's Great Arkansas Cleanup! Please meet at the visitor center to register and receive instructions on what section of the park needs attention. This is a drop-in event. We're happy to have you as long as you'd like! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Bringing your own water bottles and snacks is recommended. T-shirts are available while supplies last. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, March 30 3-3:30pm 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.
Sunday, March 31 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.
Sunday, March 31 2-2:30pm 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.
For more information, contact Pearl Jangjiravat, Park Interpreter at Crowley's Ridge State Park.