What makes a Bird a Bird?
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Birds have one thing unique to just them. Do you know what it is? Drop-by the touch table in the visitor center between 3 and 4 to visit with the park interpreter and discover the answer as well as other details about our native birds. 3:00 Drop-in. Visitor Center
7:30 p.m. 35 mins – Bats Campfire Circle - Beech Point Campground
Friday evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park for new visitors. This evening we will start our campfire program off with a quick welcome and park orientation. We will finish with a short program looking into the often misunderstood world of our native tree dwelling bats. Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with the park and discover some facts and debunk several misconceptions of these winged wonders.
What makes a Bird a Bird?
Phone : 870-295-4040 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : mississippiriver@arkansas.com
Web: www.arkansasstateparks.com/mississippiriver
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