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Students answer questions during a Ranger led program.

Programs are available Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required for group programs.

Program Length and Size

Program length varies according to program requested. In general allow 1 to hour for each program. To maintain program quality, we prefer to limit the size of groups to 45 students per park ranger. Please contact the park for information on how to accommodate larger groups. The required chaperone ratio is one adult for every ten students.

Scheduling Your Visit

Please submit reservation form at least 3 weeks prior to requested tour date. This will allow us to make sure we have the appropriate staff for all programs.

Fax: (479)783-5307 Attn: Education Coordinator or email to Pat Schmidt. If you have questions or for large groups (over 45 students) please call (479)783-3961.

Information needed

• Preferred date and time and alternatives
• Name of teacher and contact information
• Number of children and chaperones - we would request 1 chaperone to 10 students
• Grade level of students
• Phone number and e-mail of the contact person
• Specific program requests

Program expectations

• To help ensure your student are getting the most out of the program presented the following conditions apply:
• Complete pre-program activity to give students a solid foundation for what they will be learning. Pre-program activity is a 15 minute film with accompanying activity sheet.
• Arrive on time. Please call if you are running late. We understand that things happen just let us know.
• Ask student to dress comfortably. All programs involve walking and all programs are ADA accessible.
• Teachers and chaperones must stay with their students at all times. Student discipline is not the responsibility of park staff.
• If you need to cancel please call as far in advance as possible. This will make it easier to reschedule.
• Some months (April and May) fill up very quickly this will also allow us to schedule other groups.
• Reservation requests received less than two weeks in advance will be self-guided. This assures we have staff available for this program.

Fee Waiver

Entry to the Visitor Center is $4 for those over 15. Educational groups may request a fee waiver. A fee waiver is included with the reservation form.