VILLAGE CREEK — Village Creek State Park has several activities planned for this weekend, including a guided hike, nature programs, a park cleanup and a golf cart safari.
The weekend begins with the Landscape Speaks: A Legacy Hike at 11 a.m. Friday on the Arboretum Trail. The half-mile hike will explore the park’s history through the colors of the landscape.
Colors of Nature, a program for children of all ages, is set for 2 p.m. Friday, followed by Mammals of Village Creek at 4 p.m. and Stories and S’mores at 6:30 p.m. The evening campfire program is weather-dependent.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the visitor center. Volunteers will receive cleanup supplies, an area assignment and a free T-shirt while supplies last. Participants can volunteer at their own pace.
A Golf Cart Safari is planned for 5 p.m. Saturday at The Ridges Pro Shop. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 870-238-9406. Golf carts must be driven by an adult at least 18 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult and seated in a golf cart seat.
Village Creek State Park is located six miles south of Wynne on Arkansas Highway 284. For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/village-creek-state-park or call 870-238-9406.
