History, Benefits and Values of Arkansas State Parks
Speaker: Greg Butts, Arkansas State Parks
We’ve all visited Arkansas’s state parks, but how much do we really know about our park system? Greg will cover the history of the state park system, those that had great influence on shaping it, managing and maintaining a modern state park system, birding opportunities, how to stay connected to park programs and events, and the parks’ benefits and values.
Greg Butts, Arkansas State Parks Director, is responsible for directing the operation of 52 state parks, all central office operations in Little Rock, and five regional offices. Additionally he oversees the Outdoor Recreation Grants program, which provides technical assistance and grants to Arkansas communities. Greg was appointed State Parks Director in 1990. Prior to that he served as a park planner, and Manager of Planning and Development for State Parks. He has an MS in Recreation from the University of Arkansas. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for his accomplishments from the National Association of State Park Directors in 2011.
Location: Fletcher Library. Time: 7 PM.