Training teaches volunteers
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area will host coaching periods for individuals keen on volunteering on the park. All periods are from 9 a.m. to midday.
Wednesday can be coaching for individuals keen on staffing varied stations at nature applications held throughout the yr. March 16 can be path coaching. Potential path volunteers will discover ways to determine issues on the paths, learn how to fill out a path report and do work that’s essential to keep up the park’s 54 miles of trails. Call the park workplace, (479) 789-5000, for particulars.
Hikers discover Hobbs
Hill ‘N Dale Hiking Club will hike 4.6 miles Friday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.
All hikers are welcome. Those ought to electronic mail [email protected] for particulars.
Gear up for open air
A looking and fishing swap meet can be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, 3400 N. fortieth St., in Springdale.
Hunters and anglers are welcome to promote good high quality used gear on the occasion. It’s an excellent place for individuals getting began in fishing and looking to purchase used gear. Those keen on promoting ought to reserve a desk by calling the middle at (833) 356-0847.
Learn park’s historical past
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is the subject from midday to 1 p.m. March 12 throughout Lunch and Learn on the Rogers Public Library group room. Chris Pistole, a park interpreter, will speak concerning the historical past of the park, trails, tenting, volunteer alternatives and extra. Patrons are welcome to convey a sack lunch. The library offers cookies and water. Hobbs, at 12,000 acres, is Arkansas’ largest state park and the one one that permits looking.
Walk options Bentonville
Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to affix a walk Saturday in Bentonville. Registration is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Casey’s comfort retailer, 100 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. There is a brief drive to the beginning level the place walkers could select a 5- or 10 kilometer route.
This walk is alongside the clear waters of Coler Creek, over the “singing bridge” and by the Airship Cafe. Membership dues to the Ozark Hill Hikers are $12 per yr prorated $1 for every month remaining within the calendar yr. For extra info, electronic mail [email protected] or name (479) 381-9366.
Burns could affect trails
Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct prescribed fireplace operations by March 15, topic to climate circumstances. To guarantee customer security, some areas contained in the park, together with roads and trails, could also be closed whereas fireplace operations are taking place and for a brief interval after completion.
Snakes within the highlight
Dr. J.D. Wilson, biology professor on the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will speak at 2 p.m. on March 16 concerning the varied species of snakes within the Ozarks on the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale. He will convey some stay snakes to this system. He will spotlight the habits and conservation of snakes in Arkansas and focus on residing alongside venomous species discovered within the state.
Celebrate eclipse
Ozark Natural Science Center will host the Ozark Eclipse Celebration Weekend April 5-8 on the heart in Madison County north of Huntsville. Astronomy and eclipse applications will take place adopted by a bus journey April 8 to view the eclipse within the zone of totality. Tickets begin at $275 and embrace lodging or tenting. Visit onsc.us/occasions to register or name the middle at (479) 202-8340.
