Fort Smith

great arkansas clean-up

Come out and take part in the statewide Great Arkansas Clean-Up Event, locally. Join the staff as we help clean up your nature center grounds. You’ll be rewarded with refreshments…

astronomy day at the nature center

Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society members will give astronomy talks and presentations, and you can view astronomy displays, from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm inside the Center. For more information contact Chad…

trail work day

Spend a few hours and help the staff at the nature center maintain our many trails. A variety of trail maintenance projects will be available for all ages. Pre-registration is…

hunter education

Instructor-led hunter education. Anyone born after 1968 is required to attend a hunter edcuation class before hunting by themselves in the state of AR. Free Class. For more information contact…

Funeral arrangements set for Eddie Christian Jr.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Eddie Christian Jr., the prominent Fort Smith attorney who died Monday (Aug. 9) morning following a massive stroke. The service will be held 10…

fab five national hunting and fishing day event

Compete in our 4th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day events. All ages are invited to join, or play just for fun. For more information contact Chad Lowe at 479-806-5605.

track casting

Join the staff at the nature center and make your own animal track. Try the mystery animal track challenge. Win a prize by identifying the tracks. Free for all ages. For more…

introduction to fly fishing

Ft. Smith Fly Fishers Association Charles Blaschke will be presenting an introduction to fly fishing here at the nature center. The presentation will include starting equipment, tackle, and local places…

land management for you

AGFC’s private land biologist Ralph Meeker will be here talking about food plots, government programming for land owners, and land management. Ralph works with local land owners in the west…

campfire program

Enjoy a brisk night by the campfire as we share local tales, and a few campfire games. Fun for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair!

star party

The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the…

Owl Prowl

Join a member of the education staff for an easy stroll along Wells Lake and the Beaver Creek Trail. We’ll search for, and try to call in, owls – the…

Star Party

The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the…

ATU Ozark Campus New Student Union

Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus will be unveiling the renovation plans for the Alvin F. Vest Student Union. The event will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00…

Art education to reach 2,500 students; Van Buren center plans expansion

story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] When school resumes, 2,500 elementary schoolchildren will have the opportunity to learn about art through a program provided by The Center for Art…

Now a note on overcoming obstacles and other leadership traits

Stockman offers a reminder that leadership is about seeking results above anything else.

SEC Football preview: Vanderbilt’s Caldwell take media by storm

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) There’s no denying how difficult it is for a school like Vanderbilt to create…

Prominent attorney Eddie Christian Jr. dies following stroke

Eddie Christian Jr., a prominent Fort Smith attorney known for his willingness to “challenge authority,” died Monday (Aug. 9) morning following a massive stroke. He was 48. He is survived…

Three Phantoms in Concert

Three Phantoms In Concert highlights the individual talents of three artists who have all played the Phantom, featuring solo numbers from the shows that made them stars. Featuring songs from…

Local people receive gubernatorial appointments, reappointments

Several Fort Smith area people were appointed or reappointed to state boards and commissions by Gov. Mike Beebe. • Danny King of Greenwood was reappointed to the Board of Electrical…