Fort Smith

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What a difference a year makes

This time last year the political rhetoric and conversation around coffee was about the expiration of the Bush “tax cuts.” Most provisions lowering federal income taxes after President Bush had…

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Same-sex cohabitation and Amendment 83

This week, one of the most often violated “laws” on unmarried cohabitation in child-custody cases was finally ended by a ruling from the Arkansas Supreme Court. No longer will unmarried,…

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Hunter Education

The course offered at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center teaches fundamentals of safe and responsible hunting, is free, and open to all ages. Anyone born on or after January 1,…

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Arkansas Turtles

Local Turtle expert Champ Williams will present a family oriented live turtle demonstration at the Janet Huckabee Center. He'll have several examples of a variety of turtles found in Arkansas for the…

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What’s in the woods?

Master Naturalist Denis Dean at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center will explore what exactly is in the woods so that when you take a hike or just a walk around your neighborhood…

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ATV Safety Class

Call the Janet Huckabee Nature center at (479)452 -3993 for more information and to register.

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Fishing Wells Lake

Join the AGFC's Aquatic Resource Program staff for a family oriented programat the Janet Huckabee Center about what types of fish to fish for in Well's Lake and how to catch…

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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 most famous…

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Boating Education

The Arkansas Boating Education Course teaches fundamentals of safe and responsible boating, is free and open to all ages. Anyone born on or after January 1st 1986 must complete a…

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Boating Education

The Arkansas Boating Education Course teaches fundamentals of safe and responsible boating, is free and open to all ages. Anyone born on or after January 1st 1986 must complete a…

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Beginning Beekeeping

This is a three part short course at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center sponsored by the Western Arkansas Eastern Oklahoma Beekeepers Association. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Danny Brewer at…

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Beginning Beekeeping

This is a three part short course at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center sponsored by the Western Arkansas Eastern Oklahoma Beekeepers Association. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Danny Brewer at…

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Beginning Beekeeping

This is a three part short course sponsored by the Western Arkansas Eastern Oklahoma Beekeepers Association. Pre-registration is required. Please call Danny Brewer at (479) 208-9949.

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Valentines in Nature

Many animals in nature mate for life and have interesting methods of attracting mates and sharing duties of raising young or "home life" in the animal world. Join the education…

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Paintings by Duane Hada

Duane Hada, a well-recognized artist and angler, will have his paintings on display at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center. He is perhaps most famous for his lifelike images of fish…

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Endangered Species of Arkansas

Master Naturalist Denis Dean will come to the Janet Huckabee Nature Center to explore the various species that have become extinct, and also species that disappeared from Arkansas for a…

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Girls Shelter Open House and Bake Sale

The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith invites you to attend our annual open house and bake sale.  A complimentary lunch of homemade soups will be served and attendees can enjoy…