Fort Smith

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Trapping Workshop

For beginner, intermediate, and advanced trappers. bring your own lunch, drinks, and chair. Learn about trapping equipment needs and trap preparation, trapping rules and regulations, proper fur handling,demonstration of land…

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Astronomy Da;y

The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society members will give astronomy talks and presentation and you can view astronomy displays form noon to four inside the Nature Center. end the day off…

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Great Arkansas Clean-Up

Come out and take part in the statewide Great Arkansas Clean-up, locally. Join the staff as we help clean up your nature center grounds. No advance registration is required, just…

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Winter Campfire Fun

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

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Annual Migration of Bald Eagles to Arkansas

Mike Martin, and avid nature and wildlife photographer for over 20 years, will present this power point on Bald Eagles. The talk will cover some interesting facts of bald eagles,…

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Dutch Oven Lid Lifter

Everything tastes better when cooked outdoors. Have a yummy meal cooked before your eyes while learning some of the uses and care of a cast-iron Dutch oven. Try you hand…

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Evening on the Arkansas River

Take part in this casual tour to view the river at dark. This will be a short one hour stroll along the Arkansas River at dusk. All safety equipment provided. Space…

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Wild Edible Plants

Join us to learn about which plants are edible and where to find them in Arkansas.Charles Griffith has been teaching about wild edibles since the early 1980's, including plant walks…

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Star Party

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