Fort Smith

by - April 10, 2014 2:15 pm

Kiwanis Fishing Derby

Youth ages 2-15 are invited to participate in the annual Fishing Derby. Check in begins at 8 am with weigh in at 11 am and lots of prizes!!

by - April 10, 2014 1:41 pm

Snakes of Arkansas

Local reptile enthusiast will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity with a chance to see a…

by - April 10, 2014 1:40 pm

Snakes of Arkansas

Local reptile enthusiast will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity with a chanve to see a…

by - April 10, 2014 1:38 pm

Snakes of Arkansas

Local reptile enthusiasts Jeremy Sloan and Brad Birchfield will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity…

by - April 10, 2014 1:36 pm

IBEP Classes

The International Bow Hunter Education Program is administered in Arkansas by the AGFC's Hunter Education Division. It is taught by certified bow hunter education volunteer instructors. The IBEP card is good for…

by - April 10, 2014 1:35 pm

IBEP Classes

The International Bow Hunter Education Program is administered in Arkansas by the AGFC's Hunter Education Division. It is taught by certified bow hunter education volunteer instructors. The IBEP card is good for…

by - April 10, 2014 1:34 pm

IBEP Classes

The International Bow Hunter Education Program is administered in Arkansas by the AGFC's Hunter Education Division. It is taught by certified bow hunter education volunteer instructors. The IBEP card is good for…

by - April 10, 2014 1:30 pm

How to Make a Floating Wetland

A floating wetland island is a man-made ecosystem that mimics naturally occurring wetlands. They are constructed using native, perennial aquatic plants suspended in floating rafts. Come out and work with…

by - April 10, 2014 1:28 pm

Back to School Bash

Youth of all ages are incited to join the education staff as we get ready for a new school year. Students will get the chance to create their own wildlife…

by - April 10, 2014 1:25 pm

Owl Prowl and Summer Night Hike

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…

by - April 10, 2014 1:22 pm

Camping Basics

Join the Nature Center staff for an evening exploring all the basics of camping outdoors. Beginning campers can come to learn techniques to start a toasty campfire made to melt…

by - April 10, 2014 1:18 pm

Campfire funn

Everyone is invited out to enjoy an evening campfire program where the education staff will share some spooky family friendly campfire stories. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on.

by - April 10, 2014 1:09 pm

Backyard Gardening with Charles Griffith

Charles Griffith will explore Square Foot Gardening, the easiest form or raised bed gardening. He will speak also about Keyhole gardening as another type of raised bed gardening. 

by - April 10, 2014 12:55 pm

Star Party

The north side of Wells Lake on the Nature Center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory with several telescopes set up for public viewing. 

by Kreed - April 10, 2014 11:15 am

River Valley’s Got Talent

The smallest stars in the Fort Smith area will be shining just a little brighter on the evening of Saturday, May 17 as youth and young adults from across the…