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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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Crimes of the Heart

Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley on May 2-4 and 8-11, 2014 Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. …

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Crimes of the Heart

Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley on May 2-4 and 8-11, 2014 Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. …

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Crimes of the Heart

Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley on May 2-4 and 8-11, 2014 Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. …

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Crimes of the Heart

Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley on May 2-4 and 8-11, 2014 Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. …

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Rain Barrel Workshop

Katie Teague and Jane Maginot of The University of Arkansas’s Cooperative Extension Service will be teaching a Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.   A rain barrel simply…

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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…

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Pianist Alan Chow to Perform at JBU

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Alan Chow will perform at John Brown University on Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. in the Berry Performing Arts Center. Chow, a Steinway artist and former artist-in-residence…

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Spring Foliage Photo Workshop

For those who want to learn to take better photographs, the upcoming photo workshop at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area may be just the thing for you.  Instruction begins…

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Earth Day Activities at Hobbs State Park

Earth Day is an annual event where family-centered activities are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by…