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christmas open house and crafts

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of holiday refreshments, Christmas nature crafts, and stories. All ages are invited to participate. For more information contact Chad Lowe at 479-806-5605.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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!