Landscape Contest Begins

FAYETTEVILLE — The Urban Forestry Advisory Board is seeking nominations for the city’s most sustainable landscapes.

Judges will select winners in four categories: design and aesthetics, preservation of natural environment, environmental best practices and attraction to wildlife.

In order to have a yard or business considered, applicants must be able to give judges a tour of their property between May 13 and May 31.

To apply, go to urbanforestry.accessfayetteville.org. Applications can be mailed to Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Attn: Landscape Award, 113 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701, or emailed to [email protected]. Applications are due by noon May 10.

For more information, call 444-3486.

Tour Comes To Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Animal Shelter, Humane Society of the Ozarks and North Shore Animal League of Washington, N.Y., are partnering to offer $10 dog and cat adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Walmart Supercenter on Mall Avenue.

The event is part of the animal league’s 2013 Tour for Life, a traveling promotion to help shelters and rescue groups increase adoptions in 28 states and 52 cities.

For more information, call 444-3456.

Woofstock Rescheduled

FAYETTEVILLE — A bring-your-dog-to-Baum-Stadium day has been rescheduled.

Dogs are welcome in the outfield Hog Pen during the Arkansas Razorbacks’ baseball game Tuesday against the Oklahoma Sooners. All dogs must be leashed. The game begins at 6:35 p.m.

Dog treat samples and free pet gear will be available, along with a “pup-a-razzi” area where fans can have their photo taken with a canine friend. For more information, call 444-3456.

Students Collecting Book Donations

FAYETTEVILLE — Students at Vandergriff Elementary School are collecting books for the Charlie Brown book sale. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. Last year, it raised $9,650, according to a news release.

Used children’s and adult books can be dropped off at the front office of the school, 2975 E. Township St., or at the animal shelter, 1640 S. Armstrong Ave.

The book sale is scheduled May 22-24 at Vandergriff. For more information, call 444-3456.

Recycling Tour Planned

FAYETTEVILLE — Residents are invited to tour the Solid Waste and Recycling Center on Monday.

The tour celebrates Earth Day and educates residents about where recyclable material goes and what it is made into. It’s scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the center’s office, 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road.

The event is outside, so residents are asked to dress appropriately.

For more information, call 718-7685.

— Special to NWA Media

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