Park to celebrate Green Friday
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area plans events all day Friday to encourage people to forgo the stress of holiday shopping and get back to nature.
Events include run with the ranger, scavenger hunts, a backpacking clinic, a fly tying exhibition, plus crafts and educational activities for the entire family.
All activities are free.
The park's visitor center is on Arkansas 12 just east War Eagle Road intersection.
For more information call 479-789-5000.
Hike circles lake
Hill 'N Dale Hiking Club will host two hikes on Nov. 28 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs.
The first hike is the four-mile Beacham Trail, moderate difficulty, around the lake. After lunch, an optional two-mile hike, moderate, on Miner's Rock trail is offered.
All hikers are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Car pooling is at the Harps store in Bella Vista at 8 a.m. or meet at the trailhead at 9 a.m.
To register contact Dora Brach, 417-501-4535, [email protected], or Bev Munsterman, 479-721-2193, [email protected].
Beginner backpack trips set
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area plans two overnight backpack trips for beginner backpackers.
A trip is set for Friday and Saturday and also Dec. 9-10. Trips are 8.5 miles on the Pigeon Roost Trail. Trips start at 2 p.m. and end at noon the next day.
Participants should bring their own food, water and equipment for camping overnight on the trail.
Cost is $10 plus tax. To register, call the park visitor center, 479-789-5000.
Naturalists offer training
Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists are taking applications for new member training.
Classes start Jan. 20 for Benton County, Jan. 24 for Carroll County and Jan. 27 for Washington and Madison counties. Benton, Washington and Madison county classes are on alternating Saturdays. Carroll County classes meet on Wednesdays with field time to be determined.
Cost is $135 for training and materials, plus $30 annual dues. Cost is $80 for a second household member if materials are shared, plus annual dues.
Over 60 hours of instruction are offered in areas such as wildlife, watersheds, geology, native and invasive species. Most classes combine classroom and field work.
For details visit wordpress.arkansasmasternaturalists.org or email [email protected]
Sports on 11/21/2017