Park trails close temporarily
Most trails at Hobbs State Par-Conservation Area will close Saturday through Dec. 6 for a limited permit deer hunt.
Closed trails include the Hidden Diversity Multiuse, Shaddox Hollow, Sinking Stream and Pigeon Roost Trails.
Notices will be posted at all trailheads.
Audubon group to elect officers
Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will elect officers and hear a program at 2 p.m. Sunday during a meeting at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.
Anyone interested in birds is welcome. Alyssa DeRubels will give the program about dickcissel nesting success on prairies in Northwest Arkansas.
Program preps anglers for Christmas
Gift ideas for fly fishers will highlight the Arkansas chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting on Monday at Whole Hog Cafe, Fiesta Square in Fayetteville.
Dinner and social time is at 6 p.m. The program is at 7. Michael McLellan, owner of McLellan's Fly Shop in Fayetteville, will show the latest fishing gear and apparel to spark Christmas gift ideas.
All fishing enthusiasts are invited.
Beginner backpack trips set
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area will host an overnight backpack trip Dec. 9-10 for beginner backpackers.
The journey starts at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and ends at noon Dec. 10. The trip is 8.5 miles total on the Pigeon Roost Trail.
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 11/28/2017