Outdoor briefs

Park part of bird count

Devil's Den State Park will be part of the Great American Backyard Bird Count on Saturday.

Joe Neal with the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will lead an easy walk from 9 a.m. to noon to count birds in the park. Games and crafts about birds take place throughout the day.

For details call the park visitor center, 479-761-3325.

Walk explores Bentonville

Ozark Hill Hikers, affiliated with American Volkssport Association, will host a walk Feb. 21 in Bentonville.

Walkers may travel 5- or 10-kilometer routes in the downtown area and will pass Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Compton Gardens.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Casey's General Store, 100 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. The walk is at 10 a.m.

Trip spotlights flight

The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will host a field trip at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to see woodcocks dance in flight at Wedington Wildlife Management area west of Fayetteville.

Dr. David Kremetz of the University of Arkansas, an expert on woodcocks, will lead the trip. It is an easy walk from the parking area to fields that woodcocks use. Bring a flashlight and do not wear bright-colored clothing.

Meet in a parking area along Arkansas 16 that is 1.9 miles west of the main entrance to Lake Wedington. The area is across the highway from a two-story house and a barn with a metal roof that is in disrepair.

For details call Joe Neal, 479-521-1858.

Trout Unlimited sets banquet

The 32nd annual Conservation Banquet and Auction of the Arkansas Trout Unlimited chapter will be March 9 at Fayetteville Town Center.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 for a couple, $50 for a single adult and $20 for youths 16 and younger. Sponsorship tables are available

The evening includes live and silent auctions, a catered dinner, raffle items and a short awards program. Live auction items include guided fishing trips, weekend getaways, artwork and fishing gear.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. Advance tickets are available at McLellan's Fly Shop in Fayetteville or from Ron Blackwelder, 713-819-6980.

Program focuses on water

Beaver Watershed Alliance will host a water quality program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Arvest Ballpark community room in Springdale.

Allan Gates, an environmental attorney, will speak about a proposed nutrient water quality trading regulation that could affect state water quality.

A free lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The program is at noon. Register by calling 479-750-8007 or email [email protected].

Beast Feast set

Beast Feast NWA outdoor expo is set for March 10 at Cross Church, 1719 Johnson Road, in Springdale.

The expo features vendor booths and exhibits, Daisy air rifle range and a barbecue dinner. Cost is $20.

Doors open at 4 p.m. The meal is at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Jeff Danker with Buck Ventures.

Sports on 02/13/2018

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