Ozark Natural Science Center supporters can once again hear the Call of Wild as the nonprofit organization reprises its signature benefit May 31 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.
The center in Huntsville offers residential wilderness immersion programs that annually serve some 3,000 school children in the region, according to Roslyn Imries, executive director. The majority of those students are fifth-graders, but programming is also available for grades four through 12.
Call of the Wild
Who: Ozark Natural Science Center
What: Food, live music, demonstrations, activities, silent auction
When: 6-9 p.m. May 31
Where: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville
Tickets: In advance, $15 for adults, $8 for children; at the door, $20 for adults, $10 for children
Information: (479) 202-8340 or onsc.us
Classes, workshops and retreats are also offered for adults, such as Stars and Songs by the Fire on June 22.
The Science Center "exists to reconnect people with the natural world through programs such as overnight school excursions, summer camps, adult and family programs, corporate retreats and private group facility rental."
The family-friendly fundraiser will include live music by Guta, activities throughout the garden, a silent auction, give-aways and food. Activities will include primitive skills demonstrations and watershed education. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets.
-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER
NAN Our Town on 05/23/2019