Wildflower walks scheduled
Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is hosting "Wildflower Wednesday" walks in April. Anyone interested in wildflowers is welcome.
The walk on Wednesday is at 10 a.m. along Sinking Stream Trail, led by Cris and Eleanor Jones, at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Meet at the trailhead on Arkansas 12 one-half mile west of the visitor center. The April 20 walk is on a Saturday and starts at 10 a.m. at Compton Gardens with leader to be determined. The April 24 walk will be at Smith Creek Preserve near Boxley Valley led by Sue Mabry. Start time to be determined. Email [email protected] for details.
Kings River cleanup set
Kings River Watershed Partnership will hold its annual Madison County river cleanup on Saturday. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Marble access 1 mile west of Marble on U.S. 412. Bring a canoe or kayak, a sack lunch and dress for the weather. Visit kingsriverwatershed.org for detalils.
Meadors win at Beaver Lake
Steven Meador and Megan Meador won the Northwest Arkansas Team Trail bass tournament held April 6 at Beaver Lake. Their five-bass tournament limit weighed 18.91 pounds.
Matt Emeterio and Casey Odel placed second with five bass at 18.8 pounds. Nick Frakes and Jeff Toole were third with five bass at 18.35 pounds.
Forth through 10th, all with five bass were: fourth, Lane Haymond, Ava Haymond, 17.81 pounds; fifth, Travis Harriman, Matthew Sisk, 17.15; sixth, Aaron Stanphill, Andy Stanphill, 16.91; seventh, Robert Towner, Kevin Smith, 15.36; eighth, Scotty Parsons, Kevin Kester, 15.23; ninth, Patrick Majors, Derek Luper, 14.82; 10th, Skyler Shockley, Randy Bilderback, 14.8.
Become an outdoors woman
The spring statewide Becoming an Outdoors Woman event will be Friday through Sunday at the J.B. And Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale.
Introductory classes are offered in kayaking, fishing, fly fishing, archery, firearms shooting, birding, mountain biking and more.
All classes are free but registration is required. The classes offer a supportive atmosphere where women can learn skills that enhance their enjoyment of the outdoors. Contact Lea White, [email protected] for registration information or call (501) 604-0330.
Celebrate Earth Day
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area will host an Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Activities include games about recycling, a water pollution education station and displays about how plastics harm wildlife. Call the visitor center at (479) 789-5000 for details.
Society hosts film viewing
Arkansas Cinema Society will host a viewing of "Arkansas Wild: The story of trout tourism on the Little Red River" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Thaden School in Bentonville. The film explores outdoor recreation, conservation and challenges along the river near Heber Springs.
Benjamin Garner, director of the film, will answer questions after the viewing. Admission is free but registration is required. Visit arkansascinemasociety.org to sign up.
Spruce up Lake Fayetteville
Lake Fayetteville cleanup day is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 27, hosted by the Ozark Natural Science Center satellite office at the lake. Register at onsc.us/events to volunteer.
Be a better boater
A free Arkansas Game and Fish Commission boater education course will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 27 at the J.B. And Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale.
Anyone born after 1985 must complete this course to legally drive any boat propelled by motor or sail in Arkansas. This includes personal watercraft. Registration is required. Go to register-ed.com to sign up.
Center to host fundraiser
Ozark Natural Science Center in Madison County will held its annual Call of the Wild fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. May 18. The event is at the center's new satellite location at Lake Fayetteville. Live music, food, guided hikes, games and science activities are planned. Visit www.onsc.us/call-of-the-wild for details.