Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
October
tue06oct6:30 PM8:45 PMOzark Society Meeting: An Environmental Evening with Chris Jones
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An Environmental Evening with Chris Jones
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An Environmental Evening with Chris Jones |
You are most cordially invited to join us for an evening with 2nd Congressional Candidate Chris Jones on October 6 at Ann and Rick Owen’s home, 2501 N Pierce St, Little Rock. The meeting, hosted by the Ozark Society and the Sierra Club, will be in an interview format, with Carolyn Shearman posing question to Chris about Arkansas environmental topics that the groups are actively tracking. The meeting will start with a social 1/2 hour at 6:30 pm and a sit-down interview with Chris at 7 pm. We will do an open Q&A toward the end of the meeting. |
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tue06oct7:00 PM9:00 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building. The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.
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Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
thu08oct(oct 8)8:00 AMsat10(oct 10)5:00 PMBirding Festival of the South
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The first-ever Birding Festival of the South will be held in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas October 8 – 10, presented by Visit Hot Springs! Input is encouraged from birding enthusiasts
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The first-ever Birding Festival of the South will be held in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas October 8 – 10, presented by Visit Hot Springs!
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tue13oct10:00 AM12:00 PMPlant Walk with Eric Sundell at TNC's Ranch North Woods
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Date of Outing 10/13/2026 Begin Time
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thu15oct7:00 PM9:30 PMMountainfilm on Tour at Ron Robinson Theater
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Mountainfilm 2026 is back in person, bringing epic outdoor stories and adventures to life on the big screen! Thursday, October 15 • 7 PM – 9:30 PM The event
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Mountainfilm 2026 is back in person, bringing epic outdoor stories and adventures to life on the big screen!
Thursday, October 15 • 7 PM – 9:30 PM
The event begins at 5:30 pm | Beer, wine & snacks available
Theater doors open at 6:45 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm.
A portion of all ticket sales will go to the Buffalo River Foundation.
Get Ready for Mountainfilm on Tour Little Rock!
Join us in person for an unforgettable experience featuring inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Whether you’re an adventure junkie or just love great films, this event is your ticket to inspiration. Don’t miss out on the vibes, the films, and the fun!
More about Mountainfilm
Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art and ideas.
Mountainfilm on Tour in Little Rock will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.
Ron Robinson Theater — Central Arkansas Library System
100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
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thu22oct4:00 PM6:00 PMBig Maumelle River Float - Kayak Reservation Req'd to Tommie Kelly
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Date of Outing 10/22/2026 Begin Time 4:00 pm End Time 6:00 pm
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Maumelle Pavilion and Boat Launch
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Rachel Partridge, the Sustainability Educator for the Dept of Public Works will lead us on a tour of what happens to the material we put into our recycling bins –
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Rachel Partridge, the Sustainability Educator for the Dept of Public Works will lead us on a tour of what happens to the material we put into our recycling bins – from collection to sorting, processing and ultimately shipping to companies that turn those materials Into new products. We will learn about waste reduction, contamination and sustainability
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Starting time: 12:00 Ending time: 1:30
Contact: Mary Heller: macheller60@icloud.com
Location: 7900 Sloane Drive at the Port of Little Rock (see attached photo for parking and the starting location of the tour: You’ll enter and park following the pink line on the map below. You can park anywhere along the bushes. The entrance is marked with a blue star
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fri30oct10:00 AM2:00 PMGuided Flat-Water Paddling in The Big Woods
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Date of Outing 10/30/2026 Begin Time 10:00 am End Time 02:00 pm
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November
tue03nov7:00 PM9:00 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building. The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.
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Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
fri13nov(nov 13)6:00 PMsun15(nov 15)12:30 PMOzark Society Fall Meeting- Buffalo Point Campground
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BUFFALO POINT CAMPGROUND – 870-449-4311 Friday, November 13th 6:00 PM – Board Meeting, Pavilion 1. Saturday, November 14th Breakfast on your own 9:30 AM Meet at Pavilion 1 for shuttle to trailhead for
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BUFFALO POINT CAMPGROUND – 870-449-4311
Friday, November 13th
6:00 PM – Board Meeting, Pavilion 1.
Saturday, November 14th
- Breakfast on your own
- 9:30 AM Meet at Pavilion 1 for shuttle to trailhead for Hill-Hamilton Preserve exploration, continuing from there to Indian Rock House. Consider water shoes for creek crossing. Lead: Ross Noland
- Lunch on your own, on trail or back at camp.
- 1:00 PM Angela Boyers, Buffalo National River Superintendent, speaks to membership. Pavilion 1.
- 2:30-3:00ish PM Membership Meeting begins – Pavilion 1 Election of new officers. Brian updates membership on issues and accomplishments over the past year.
- Lowell Collins gives an update on Youth Grants.
- Loring Bullard gives a short talk on low head dams.
- 5:30ish Pot Luck – Pavilion 1 OS Sugar Creek to provide plates, dinnerware, and serving utensils.
- 7:00ish Musical entertainment – Dave Smith
Sunday, November 15th
11:00 AM – Hike from BRT Spring Creek Road to Spring Creek, return. 4 miles. Lead: Luke Parsch
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Buffalo Point Campground
Hwy 268 E.
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sat21nov9:00 PM12:00 PMPulaski Chapter: Ouachita Trail Hike #2 (Iron Bridge to Lake Vista)
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Matthew Friant, Interpreter with Pinnacle Mountain State Park with lead this easy to moderate hike from the iron bridge on Highway 300 to Lake Vista on Lake Maumelle with birding
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Matthew Friant, Interpreter with Pinnacle Mountain State Park with lead this easy to moderate hike from the iron bridge on Highway 300 to Lake Vista on Lake Maumelle with birding opportunities, plant identification and lake views.
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Meet -up Location: Natural Steps Sports Complex (Soccer fields on Highway 300) 11101 AR-300, Roland
Bring: Water, snacks extra layers/rain gear if appropriate, trash bag
No toilets available, but visitor center is 1 mile south of starting point
Organizer: Mary Heller macheller60@icloud.com
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December
tue01dec7:00 PM9:00 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in
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See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building. The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.
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Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
sat19dec3:30 PM6:30 PMWinter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou Mounds Archaeological State Park
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Date of Outing 12/19/2026 Begin Time 03:30 pm End Time 06:30 pm
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sat19dec3:30 PM6:30 PMWinter Solstice Celebration - Plum Bayou Mounds
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Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou State Park. A park interpreter will lead a 3/4 mile flat walk through the ancient 1,000-year-old ceremonial site to discuss the prehistoric Plum Bayou
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Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou State Park. A park interpreter will lead a 3/4 mile flat walk through the ancient 1,000-year-old ceremonial site to discuss the prehistoric Plum Bayou builders and their earthen calendar. The tour finishes on the mounds to observe the solar alignment and watch the winter sunset over Mound S. After sunset, we will gather around the campfire to enjoy hot cocoa, apple cider, s’mores, and traditional story telling. Costs $5 adults, $4 children. Bring camp chairs. Toilets on site.
If you are interested in carpooling, meet at 2:45pm at Clinton School of Public Service parking lot.
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Plum Bayou Mounds State Park
490 Toltec Mounds Road
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Latest News
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OS Youth Grants Awarded Across All Regions
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By Dana Steward, Youth Grants Committee The Ozark Society Youth Grant Committee has announced its grant awards for this year. Nine school and non-profits agencies have received $11,700 in grants ranging from $370 to $2,500. Students[...]
The Latest Sassafras Hiking Award Recipient
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