Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
March
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City,
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112
Time
March 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
wed18mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Trail Maintenance Outing Name of Outing: Trail Maintenance on the Buffalo River Trail Boxley Valley Day/Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Location: Boxley Trailhead at Buffalo River Trail Mile 0 Working Distance: About
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Trail Maintenance Outing
Name of Outing: Trail Maintenance on the Buffalo River Trail Boxley Valley
Day/Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Location: Boxley Trailhead at Buffalo River Trail Mile 0
Working Distance: About 2 miles
Elevation Gain: Yes
Rating: Moderate
Description: Maintenance will be in the Boxley Valley segment of the BRT. The plan will be to meet at the Boxley trailhead at 10:00 AM and shuttle most people to a drop-off point to work upriver about tw0 (2) miles back to the trail head. The other people will work from Boxley downriver, doing some tread repair and brush removal. We might need to wade Smith Creek right at the trail head so participants should come prepared for that. We will have a very limited
number of loppers available to borrow so best to bring your own.
Maintenance Leader: Michael Reed
Telephone and Email: mereed@runbox.com or 479-212-2570
Meeting Place and Time:
- Meet at 10:00 am at the Boxley Trailhead (Mile 0 of the Buffalo River Trail)
- For Google Map to Trailhead see: Upper Buffalo Wilderness Trailhead – Google Maps
Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
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February
Time
March 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Organizer
wed25mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
April
wed01apr3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
April 1, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
sat04apr9:00 AMsat10:30 AMRocky Valley Trail Hike9:00 AM - 10:30 AM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Name of Outing: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocky Valley Trail with East Quarry spur Day, Date: Saturday, April 4 Beginning and Ending Time: 9:00 – 10:30 Type of Activity: Hike
Event Details
Name of Outing: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocky Valley Trail with East Quarry spur
Day, Date: Saturday, April 4
Beginning and Ending Time: 9:00 – 10:30
Type of Activity: Hike
Location: Meet at the Riverview Center Parking lot (the old Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center)
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road (Old Pinnacle Valley Mountain State Park Visitor Center)
Distance: 3 miles
Elevation Difference: 500 feet
Rating: Moderate
Features: This short but vigorous hike combines two trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: the Rocky Valley and East Quarry Trails.
This is a heavily forested, scenic and hilly walk with a couple of great vistas on the east end. The terrain is mixed with some rocky sections
Leader(s): Linda VanBlaricom
Telephone & Email: lvbuu2@gmail.com
What to Bring: water, bag for trash
Cost: Free
Toilets: None
Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not!
Time
April 4, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
April 7, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
wed08apr3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
April 8, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
wed15apr3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
April 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City,
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112
Time
April 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
wed22apr8:30 AMwed12:30 PMCAW Immersive Forest-to-Faucet Tour8:30 AM - 12:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Name of Outing: Central Arkansas Water’s Immersive Forest-to-Faucet Tour Day, Date: Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) Beginning and Ending Time: 8:30-11:30 (12:30 with lunch); We will end the tour West Rock
Event Details
Name of Outing: Central Arkansas Water’s Immersive Forest-to-Faucet Tour
Day, Date: Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Beginning and Ending Time: 8:30-11:30 (12:30 with lunch); We will end the tour West Rock Marina at 11:30. Please bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a picnic by the lake.
Type of Activity: Education
Location: Lake Maumelle Watershed (Exact location TBD closer to event)
Features: Central Arkansas Water is pleased to welcome members and guests of the Ozark Society for an inside look at how we protect the region’s drinking water. During your visit, you’ll explore CAW’s lake and land management practices, from monitoring forests and waterways to addressing invasive species and using data to guide conservation decisions.
You’ll also get a preview of what’s ahead – plans for future lake and trail improvements and the vision for our new Watershed Office and Laboratory, which will support research as well as community education.
OS Contact Person: Mary Heller
Telephone & Email: macheller60@icloud.com
Meeting Place/Coordinates/Pin: TBD
What to Bring: Waders or waterproof boots with gaiters, if you have them, otherwise, waterproof boots. You can still benefit from the tour if you don’t have waterproof footwear, however; brown bag lunch and water
Cost: Free
After Activity Socializing: Bring a bag lunch and a drink to enjoy by the lake after the tour
Time
April 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
wed22apr3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
April 22, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Date of Outing 04/25/2026 Your Name John Svendsen Your Phone 5019931651 Your
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Time
April 25, 2026 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Date of Outing 04/26/2026 Your Name Mary Heller Your Phone 5012475130
Event Details
Date of Outing 04/26/2026 Your Name Mary Heller Your Phone 5012475130 Your Email mcherepski@comcast.net Name of Outing Pinnacle Mountain State Park Edible & Medicinal Plants Workshop with Hike to follow presentation. Location of Outing Pinnacle Valley State Park Visitor Center Amphitheater Type of Activity Workshop and Hike Distance TBD Features $15 per person; all ages welcome and you don’t have to be an Ozark Society member to participate!
Time
April 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
wed29apr8:00 AMwed6:00 PMHiking Lost Valley and Balanced Rock8:00 AM - 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
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Date of Outing 04/29/2026 Your Name Eric Fraser Your Phone 501-680-2247 Your
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Time
April 29, 2026 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
wed29apr3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
April 29, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
May
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
May 5, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
wed06may3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
May 6, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Date of Outing 05/09/2026 Your Name John Svendsen Your Phone 501-993-1650 Your
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Time
May 9, 2026 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
wed13may3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
May 13, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City,
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112
Time
May 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
wed20may3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
May 20, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
wed27may3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
May 27, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-05:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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