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.

This 457-acre natural area is a partnership project of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas. It is part of a larger conservation corridor made up of nearby Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, the Maumelle River Wildlife Management Area and preserves of The Nature Conservancy.

Highlands Chapter Dayhike:  Sam’s Throne
Day, Date:  Saturday, February 7, 2026
Name of Hike:  Sam’s Throne
Location:  Ozark National Forest, off of the scenic, twisty highway 123 outside of Mt. Judea AR
Type of Hike:  Day hike, on an old road and social trails under the bluffs
Hiking Distance:  About 4 miles
Elevation gain/loss:  About 550 feet of gain
Rating:  Moderate
Features:  Sam;s Throne is an area developed by climbers, there are lovely bluffs to explore and from Sam’s Throne itself are great vistas of the area.
Hike Leaders:  Robert Medley and Judi Nail
Telephone and Email:  Robert 417-274-7249 or rww22@centurytel.net   Judi  870-421-6824  or  jnail1113@gmail.com
Meeting Place and Time:  Saturday, February 7, 2026

• Meet at Root School on 1529 E Mission Blvd in Fayetteville for carpooling
  for an 8:00 a.m. departure; or,
• Meet at 8:40 a.m. for a quick-stop at the gas station/store in Marble
  AR; or,
• Meet at the trailhead parking area at Sam’s Throne at 10:30 a.m.
  Driving Distance:  One-way driving distance from the Fayetteville carpool to the trailhead at Sam’s Throne is 93 miles via AR Hwy 45/US Hwy 412/AR Hwys 21-74-123.
• For Google Map to Sam’s Throne trailhead see:  Sam’s Throne Campground – 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.

http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet

Judi Nail

Outings CoChair

870 421 6824

jnail1113@gmail.com

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.

Highlands Chapter February Meeting:

“Ticks on the Trails:  Keeping Safe from Ticks while Outdoors in Arkansas “

Our speaker will be Dr. Emily McDermott, Assistant Professor of Medical and Veterinary Entomology at University of Arkansas.  Dr. McDermott plans to cover ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal, the diseases most common to people in Arkansas.  She will also talk a little about Lyme disease, since it’s the one people tend to hear the most about, and there are a lot of misconceptions about it, yet it’s not very common in Arkansas.

Meeting details:

WHEN:   Thursday, February 12,  2026

• 6:30 pm – Social Time
• 7:00  pm – Short meeting, Discussion & Program

WHERE:  First United Presbyterian Church

• Upper Witherspoon Hall
• 695 E. Calvin Street
• Fayetteville AR 72701
• For Google Map to meeting click on “Location” below.

SPEAKER:  Dr. Emily McDermott, PhD

• Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas
• Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

TOPIC:  Ticks on the Trails:  Keeping Safe from Ticks while Outdoors in Arkansas

Arrive anytime between 6:30 and 7:00pm.  Contact me if you have questions.

Peggy Bulla, OSHC Vice-Chair

(479) 586-2493

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

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.

10th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit

When: Friday, February 20 from 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Worsham Hall at the Student Life & Technology Center, Hendrix College (1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032)

The Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit is a one-day event designed to bring together activists, regulators, elected officials, students, academics, experts, and others to discuss our state’s most pressing environmental issues.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
This year’s keynote speakers will present on the role of social scientists in conservation, environmental protection, and sustainability.

This presentation will feature:

• Dr. Carmen Merrick, Hendrix College
• Dr. Jennifer Penner, Hendrix College

The event will feature breakout sessions on:

• Electric Transmission 101
• Status of Wind Energy Policy in Arkansas
• SWEPCO’s Latest Moves and What They Mean for Arkansas
• “Big Ideas” for Arkansas’s Environment

Things to Know:

• Registration ($20 adults, $10 students) includes lunch provided through the Hendrix College Dining Hall, which provides a diverse array of food choices. Please note in your registration any dietary requirements that should be passed along. Dining Services will do their best to accommodate all attendees.
• Parking will be available on campus for all attendees but may require walking. See here for a Hendrix campus map. Worsham Hall is located in the Student Life & Technology Center (SLTC).
• Please note in your registration any mobility needs related to parking. Staff will reach out to you ahead of the Summit.
• Questions? Please email uta.meyer@audubon.org

Sponsors: Arkansas Climate League, Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Arkansas Chapters, Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Arkansas Natural Sky Association, Arkansas Sierra Club, Audubon Delta, Southern Renewable Energy Association, and Zero Hour.

The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be hosting for the public a Star Party at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 6:30-10:00 PM 

There will be a presentation at the Park Lodge, at 6:00 PM about the Celestial objects that can be observed during the Star Party.

If the weather forecast calls for cloudy skies on the 21st, the Star Party will be held on Friday February 20th.

The telescopes will be at the southeast corner of the lake, indicated by the arrow labeled Observing Location on the attached map of Lake Sylvia

Lake Sylvia has darker skies than our River Ridge Observatory (RRO).

This map also indicates where you can park to attend the Star Party.

Phone: 501-681-5403

email this club

https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs/caas/home/

CAAS is one of the Mid-South’s outstanding Astronomy Societies. This reflects the diverse spectrum of its membership, from casual sky watchers to amateur and even professional astronomers powering its member and outreach activities.  If you live in central Arkansas, you should join us, either as a guest at a public event, or as a member.  Monthly club meetings are open to the public and held at the Society’s oberving site, while public star parties and presentations are sponsored in various locals during the year. Membership is open to the public at any level of interest or experience and membership offers the opportunity to participate in sustaining the Society’s activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop

with Hollie Sanders Whiteseven, Conservation & Outdoor Educator

With 17 years of experience, Hollie Sanders Whiteseven honed the art of Dutch oven cooking through mentorship and hands-on instruction, helping people connect more deeply with the outdoors through food.

Find your outside through Dutch oven cooking!

Sunday, March 15 | 1:30–5:00 PM

Participants will learn the basics of outdoor Dutch oven cooking, including essential gear, safety tips, and simple, delicious recipes. The workshop also includes a brief look at the history of Dutch ovens and their continued role in meaningful outdoor experiences. Come hungry! The class will be geared towards adults and children 10 years and up.  They will need to be included in the registrant count.

Menu

Mushroom and Veggie Pot Pie

Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

Salad

Apple Oatmeal Bake

REGISTRATION

Adults and children over the age of 10

Cost: $15 PP ( this will cover the cost of groceries)

To register send an email to Mary Heller:  macheller60@icloud.com  and to Hollie:  hlisk007@aol.com

Payment

Location

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center, West Little Rock

Meet at the pavilion across from the Ferncliff Nature Preschool.

Directions

Enter 27411 Kanis Road into your GPS. Use the Kanis Road entrance and follow signs to the preschool; the pavilion is located across from it.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.