Upcoming Events: Environmental Workshops & More
ANHC’s staff is active in the
Arkansas conservation community. As part of our mission to increase the ecoliteracy of Arkansans, we participate in a variety of events, programs, and professional meetings. Our state-wide outreach programming includes workshops, hands-on presentations and fieldtrips for students, teachers, scout groups, libraries, and conservation organizations. Our Calendar of Events features educational presentations such as teacher workshops, commission meetings, environmental education programs, conferences, and special events from ANHC and our partners.
2/7/2012
10:00 a.m.
Little Rock, AR
ANHC will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Tower Building conference room at 323 Center Street in Little Rock, AR. Other details TBA.
Invasive Species Technical Support Meeting
2/9/2012
10:00 a.m.
Little Rock, AR
There will be an Invasive Species Technical Support Meeting with the Arkansas State Plant Board on Thursday February 9th at 10:00 am in the first floor conference room of the Tower Building. Topics covered will include effective chemicals for specific invasive plant species and sensitive ecosystems, spray equipment, personal protective equipment, and more.
Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Please contact Patrick Solomon at 501.324.9581 or patrick@arkansasheritage.org to reserve a seat.
Prescribed Burn Workshop for Private Landowners
2/11/2012
The Arkansas Prescribed Fire Council will be conducting a prescribed
burning workshop for woodland owners beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 11. The workshop will be held at the University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture Livestock and Poultry Experiment Station near
Batesville. Learn more and register here.
Great Backyard Bird Count
2/17/2012
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. Visit this website to learn more about the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Feel like venturing out of your backyard for the count? There are 70 natural areas across the state. Find one near you.
Arkansas Native Plant Society Cove Creek NA Field Trip
3/31/2012
Suffering severe, winter-induced cabin fever? Then join Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission botanist Brent Baker March 31, 2012, 9:30 a.m., for a refreshing early spring plant walk along the newly established trails at Cove Creek Natural Area in northwestern Faulkner County.
Field trips of the Arkansas Native Plant Society are for members. For questions, directions, reservations, or more information about this trip, please contact Baker at 479.970.9143 or brent@arkansasheritage.org. To become a member of the Arkansas Native Plant Society, visit their website.
National Park Service - Free Entrance Days
4/21/2012
Celebrate National Park Week with free entrance to more
than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Learn more here.
Arkansas Native Plant Society Spring 2012 Meeting
5/4/2012
The Arkansas Native Plant Society will hold it's 2012 Spring Meeting on Crowley's Ridge in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Presentations will cover the flora and geology of Crowley's Ridge and how plants defend themselves against herbivorous insects. A variety of field trips will allow ANPS members to investigate the flora of this unique natural division first hand. For more information about membership and the spring meeting, visit the ANPS website.
National Park Service - Free Entrance Day
6/9/2012
Celebrate Get Outdoors Day with free entrance to more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Learn more here.
National Park Service - Free Entrance Day
9/29/2012
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with free entrance to more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Learn more here.
National Park Service - Free Entrance Day
11/10/2012
Celebrate Veteran's Day weekend with free entrance to more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Learn more here.