Category Archives: Community Event
Invasive Removal at Pruitt
Volunteers from Buffalo National River Partners, Arkansas Native Plant Society, Arkansas Audubon, and the Ozark Society gathered at Pruitt near the Buffalo National River to remove the invasive rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, from areas near the native and globally threatened Alabama snow-wreath, Neviusia alabamensis. Continue reading
Audubon Natural History Workshop Weekend
What do birds, insects, trees and flowers have in common? On September 22-23 of 2012, they were each the topic of a workshop sponsored by the Arkansas Audubon Society. Held at the Ferncliff Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center, just west … Continue reading
Champion Trees Exhibit to Tour State
Arkansas Champion Trees Exhibit opens at Terry House on September 16th The tour of Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist’s Journey will open at the Arkansas Arts Center Terry House Community Gallery (411 E 7th and Rock Streets, Little Rock, AR … Continue reading
Waterfowl Share Wetland with Cast-off Junk and Invasive Species
NOV. 22, 2011 | “A tire in the woods,” wetland scientist Kevin Mullenax joked last month, “is an indicator of a wetland.” Mullenax led a tour of the White Oak Bayou management area in Maumelle, Arkansas, for members of the … Continue reading
“Bring Nature Home,” Ecologist Tells Society at Fall Meeting
An evening lecture by the popular ecologist Douglas W. Tallamy was standing room only September 30 at the fall conference of the Arkansas Native Plant Society.
Using dramatic data, stunning photographs, and a carefully pitched blend of humor and motivation, Tallamy told society members they can help restore biodiversity by using native plants in their home gardens. Continue reading
Champion of native plants will speak here on Oct. 1 | TheCabin.net – Conway, Arkansas
Champion of native plants will speak here on Oct. 1 | TheCabin.net – Conway, Arkansas. Check out this article in the Conway paper. If you are a member of one of the sponsoring organizations, your price is only $10. Tickets … Continue reading
Vascular Flora of Arkansas
The Vascular Flora of Arkansas Project is a cooperative effort among botanists, both within and outside of Arkansas. The goal is to produce a comprehensive Flora of the State’s vascular plants. The Flora will include keys to taxa, descriptions, range … Continue reading
Arkansas Earth Day: North Shore Riverwalk, April 23, 2011
April 23rd 2011 (Saturday) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM When you come to Arkansas Earth day at the North Little Rock Riverfront, stop by the ANPS Booth and say Hello or volunteer to help out. This event is free to … Continue reading
