NWDC News

The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center publishes a variety of news relating to organizational and public events.

We categorize our news into Staff Appointments (periodic), Ranger Ramblings (monthly), Nature Journal (quarterly), Arkansas Valley Audubon Society (AVAS) Bird Walk Reports  (monthly), and Other News (periodic).

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OEP Summer 2024 Nature Journal
Nature Journal

Summer 2024 – Nature Journal

Throughout the year, our young adventurers developed a wide array of outdoor skills and knowledge like conducting nature-related experiments.

Barn Swallow
AVAS Bird Watch

June 8, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk

On the lovely morning of June 8, 2024, participants chose to do a Big Sit and let the birds come to us. A total of 16 species obliged.

May 2024 Ranger Ramblings
Ranger Ramblings

June 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

After we fed and monitored the little owlets for a few days, we moved them out to their new and temporary home.

Bullock's Oriole
AVAS Bird Watch

May 25, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk

On the lovely, warm, birdy morning of May 25, 2024, twenty participants observed a total of 20 different bird species.

May 2024 Ranger Ramblings
Ranger Ramblings

May 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

We participated in a silent hike, an egg dissection, and an egg experiment (pictured above), which was my favorite activity of the day.

Programs Featured Image
Ranger Ramblings

April 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

Many children enjoy our camps so much that they return year after year, but it’s equally awesome having new campers join in the fun.

European Starling
AVAS Bird Watch

March 23, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk

On the morning of March 23, 2024, twenty-four bird walk participants saw or heard a total of 22 different bird species.

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