Nature Journal
Spring 2023 – Nature Journal
GROW WILD combines nature exploration with supplementary lessons in science, math, language arts, and social studies.
March 27, 2023
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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Ranger Ramblings
March 2023 – Ranger Ramblings
Often wheel-like or cylindrical “snowballs” are formed naturally as chunks of snow roll down hill picking up further snow along the way.
March 7, 2023
AVAS Bird Watch
February 25, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk
The February 25, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk had 17 participants. A total of 21 bird species were seen and/or heard. The rarest bird seen was a Black-crowned Night-Heron, and it was spotted from the River Campus Deck area.
March 2, 2023
Ranger Ramblings
February 2023 – Ranger Ramblings
It sometimes takes awhile for students to realize the human impacts on the river, such as personal use and growing crops.
February 3, 2023
AVAS Bird Watch
January 28, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk
The January 28, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk drew 7 participants, and a total of 15 bird species were seen.
January 29, 2023
Ranger Ramblings
January 2023 – Ranger Ramblings
After two days of single digit and sub-zero temperatures, a dedicated group of birding enthusiasts got outside on December 24th.
January 13, 2023
AVAS Bird Watch
December 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk
The December 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk provided folks with the chance to spend time outdoors with their family and friends before the Christmas holiday. Despite freezing temperatures 9 participants met up for the walk, and their fortitude was rewarded!
December 28, 2022
AVAS Bird Watch
November 26, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk
During the November 26, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 24 birds were seen and/or heard, and 18 participants attended.
December 6, 2022
AVAS Bird Watch
October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk
During the October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 18 birds were seen and/or heard, and 15 participants attended. Clif Smith lead this beautiful fall morning walk.
October 24, 2022
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