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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Pied-billed Grebe
AVAS Bird Watch

September 23, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On September 23, 2023, 18 participants saw 22 bird species and one frog in the river. We had great weather – 60 to 70 degrees mostly sunny.

Sept 19 2023 Raptor Release
Nature Journal

Fall 2023 – Nature Journal

Our Vulture Day celebration on Saturday, September 2nd was a huge success with interactive exhibits for everyone to enjoy!

Oprey with Prey
AVAS Bird Watch

September 9, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On September 9, 2023, 11 people participated in the bird walk on a lovely morning at the NWDC-River Campus.

September 2023 Ranger Ramblings
Ranger Ramblings

September 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

August 21-24 marked the return of the Outdoor Explorations Program to the NWDC River Campus for the 2023-2024 school year.

NWDC Mountain Campus aerial shot
Other News

NWDC Hosting Community Listening Sessions

The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center (NWDC) is hosting three (3) “Dessert & Dialogue” community listening sessions this September 2023 as part of its strategic planning process.

Muscovy Duck
AVAS Bird Watch

August 26, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On August 26, 2023, 12 people participated in the bird walk at the NWDC-River Campus on an overcast, humid day.

Green Heron
AVAS Bird Watch

August 12, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On August 12, 2023, 10 participants enjoyed a walk in relatively cool conditions at the River Campus.

Ranger Ramblings August 2023
Ranger Ramblings

August 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

“Christian has learned and grown from his experiences and has a greater appreciation of nature and the world around him.” — Grandma Pamela

Mourning Dove
AVAS Bird Watch

July 22, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk

The July 22, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk had 18 participants. A total of 26 bird species were seen and/or heard.

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