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EVENTS
We can't wait to see you at an ONSC program or event. Please note that some events are hosted on ONSC's main campus, and others are located at ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville or ONSC @ Kessler Mountain.
Feb 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PMKessler Mountain Nature Center & Outdoor, 1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA🌍Join geologists Chris Moyer & Mac McGilvery for a guided hike of the Rock City and Fayetteville Traverse trails at Kessler Mountain! 🏞️ Discover Fayetteville’s ancient geologic history, stunning outcrops, and local wildlife. 🌿 Don’t miss this exclusive adventure! 🌟
Feb 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMONSC at Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USADo you want to volunteer for ONSC on a special administrative project? ONSC has provided amazing educational experiences for students, campers, and adults (including staff) for over 30 years, which means many alumni! We need help compiling (and updating) alumni contact information.
Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – Feb 22, 2026, 1:00 PMOzark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA"Cryptogam" means “hidden seed,” covering Protista, Plantae, and Fungi! 🌱 Join guest expert Kerri McCabe to explore cryptogams using stereoscopes and microscopes. 🔬
Feb 21, 2026, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAFebruary Theme: Winter’s Waning ❄️Embrace the magic of late winter on this guided hike led by ONSC Teacher Naturalists! Discover which critters are still hibernating, who’s beginning to stir, and the signs of winter migrants.
Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAReady to volunteer for ONSC? Join us for trail & rain garden maintenance, invasive species removal, and general preparing for the spring season at our ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville location!
Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMOzark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAJoin us from 9-12 and/or 1-4pm for our pre-spring season clean-up of our main campus and trails.
Mar 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMOzark Natural Science Center at Lake Fay, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USACome join us as we celebrate the writings of renowned conservationist Arlo Leopold Activities for the all ages!
Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMOzark Natural Science Center @ Kessler, 1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville, AR 72701Join us from 9-12 and/or 1-4pm for our pre-spring season clean-up of our campus and trails. We can't wait to see you!
Mar 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMOzark Natural Science Center Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA✨Discover the Hidden Magic of Tea Kettle Falls!✨ 🥾Ready for an adventure? Join us for a thrilling off-trail hike to the stunning 46-foot waterfall. Explore rugged terrain, wild beauty, and hidden Ozark gems.
Mar 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – Mar 26, 2026, 6:30 PMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USASpend your Spring Break at ONSC! Join us at ONSC in Northwest Arkansas for a 4-day, 3-night spring break camp, full of nature and science exploration. Ages 8-16
Mar 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USACampers will explore the ecology and history of Lake Fayetteville while learning how people have shaped—and can protect—this important local environment. A hands-on Spring Break camp focused on conservation, community, and discovery! Ages 7-14
Apr 04, 2026, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAStroll along through multiple forest types, as we explore the fabulous world of fungi. Learn how decomposers contribute to the forest ecosystem and add a splash of beauty to the forest!
Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PMOzark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USATake time to slow down, reconnect, and nourish your mind, body, and spirit through food and community in nature.
Apr 18, 2026, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAApril Theme: Earth Day Ephemerals 🌸 Wildflower Hike! Celebrate the season with a guided hike searching for blooming wildflowers! Learn to identify these fleeting beauties & discover their role in the ecosystem. A perfect, family-friendly spring adventure! 🌎🥾
May 02, 2026, 8:40 AM – 12:00 PMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA🌸 Wildflower Hike! Celebrate the season with a guided hike searching for blooming wildflowers! Learn to identify these fleeting beauties & discover their role in the ecosystem. A perfect, family-friendly spring adventure! 🌎🥾
May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 03, 2026, 5:00 PMLake Fayetteville--Sat. & Kessler Mt.--SunCalling all mushroom enthusiasts, nature lovers, & the fungi-curious! Ever wondered which mushrooms in Arkansas are delicious, which are dangerous, and how to tell the difference? Join ONSC and The Pack Rat Outdoor Center for an immersive mushroom workshop led by Field Mycologist Jay Justice!
May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAA Spring celebration benefiting Ozark Natural Science Center! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, food, drinks, and adventure at Lake Fayetteville!
May 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – May 25, 2026, 6:00 PMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAKick off summer with a 3-day, 2-night overnight camp at ONSC’s Main Campus! Campers will enjoy guided hikes, hands-on science, water games, eco-art, and nighttime adventures in a shorter overnight experience for ages 8–16. 🌿✨
May 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – May 25, 2026, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAThis 3-day camp explores how solar systems work and why Earth is perfectly positioned for life. Campers will discover astronomy, lunar cycles, geology, and the greenhouse effect through hands-on science and fun activities. Open to ages 7-14.
Jun 01, 2026, 7:30 AM – Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USASpend 4 days and 3 nights at ONSC’s Main Campus exploring nature, trying hands-on science, enjoying water games, and experiencing the thrill of day and night adventures. Perfect for campers ages 8–16 looking for an unforgettable summer experience! 🌿✨
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