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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

  • ONSC New Volunteer Orientation
    ONSC New Volunteer Orientation
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 03, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    ONSC @ Kessler Mt., 1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
    Our volunteers assist with outreach, admin projects, trail and grounds maintenance, education, and much more. Join us to learn about all the ways to volunteer with ONSC! Sign up here for a New Volunteer Orientation!
  • April 2025 Ozark Exploration: Wandering Through Wildflowers
    April 2025 Ozark Exploration: Wandering Through Wildflowers
    Apr 05, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    Spring is in full bloom, and the Ozarks are bursting with color! 🌼 Join us for a scenic hike to discover and identify the season’s most beautiful wildflowers while learning about their role in the ecosystem. From delicate trilliums to vibrant phlox, you never know what floral treasures you’ll find!
  • Spring Lake Fayetteville Litter Cleanup
    Spring Lake Fayetteville Litter Cleanup
    Apr 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Springdale, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Help us keep Lake Fayetteville beautiful and clean by joining us on Sat April 12th from 9am-12pm for a land-based litter cleanup day!
  • April 2025 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Earth Day Ephemerals (Wildflower Walk)
    April 2025 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Earth Day Ephemerals (Wildflower Walk)
    Apr 19, 2025, 7:40 AM – 10:00 AM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    April 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 2025 Ozark Exploration: Mushroom Meanderings
    May 2025 Ozark Exploration: Mushroom Meanderings
    May 03, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring May Mushrooms, and we’re hitting the trails to find them! 🌸 Stroll 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!
  • From Forest to Table: Spring Foraging Basics
    From Forest to Table: Spring Foraging Basics
    May 03, 2025, 9:50 AM – 1:00 PM
    ONSC Mount Kessler, 1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
    🍄Join foraging instructor Tim Hammer & Ozark Natural Science Center for a guided hike focusing on the basics of foraging in the Ozarks.
  • World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Birding Hike
    World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Birding Hike
    May 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    🐦 Celebrate the Wonders of Spring Migration! Join Ozark Natural Science Center staff and guest birders Kenny Younger and Jen Mortenson on Saturday, May 10th, for a special guided birding hike at our ONSC Lake Fayetteville campus in honor of World Migratory Bird Day!
  • 2025 Call of the Wild
    2025 Call of the Wild
    May 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    A Spring celebration benefiting Ozark Natural Science Center! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, food, drinks, and adventure at Lake Fayetteville!
  • 2025 OLLI Overnight Camp for Adults at ONSC's Main Campus
    2025 OLLI Overnight Camp for Adults at ONSC's Main Campus
    May 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Huntsville, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    🌿✨ Ready for an adventure just for grown-ups? Join us at ONSC for an immersive adult field trip! Hike scenic trails, explore hands-on nature classes, enjoy campfire fun, and relax in cozy lodges. Come for the discovery, stay for the rejuvenation! 🌲🔥
  • Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 2-5, 2025
    Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 2-5, 2025
    Jun 02, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 05, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Dive into an unforgettable summer of nature, science, and adventure with ONSC Day Camps at Lake Fayetteville! Each week has a different focus, but each week will be equally fun! Join us this summer! Open to Ages 7-14
  • June 2025 Ozark Exploration: Birding Around the Bends
    June 2025 Ozark Exploration: Birding Around the Bends
    Jun 07, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    The summer migrants have arrived, filling the trees with chirps, whistles, and songs! Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours) and join us for a birdwatching adventure along the Boti Trail!
  • 2025 Summer Fun with Fungi
    2025 Summer Fun with Fungi
    Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 08, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Calling 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!
  • Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 9-12
    Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 9-12
    Jun 09, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    🌞 Ready for a summer of adventure? Join us at ONSC’s 4-Day, 3-Night Camp for ages 8-16! Explore nature by day and night, enjoy splashy water games, get creative with eco-art, and dive into hands-on science fun! 🌿✨
  • Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 9-12
    Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 9-12
    Jun 09, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Dive into an unforgettable summer of nature, science, and adventure with ONSC Day Camps at Lake Fayetteville! Each week has a different focus, but each week will be equally fun! Join us this summer! Open to Ages 7-14
  • Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 16-19
    Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 16-19
    Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 19, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    🌞 Ready for a summer of adventure? Join us at ONSC’s 4-Day, 3-Night Camp for ages 8-16! Explore nature by day and night, enjoy splashy water games, get creative with eco-art, and dive into hands-on science fun! 🌿✨
  • Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 16-19
    Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 16-19
    Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 19, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Dive into an unforgettable summer of nature, science, and adventure with ONSC Day Camps at Lake Fayetteville! Each week has a different focus, but each week will be equally fun! Join us this summer! Open to Ages 7-14
  • June 2025 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Watershed Wanderings
    June 2025 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Watershed Wanderings
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    June Theme: Watershed Wanderings Dive into the wonders of water on this guided hike to Lake Fayetteville’s small creek and ravines. Learn about urban watershed challenges, water quality, and discover creek critters with hands-on activities. A perfect adventure for families & nature lovers. 🥾
  • Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 23-26
    Summer Overnight Camp at ONSC Main Campus, June 23-26
    Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
    🌞 Ready for a summer of adventure? Join us at ONSC’s 4-Day, 3-Night Camp for ages 8-16! Explore nature by day and night, enjoy splashy water games, get creative with eco-art, and dive into hands-on science fun! 🌿✨
  • Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 23-26
    Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 23-26
    Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Dive into an unforgettable summer of nature, science, and adventure with ONSC Day Camps at Lake Fayetteville! Each week has a different focus, but each week will be equally fun! Join us this summer! Open to Ages 7-14
  • Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 30-July 3
    Summer Day Camp at ONSC Lake Fayetteville - June 30-July 3
    Jun 30, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jul 03, 2025, 6:00 PM
    ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
    Dive into an unforgettable summer of nature, science, and adventure with ONSC Day Camps at Lake Fayetteville! Each week has a different focus, but each week will be equally fun! Join us this summer! Open to Ages 7-14

Ozark Natural Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential field science education center located in Northwest Arkansas

EIN # 71-0705259

CONTACT US

479-202-8340

info@onsc.us

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