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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
Feb 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMONSC @ Kessler Mountain, 1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USAWe welcome experienced volunteers as well as new volunteers to join us for this exciting training. We’ll review everything you need to know for leading and assisting with Kessler Mountain field trips!
Feb 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 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. 🔬
Mar 01, 2025, 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 15, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAMarch Theme: Signs of Spring 🌿 Spring is Stirring! 🌸🐦 Join us for a guided hike as we explore budding plants, early blooms, and wildlife awakening to warmer days. Plus, uncover a bit of Ides of March history along the way! A perfect adventure for families & nature lovers. 🥾
Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAReady to volunteer for ONSC? Join us for spring cleaning, trail & rain garden maintenance, invasive species removal, and preparing for the spring season at our ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville location! If you're new to volunteering with ONSC, sign up for the optional New Volunteer Orientation from 9-10AM.
Mar 24, 2025, 7:30 AM – Mar 27, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USA🌞 Spring Break Day Camp: Life Around the Lake! 🌿 Campers will explore Lake Fayetteville’s diverse ecosystems, dive into Ozark natural history, and discover local wildlife—all while having a blast! 🐢✨ Join us for a week of adventure, learning, and fun in nature! Ages 7-14
Mar 24, 2025, 7:30 AM – Mar 27, 2025, 6:00 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
Apr 05, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USASpring 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!
Apr 19, 2025, 7:40 AM – 10:00 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 03, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAApril 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!
May 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 31, 2025, 1:00 PMHuntsville, 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! 🌲🔥
Jun 02, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 05, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USADive 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
Jun 07, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAThe 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!
Jun 09, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC 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! 🌿✨- Jun 09, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USADive 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
- Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 19, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC 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! 🌿✨
- Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 19, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USADive 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
Jun 21, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USAJune 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. 🥾- Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC 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! 🌿✨
- Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC @ Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764, USADive 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
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