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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
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 03, 2025, 9:50 AM – 1:00 PMONSC 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.
May 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMONSC @ 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!
May 17, 2025, 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 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 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 08, 2025, 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!
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
- Jun 30, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jul 03, 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
Jul 05, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AMONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USAThe Ozarks have a rock-solid history, and we’re here to dig into it! Hike to Bear Hollow Creek and explore the creek bed in search of fossils, learn about the ancient past of the land, and even make your own natural paint from the minerals around us! A hands-on adventure for all ages!
Jul 07, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jul 08, 2025, 6:00 PMONSC - Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA🌟 Calling all first-time campers! Fledgling Camp is the perfect intro to overnight adventures! Kids will explore nature on hikes, enjoy campfire fun, try hands-on science, play games, and make new friends—all in a safe, exciting environment. 🌌🔥🌿- Jul 07, 2025, 7:30 AM – Jul 10, 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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