Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
January
wed28jan3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
January 28, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
February
Event Details
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in
Event Details
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building. The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.
Time
February 3, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
wed04feb1:00 PMwed2:30 PMHike on River Mountain Bike Trails1:00 PM - 2:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Day, Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026; 1:00 pm Name of Hike: River Mountain Bike Trails. We will be hiking the Main Current Trail Location: Meet at
Event Details
Day, Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026; 1:00 pm
Name of Hike: River Mountain Bike Trails. We will be hiking the Main Current Trail
Location: Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of River Mountain Road – to the left soon after crossing the RR tracks
Type of Hike: Dirt/gravel multi-use single track, wooded trail. There are some flat rocks and a tight banking downhill section with some loose gravel at the end of the hike. Poles are helpful here;
Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles.
Elevation Difference: 389’ elevation gain, but mostly with flowy up and downs
Rating: Easy to moderate (primarily because of the banked downhill section at the end)
Features:
Hike Leader: Mary Heller
Telephone & Email: 501-247-5130; macheller60@icloud.com
Meeting Place and Time: 1:00 p.m. Parking lot is to the left of River Mountain Road (off Cantrell Road near I-430 junction in Little Rock) just past the RR tracks and before you get to Maumelle River
Comment 1: Bring water, snack, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles are helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
Comment 2: Toilets available near the trailhead, but not once on the trail
Comment 3: we will warm up after our hike with coffee/tea and/or snack at Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee and Tea 10700 N Rodney Parham Rd A2, Little Rock, AR 72212 (in the shopping Center where Chili’s used to be)
Time
February 4, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
wed04feb3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
February 4, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
sat07feb10:00 AMsat1:00 PMBlue Mountain Hikes10:00 AM - 1:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
Join the Sierra Club and Ozark Society for a group hike. Feb 7 – 10 am Blue Mountain Hikes: Luna Moth Trail is 3.2 miles; Tarantula Loop Trail is
Event Details
On Hwy 10 west of Little Rock, from the intersection of Hwy 10 and Chenal Parkway, drive west on Hwy 10 for five miles. Just past Harper Construction, after the road makes a big right turn, look for the gravel parking area on the right with a gate. If you reach Lake Maumelle, you’ve gone too far.
This 457-acre natural area is a partnership project of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas. It is part of a larger conservation corridor made up of nearby Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, the Maumelle River Wildlife Management Area and preserves of The Nature Conservancy.
Time
February 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
wed11feb3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
February 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
thu12feb1:00 PMthu3:30 PMOuachita Trail Hike1:00 PM - 3:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Day, Date: Thursday, February 12 Name of Hike: Ouachita Trail from the Riverview Center (the old Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center) Location: 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road
Event Details
Day, Date: Thursday, February 12
Name of Hike: Ouachita Trail from the Riverview Center (the old Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center)
Location: 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road (old Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center)
Type of Hike: Out and back
Hiking Distance: 4.2 miles.
Elevation Difference:
Rating: Moderate
Features: The terrain is moderately strenuous and does include some steps slopes near the trailhead. Trail is rocky, wear appropriate footwear
Hike Leader: Matthew Friant, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Interpreter
Telephone & Email: Ozark Society Contact: Mary Heller 501-247-5130
Meeting Place and Time: 1:00 at the Riverview Center (Old Visitor Center (see above)
Comment 1: Bring water, snack, rain gear, gloves, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not. .
Comment 2: Toilets are available at the start and end of the trail.
Comment 3: This is “part one” of section hiking the Ouachita Trail. We are attempting to break the first section into smaller distances (total 11 miles) and there will be 2 more hikes to finish section 1 as listed in Tim Ernst’s book (if starting in reverse order)
Time
February 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
mon16feb9:00 AMmon12:00 AMHike in Allsopp Park9:00 AM - 12:00 AM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Day, Date: Monday, February 16 at 9:00 AM Name of Hike: Allsopp Park Location: Allsopp Park – 3700 Cedar Hill Road. Near the intersection of Cantrell
Event Details
Day, Date: Monday, February 16 at 9:00 AM
Name of Hike: Allsopp Park
Location: Allsopp Park – 3700 Cedar Hill Road. Near the intersection of Cantrell and Cedar Hill. Meet at the parking lot near the tennis courts.
Type of Hike: Explore this 3.8-mile loop trail near Little Rock, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles.
Rating: Easy to moderate. A hiking pole would be helpful for roots and holes.
Hike Leader: Tommie Kelly
Email: gogolibrary@yahoo.com
Meeting Place and Time: Allsopp Park – 3700 Cedar Hill Road. Near the intersection of Cantrell and Cedar Hill. Meet at the parking lot near the tennis courts
Comment 1: Bring water, snack, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles are helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
Comment 2: Toilets available near the trailhead, but not once on the trail
Comment 3: Please join us afterwards for brunch at Tommie’s home which is within walking distance from the park.
Time
February 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City,
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112
Time
February 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
wed18feb3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
February 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
fri20feb9:00 AMfri3:00 PMArkansas Environmental Policy Summit9:00 AM - 3:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
10th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit When: Friday, February 20 from 9:00am-3:00pm Where: Worsham Hall at the Student Life & Technology Center, Hendrix College (1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032) The Arkansas Environmental
Event Details
10th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit
When: Friday, February 20 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Where: Worsham Hall at the Student Life & Technology Center, Hendrix College (1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032)
The Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit is a one-day event designed to bring together activists, regulators, elected officials, students, academics, experts, and others to discuss our state’s most pressing environmental issues.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
This year’s keynote speakers will present on the role of social scientists in conservation, environmental protection, and sustainability.
This presentation will feature:
- Dr. Carmen Merrick, Hendrix College
- Dr. Jennifer Penner, Hendrix College
The event will feature breakout sessions on:
- Electric Transmission 101
- Status of Wind Energy Policy in Arkansas
- SWEPCO’s Latest Moves and What They Mean for Arkansas
- “Big Ideas” for Arkansas’s Environment
Things to Know:
- Registration ($20 adults, $10 students) includes lunch provided through the Hendrix College Dining Hall, which provides a diverse array of food choices. Please note in your registration any dietary requirements that should be passed along. Dining Services will do their best to accommodate all attendees.
- Parking will be available on campus for all attendees but may require walking. See here for a Hendrix campus map. Worsham Hall is located in the Student Life & Technology Center (SLTC).
- Please note in your registration any mobility needs related to parking. Staff will reach out to you ahead of the Summit.
- Questions? Please email uta.meyer@audubon.org
Sponsors: Arkansas Climate League, Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Arkansas Chapters, Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Arkansas Natural Sky Association, Arkansas Sierra Club, Audubon Delta, Southern Renewable Energy Association, and Zero Hour.
Time
February 20, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
wed25feb3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
February 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
thu26feb1:00 PMthu3:00 PMDynamite Trail Hike at Pinnacle Mountain1:00 PM - 3:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Day, Date: Thursday, February 26 Name of Hike: Dynamite Trail Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park; 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road Type of Hike: Loop Hiking Distance:
Event Details
Day, Date: Thursday, February 26
Name of Hike: Dynamite Trail
Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park; 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road
Type of Hike: Loop
Hiking Distance: 4 -4.6 miles. Two hours to complete
Elevation Difference: 330 feet
Rating: Moderate
Features: This is a moderately strenuous, multi-use trail with steep slope switchbacks; however it is less strenuous than Pinnacle Mountain summit trails. It includes great views overlooking the Maumelle and Arkansas Rivers
Hike Leader: Matthew Friant, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Interpreter
Telephone & Email: Ozark Society Contact: Mary Heller: 501-247-5130
Meeting Place and Time: 1:00 p.m. Upper parking lot at the Riverview Center (old Pinnacle Mountain Visitor Center)
Comment 1: Bring water, snack, rain gear, gloves, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
Comment 2: Toilets available at the start and finish of the trail
Time
February 26, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
March
Event Details
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in
Event Details
Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July. Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building. The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.
Time
March 3, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
wed04mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 4, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
wed11mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City,
Event Details
Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing. Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112
Time
March 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
wed18mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
wed25mar3:00 PMwed4:30 PMWild Women Wednesday Hike3:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the
Event Details
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Time
March 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central(GMT-06:00)
Location
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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