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April 2020

CANCELLED – Pulaski Chapter Meeting

April 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

2nd Presbyterian Church Little Rock 600 Pleasant Valley
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72227 United States

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Cancelled due to COVID-19. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month except July at 7pm. Most meetings are in Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR. For September and December we usually have a potluck dinner. September we go to the Pinnacle Mt. State Park pavilion and in December we usually meet at a member's home. Please join us.

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CANCELLED – Day Hike – Little Missouri Trail – Little Mo Falls – Albert Pike – mod. – 5 miles

April 11

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Cancelled due to COVID-19. Hope to reschedule later. The Little Missouri Trail runs along the river of the same name from Little Mo Falls thru the Winding Stair. We are going to hike about 5 miles from the falls downstream to near Albert Pike Rec. area. The hike should have some great scenery and maybe some early wildflowers. Bring boots and a lunch. Meet at Chic-Fil-A near Bass Pro at 7:30 or at the falls at 9:30.

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CANCELLED – Buffalo River Chapter Hike – Cecil Cove

April 12 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Cancelled due to COVID-19. Hope to reschedule later. Meet at the intersection of Highway 206 and Highway 7, south of Harrison, AR at 9:00 am at the White Oak station. From there we will shuttle to the Cecil Cove trailhead. This 6-mile hike is rated moderate and may have wet crossings, but they are worth it! We will see waterfalls and unique geology; a great hike! Contact Farrel Couch for more information and to sign up. 15-person limit. Must sign waiver.

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CANCELLED – Buffalo River Chapter Meeting, Potluck, and Float

April 19 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Laura Timby’s home 50 Frost Street
Gilbert, AR 72636 United States

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Cancelled due to COVID-19. Hope to reschedule later. Meet at Laura Timby's place (50 Frost Street, Gilbert, AR) to discuss over lunch the upcoming Ozark Society Spring Meeting that our chapter is hosting. Following that we will float the Buffalo from the bridge to Gilbert, weather and water permitting. Contact Laura Timby (laurab2053@gmail.com) for more information.

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CANCELLED – Little Sugar Creek Cleanup

April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wishng Springs Gallery McNelly Road
Bentonville, AR 72712 United States

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Cancelled due to COVID-19. Hope to reschedule later. Celebrate Earth Day with OSSC and Friends of Little Sugar Creek for the Razorback Greenway Cleanup. We will meet at Wishing Springs Gallery on Mc Nelly Road. BYO pizza at Gusano's when we are finished.

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Latest News

The Schoolcraft Chapter is Reviving!

2020-01-21T18:03:16-06:00By Carolyn Shearman|News & Updates|

We are pleased to announce that the Schoolcraft Chapter in the Springfield Missouri area is renewing its mission and will be meeting soon. Here is an article by Andy Ostmeyer from the Joplin Globe on the details: Andy Ostmeyer: Battles [...]

Our Message About COVID-19

2020-03-16T16:01:09-05:00By Carolyn Shearman|News & Updates|

From President David Peterson: The Ozark Society wants everyone to stay strong and healthy and we recommend people follow all State and Federal guidelines for limiting contact at this time. Most of our group activities are being postponed for now [...]

Tom McClure Promotes Wilderness Ethics at the Fall Meeting

2020-01-21T18:03:56-06:00By David Peterson|News & Updates, Winter 2019|

Tom McClure gave a rousing keynote address on the value of wilderness at the fall meeting of the Ozark Society at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Tom, a native of Gurdon who now lives in Rogers, has been involved in [...]