Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
May 2020
Place: Witherspoon Hall, First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville AR Time: 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. program/speaker, 8:00 p.m. short meeting
Find out moreJune 2020
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.
Find out moreOur monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December). Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows. Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.
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UPDATE (2/01) TWO SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE OR GET ON THE STANDBY LIST. Spots have been popping open that are being filled by standby hikers. Pulaski Chapter Outings Chair, Steve Heye is leading a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail in central California the week of the Fourth of July. This outing is open to all Ozark Society members. The hike is 44 to 48 miles (optional 4 mile day-hike to Mt. Whitney) on this section of the world famous trail. The permit for our trip limits the size of our group to 8 people. We will depart Onion Valley Campground on Monday, June 29 and do roughly 7 miles a day. This will not be a race, we will take our time and enjoy the stunning scenery over 7 days and 6 nights. Most folks do this hike in 4 days. A highlight will be a day hike on day 6 to the top of Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48 states. This hike takes place above 9000 feet and portions go as high as 13,300 feet, even if you don’t do Whitney. Our slow pace should help you manage the altitude. We are planning details now [...]
Find out moreJuly 2020
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.
Find out moreLatest News
The Schoolcraft Chapter is Reviving!
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
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
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 [...]
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