Special Notice:  Hikers to contact Hike Leader Evan Walden by email  at   thewaldenfarm@hotmail.com  (not texting) by Friday evening to announce their interest in doing the hike.

Highlands Chapter Dayhike:  Buffalo River Trail Boxley to Ponca

Day/Date:  Saturday, March 14, 2026

Name of Hike:  BRT Boxley Trailhead to Ponca Low Water Bridge

Location:  Upper Buffalo River, Boxley Valley AR

Hiking Distance:  11+ miles

Elevation Gain:  1,775 feet

Rating: Difficult, due to distance

Features: This is an 11+ mile, all day hike on the Buffalo River Trail with elevation gain and loss (1,755 feet), and wet crossings. Hikers will be surrounded by nature with creeks and views of Boxley Valley, and may even see some elk

Hike Leader:  Evan Walden

Telephone and Email:  thewaldenfarm@hotmail.com   or  479-677-2127

Meeting Place and Time:

• Meet at 7:00 am at the Boxley Trailhead in the south end of Boxley Valley.  The hike will start promptly at 7:30 am.
• For Google Map to Boxley Trailhead see:  Upper Buffalo Wilderness Trailhead – Google Maps 

Comment:  Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes.  Hiking poles may be helpful.  No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian.   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 the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

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CAW_18th Annual Lake Sweep

• Location: WestRock Landing Marina on Lake Maumelle, 11800 Maumelle Harbour Rd, Roland, AR 72135
• Purpose: To pick up trash, debris, and tires along the shoreline and in the water, protecting the drinking water reservoir.
• Activities: Shoreline cleanup, with boat owners encouraged to participate (launch fees covered by CAW).
• Volunteer Benefits: Participants usually receive lunch and refreshments.
• Bring: Gloves and wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty! Participants are encouraged to bring their own boats to assist in the cleanup, and the day’s launch fee is free for volunteers. 

Ozark Society Highlands Chapter Day Hike:  McWater-Lake Alma Trail, Lake Alma Arkansas

Day, Date: Saturday, 3/14/26

Name of Hike: McWater-Lake Alma Trail

Location: Lake Alma, Alma Arkansas

Type of Hike: Loop trail

Hike Distance: 4.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 351ft.

Rating: Moderate

Features:  When the original Lake Alma hiking trail was refurbished and re-routed to become a multi-use trail, the part of the old original trail which remained intact was renamed the McWater Trail.  Today, the McWater Trail weaves in and out of the newer Lake Alma Trail, as it wraps around Lake Alma. The McWater Trail also continues to access McWater Falls which the newer Lake Alma Trail bypasses.  The hike on both overlapping trails includes bluff lines, small cascading waterfalls and moss-covered boulders.  Prepare for a stream crossing or two. This trail is situated in a shady hardwood forest, giving hikers a chance to see wildlife such as rabbits, foxes, or deer. There is an abandoned settler home site with a preserved brick fireplace and other remnants of a past settlement.

Hike Leaders: Chris and Les Kline

Contact Information: ckline901@gmail.com

Meeting Place and Time:

• Meet at 9:00 am on the Northeast corner of the WalMart Superstore parking lot on Martin Luther King BLVD in Fayetteville AR; or,
• Meet at 9:50 am at the Lake Alma Trail Head at the parking lot near the restrooms in Alma AR.
• For Google Map to trailhead see:  lake alma trail – Google Maps 
• Comment:  Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes.  Hiking poles may be helpful.  No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian.   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 the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.  http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet 

Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop

with Hollie Sanders Whiteseven, Conservation & Outdoor Educator

With 17 years of experience, Hollie Sanders Whiteseven honed the art of Dutch oven cooking through mentorship and hands-on instruction, helping people connect more deeply with the outdoors through food.

Find your outside through Dutch oven cooking!

Sunday, March 15 | 1:30–5:00 PM

Participants will learn the basics of outdoor Dutch oven cooking, including essential gear, safety tips, and simple, delicious recipes. The workshop also includes a brief look at the history of Dutch ovens and their continued role in meaningful outdoor experiences. Come hungry! The class will be geared towards adults and children 10 years and up.  They will need to be included in the registrant count.

Menu

Mushroom and Veggie Pot Pie

Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale

Salad

Apple Oatmeal Bake

REGISTRATION

Adults and children over the age of 10

Cost: $15 PP ( this will cover the cost of groceries)

To register send an email to Mary Heller:  macheller60@icloud.com  and to Hollie:  hlisk007@aol.com

Payment

Location

Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center, West Little Rock

Meet at the pavilion across from the Ferncliff Nature Preschool.

Directions

Enter 27411 Kanis Road into your GPS. Use the Kanis Road entrance and follow signs to the preschool; the pavilion is located across from it.

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

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.

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.

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.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

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.

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.

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

 Name of Outing: Central Arkansas Water’s Immersive Forest-to-Faucet Tour

Day, Date: Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)

Beginning and Ending Time: 8:30-11:30 (12:30 with lunch); We will end the tour West Rock Marina at 11:30. Please bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a picnic by the lake. 

Type of Activity: Education 

Location: Lake Maumelle Watershed (Exact location TBD closer to event)

Features: Central Arkansas Water is pleased to welcome members and guests of the Ozark Society for an inside look at how we protect the region’s drinking water. During your visit, you’ll explore CAW’s lake and land management practices, from monitoring forests and waterways to addressing invasive species and using data to guide conservation decisions.

You’ll also get a preview of what’s ahead – plans for future lake and trail improvements and the vision for our new Watershed Office and Laboratory, which will support research as well as community education.

OS Contact Person: Mary Heller

Telephone & Email:  macheller60@icloud.com

Meeting Place/Coordinates/Pin:  TBD

What to Bring: Waders or waterproof boots with gaiters, if you have them, otherwise, waterproof boots.  You can still benefit from the tour if you don’t have waterproof footwear, however; brown bag lunch and water 

Cost: Free

After Activity Socializing: Bring a bag lunch and a drink to enjoy by the lake after the tour

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.

Date of Outing 04/26/2026 Your Name Mary Heller Your Phone 5012475130 Your Email mcherepski@comcast.net Name of Outing Pinnacle Mountain State Park Edible & Medicinal Plants Workshop with Hike to follow presentation. Location of Outing Pinnacle Valley State Park Visitor Center Amphitheater Type of Activity Workshop and Hike Distance TBD Features $15 per person; all ages welcome and you don’t have to be an Ozark Society member to participate!

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.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.