Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Legal Fund Donations
In order to protect the Buffalo River from a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation now operating in the river’s watershed, we are requesting donations for our legal fund for our lawsuit against the FSA and SBA, and for our efforts to ban additional factory hog farms in the Buffalo River watershed. You can click the button above to donate online.
If you would rather send a check, please mail it to: The Ozark Society, PO Box 2914, Little Rock, AR 72203.’ Write “Legal Fund’ in the memo line.
The Ozark Society is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. Contributions to the Ozark Society are deductible under section 170 of the code.
Outings and Activities
july
Event Details
BCOS will provide safety boats for the Sunrise swimmers on July 18. Boats in the water and on the course by 7:20am. All safety boaters must have PFDs. Free food
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BCOS will provide safety boats for the Sunrise swimmers on July 18. Boats in the water and on the course by 7:20am. All safety boaters must have PFDs. Free food and beer follow the practice swim.
Contact: Louis Covington
louiscov@aol.com
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
El Karubah Shrine
6230 S Lakeshore Dr.
Event Details
Our 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
Event Details
Our 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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
sat25jul7:00 AM4:00 PMBayou Chapter - Sabine River Sandbar Trail Paddle7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Contact is: Dee Jaye Teutsch tdeejaye@gmail.com We will meet at McDonalds off Pines road. Big parking lot behind McDonald's. We will depart from there at 7:30am and caravan to Hwy 2517 west of
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Contact is:
Dee Jaye Teutsch
tdeejaye@gmail.com
We will meet at McDonalds off Pines road. Big parking lot behind McDonald’s. We will depart from there at 7:30am and caravan to Hwy 2517 west of Deadwood Tx; just East of Carthage. The paddle will be 15 miles of the scenic Sabine River.
Bring plenty of hydrating fluids your lunch and snacks, PFD, Sunblock, hats, sunglasses. etc…
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
This will be a decently long paddle. It is 15 miles. There is nowhere to get off the river until you get to the takeout location. It can be strenuous paddle if you are not used to these conditions. It will be a long day. Preparation is a key in having a good time.
“The temperatures outside will probably very hot to say the least. Please BRING a very ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HYDRATING FLUIDS TO DRINK AND PLENTY OF NUTRITIONAL FOODS TO EAT along the way. You will need this for energy and to help prevent dehydration. You will use burn lots of calories and sweat and lose bodily fluids. The intake of nutrition is vital in maintaining a healthy balance in such conditions.”
If you have any physical or health issues, please assess your abilities as to your limits. Bring any of your medications and emergency information in your packs.
Bring a Dry bag for your goods (car keys, cell phones, medications personal items etc.) Zippered coolers or zippered tote bag so you won’t lose you drinks or food in the water if you happen to swim accidentally. If you do swim it probably will feel good anyway to cool off. BRING ITEMS SUCH AS: Hats, Glasses, water shoes, sunblock, Long sleeve fishing shirt or pants to cover from the sun. You may go to places like Wal-Mart, Academy Sports, Bass pro, Dicks to find things that you may prepare your outings with. Frogg Toggs towel are a good idea to dip in the water and drape over yourself to help stay cool on hot days.
Most all BCOS members have paddled, hiked, biked and engaged in many other activities in many conditions. We are used to most elements but, we are always aware of our physical capabilities in many environments. It does take some time to build up to the physical demands of many types of outings and events that we attend. We prepare ourselves ahead of time for these events. The proper gear is always a good idea for setting yourself up for your outings..
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
wed29julAll Daymon03augMiddle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho(All Day) Middle Fork Salmon River
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Paddle the Salmon River Idaho July 29- August 3rd Aggipah River Trips (Bill Bernt, www.aggipah.com, 208-756-4167) has agreed to host Ozark Society members on a 5 night 6 day trip
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Paddle the Salmon River Idaho July 29- August 3rd
Aggipah River Trips (Bill Bernt, www.aggipah.com, 208-756-4167) has agreed to host Ozark Society members on a 5 night 6 day trip of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho.
The trip will launch from Boundary Creek on July 29, 2018. There are two trip options: row or paddle your own boat, or ride with Aggipah.
The cost of the trip is $2250 to ride with Aggipah or $1575 to take your own boat. A 25% deposit is needed to secure your place on the trip which is $563 for a ride or $394 with your own boat (Aggipah, PO Box 425, Salmon, Idaho, 83467). If you have any questions please call Bill Bernt at Aggipah or Stewart Noland (bosshq@aol.com, 501-666-2989). If you sign up for the trip, please let Stewart know so we can coordinate logistics. If this date is not good for you, Aggipah has other launch dates listed on its website.
Time
July 29 (Wednesday) - August 3 (Monday)
Location
Middle Fork Salmon River
Organizer
Stewart NolandEmail: bosshq@aol.com - Phone: 501-831-9908
fri31jul7:00 PM10:30 PMBayou Chapter - Red River Moonlight Paddle & Bonfire7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Contact is: Wayne Kiefer wkiefer59@gmail.com 318-676-9568 BCOS and fellow kayakers, paddle boats, paddle boards or any vessel of choice:
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Wayne Kiefer
wkiefer59@gmail.com
318-676-9568
Red River.
We will begin at SciPort and head north to a
sandbar just past the mouth of 12 Mile Bayou on the east bank. That
is about a quarter mile past Margaritaville. There we will have a
bonfire and wiener roast. We have a power boat that will carry our chairs and coolers
to the bonfire and act as an escort on the return trip. We will
meet at 07:00 pm and be prepared to paddle north at 7:30pm with the fading
sunlight turning into a moonlight paddle. On the return trip it will bring you past Downtown and
all the casino lights coupled with the Boardwalk it’s a very pleasant place to be after dark. Thousands (tens of thousands) of birds will escort us north just before dark eating the bugs. Quite a neat sight to be under and witness. Beavers are often seen is this area too. Boat traffic is almost nonexistent that late, but for safety, each vessel should carry at least one white light (i.e.: beam style, headlamp, glow sticks etc.) to highlight
themselves should a boat approach. Our escort boat will also mark our group. Bring a light, food, roasting stick if you have one, chair and bug spray. Downtown will never look better to you! It’s going to be great Friday Night Lights!! Come join us and bring a friend.
676-9568
wkiefer59@gmail.com
Time
(Friday) 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
august
wed29julAll Daymon03augMiddle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho(All Day) Middle Fork Salmon River
Event Details
Paddle the Salmon River Idaho July 29- August 3rd Aggipah River Trips (Bill Bernt, www.aggipah.com, 208-756-4167) has agreed to host Ozark Society members on a 5 night 6 day trip
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Paddle the Salmon River Idaho July 29- August 3rd
Aggipah River Trips (Bill Bernt, www.aggipah.com, 208-756-4167) has agreed to host Ozark Society members on a 5 night 6 day trip of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho.
The trip will launch from Boundary Creek on July 29, 2018. There are two trip options: row or paddle your own boat, or ride with Aggipah.
The cost of the trip is $2250 to ride with Aggipah or $1575 to take your own boat. A 25% deposit is needed to secure your place on the trip which is $563 for a ride or $394 with your own boat (Aggipah, PO Box 425, Salmon, Idaho, 83467). If you have any questions please call Bill Bernt at Aggipah or Stewart Noland (bosshq@aol.com, 501-666-2989). If you sign up for the trip, please let Stewart know so we can coordinate logistics. If this date is not good for you, Aggipah has other launch dates listed on its website.
Time
July 29 (Wednesday) - August 3 (Monday)
Location
Middle Fork Salmon River
Organizer
Stewart NolandEmail: bosshq@aol.com - Phone: 501-831-9908
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
sat08aug9:00 AM12:00 PMCompton Conservation Day9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Compton Gardens, 312 N Main St
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Free Family Fun for the community! Dr. Compton Day is a free community event for all ages to learn about conservation, environmental stewardship and recreational activities in NWA. The event is
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Free Family Fun for the community!
Dr. Compton Day is a free community event for all ages to learn about conservation, environmental stewardship and recreational activities in NWA. The event is a celebration of Dr. Compton and the issues he championed in Arkansas and beyond.
Activities feature interactive stations from a growing list of organizations. Events include rock painting, music, ice cream, cake, food trucks, shopping and more!
This will be a downtown event that you won’t want to miss! Grab your family, stop by the Farmers Market, then make your way to Compton Gardens to participate in our interactive celebration on Saturday August 8th from 9am-noon!
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Compton Gardens
312 N Main St
Organizer
Peel Compton Foundationinfo@peelcompton.org
Event Details
Our 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
Event Details
Our 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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
september
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Event Details
Our 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
Event Details
Our 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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
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 [...]
