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the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
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Outings and Activities
january
Event Details
Name of Hike: Cecil Cove Loop Trail Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 Location: Buffalo National River at Erbie between Compton AR and Marble Falls (Dogpatch) AR Type of Hike: Dayhike, trail. Be prepared (water
Event Details
Name of Hike: Cecil Cove Loop Trail
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021
Location: Buffalo National River at Erbie between Compton AR and Marble Falls (Dogpatch) AR
Type of Hike: Dayhike, trail. Be prepared (water shoes) for wet crossings of Cecil Creek.
Hiking Distance: 7.4 miles
Maximum Elevation Difference: 600 ft gain, then 600 ft loss on return.
Rating: Moderate
Features: This hike starts on Compton-Erbie road near the Erbie church and follows Cecil Creek Trail upstream through a level, pleasant valley with interesting geologic formations, including Mud Cave. The trail then ascends along the Cecil Cove Bench Trail. It passes Jones Cemetery and the Jones homestead site. We will cross Compton-Ernie Road, then descend on rough trail to the historic Farmer homestead buildings close to the Buffalo River before returning to the trailhead.
Hike Leader: Norma Senyard
Telephone & Email: 479-966-7009 or norma.senyard@gmail.com
Meeting place and time: Saturday, January 23, 2021
- Meet at the King’s River Country Store in Marble AR at 8:45-9:00 am for a car-caravan; or,
- Meet at the JB Trading Post in Compton at 9:35 am; or,
- Meet at the Cecil Cove Trail Head in the Buffalo Nat’l River Park at Erbie AR at 10:00 a.m.
- Car caravan means we drive as a group in our own cars to the trailhead.
Comments: Wear a mask and plan to social distance. Bring water, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots. May be some wet crossings. No pets are allowed on any hikes. Children under 12 years are discouraged and minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet_rev4.pdf 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
Links to Pictures of recent OSHC hikes can be seen on the Ozark Society Website atwww.ozarksociety.net Go to Chapters & Activities/Highlands Chapter and look for Frank Millett’s and Luke Parsch’s Flickr websites links.
Thanks for volunteering to lead hikes! If you would like to lead a hike or have ideas for future hikes please contact me.
Judi Nail
870 421 6824
Time
(Saturday) 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Organizer
Judi NailHighlands Chapter Outings Co-Chairjnail1113@gmail.com
Health Guidelines for this Event
tue26jan6:30 PM8:30 PMHighlands Chapter January Meeting: Friends of Markham Hill6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Details
The Ozark Society Highlands Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on January 26, 2021 starting at 6:30 Our guest speaker, Lisa Orton, is a steadfast opponent to overdevelopment
Event Details
The Ozark Society Highlands Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on January 26, 2021 starting at 6:30
Our guest speaker, Lisa Orton, is a steadfast opponent to overdevelopment of the Markham Hill Nature Preserve. In a recent email she wrote, “Our opposition is not opposed to development altogether, but we would like a zoning that guarantees protection of the Markham Hill nature preserve belonging to the City on the south boundary of the Marinoni property, protection of the RSF-4 low-density residences and Temple Shalom in the neighborhoods on its east and southeast, and protection of our neighborhood streets. We would like a more compatible and appropriate rezoning so that our nearby historic, wooded, low-density neighborhoods and urban forests are not forever damaged or even destroyed.” Let’s find out more about an issue that affects our community, it’s people, ecosystems and wildlife.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8989393019?pwd=eDRQUVNMZWxCTTFWZmJFUmZlZDRudz09
Meeting ID: 898 939 3019
Passcode: 892088
Topic: Friends of Markham Hill
Speaker: Lisa Orton
Where: On Zoom (see below)- If you need support, please email the Zoom host Chris Kline ckline901@gmail.com or call 479-409-0394.
Time:
- 6:30pm is Social Time – grab a snack, a nice drink and chat with friends before the presentation!
- 7pm: Guest Speaker Presentation
- 8pm: Short Chapter Meeting
See you there,
Chris Kline
Event Coordinator
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter
479-409-0394
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Organizer
Chris KlinePhone: 479-409-0394 - Email: cl_kline@sbcglobal.net
february
Event Details
We will spend some time exploring the Pedestal Rocks and then head down the hill to the North Illinois Bayou to bushwhack upstream to Kings Bluff to get back to
Event Details
We will spend some time exploring the Pedestal Rocks and then head down the hill to the North Illinois Bayou to bushwhack upstream to Kings Bluff to get back to our cars. This has a steep downhill but the rest is fairly easy walking. Be at the Morgan McDonald’s at 7:30 or Pedestal Rocks Trailhead by 9:30. You will need boots, lunch and water. This hike will not need a shuttle.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Pedestal Rocks
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
sat13feb9:00 AM12:00 AMBELLE SLOUGH DAY HIKE9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Belle Slough hike 2-4 mile hike on well maintained trails. Noah Wyatt, a biologist with AR Game and Fish presented a program on creating more diverse wildlife habitat at Belle Slough
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
mon15feb9:00 AM3:00 PMBayou Chapter - OWL Center Trail Maintenance9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
Contact is Wayne Kiefer wkiefer59@gmail.com Feb 15th, I am planning a work day at the OWL
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wkiefer59@gmail.com
Time
(Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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
march
Event Details
The water was too high last year, lets see if we have better luck. We will follow the Little Missouri Trail down to the Winding Stair. The area is an
Event Details
The water was too high last year, lets see if we have better luck. We will follow the Little Missouri Trail down to the Winding Stair. The area is an exposed rock river bottom where Native Americans made hard rock products that have been found all over the South. Be at Chik-fil-A near Bass Pro at 7:30 to carpool down or be at Albert Pike by 9:45. You will need boots, lunch and water. You may want to bring water shoes as well. This hike will not need a shuttle.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
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
fri26marAll Dayfri02aprBuffalo River Trail Work Week Mar 26-Apr 2(All Day) Tyler Bend Campground
Event Details
The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April
Event Details
The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April 2. We’ll be camping at Tyler Bend, as usual, but will be following a pandemic protocol like we did for the Fall ’20 work session. Whether you join us for a day, the weekend, or the whole week, there is a wide variety of work to be done so there’s something for everyone. Contact me at mereed@runbox.com for additional information.
Michael Reed, Buffalo River Trail Coordinator
Time
March 26 (Friday) - April 2 (Friday)
Location
Tyler Bend Campground
Organizer
Mike Reedmereed@runbox.com
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