Our November Highlands Chapter Ozark Society meeting on Thursday, November 13 will feature Dr David Stahle, Professor at the University of Arkansas.  Stahle, a Fayetteville resident, has been studying tree rings since 1989.  His research has included developing climate-sensitive tree ring chronologies in the Americas and the environmental impacts of past climatic extremes.  He will talk about their application to saving the planet.  I hope you will join us for Dr. Stahle’s presentation. He is a dynamic and dedicated scientist.

Mark your calendar now for Thursday’s  meeting, 11/13/25, at First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, 6:30-7:00 social time. Meeting starting at 7:00.

MEETING DETAILS

WHEN:

• Thursday, November 13, 2025
• 6:30 pm – Social Time
• 7:00  pm – Announcements & Program

WHERE:

• First United Presbyterian Church
• Upper Witherspoon Hall
• 695 E. Calvin Street
• Fayetteville, AR 72703
• For Google Map to meeting site, click on “Location” below

SPEAKER AND TOPIC:

• Dr. David Stahle, Distinguished Professor
• Dept of Geosciences, University of Arkansas
• “Study Tree Rings? Helping Save the Planet”

Hope to see you next Thursday, November 13.

Kind regards,

Peggy Bulla

OSHC Vice-Chair

(479) 586-2493

The Sugar Creek Chapter is partnering with the Nature Conservancy at the Logan Springs Preserve at Logan Community in southern Benton County. We are going to have a work day, picnic and hike on November 14 at 9:30. We will help with invasive plant removal and then enjoy lunch by the spring.

Highlands Chapter Dayhike:  Leatherwood Creek Hike

Day/Date:  Saturday, November 15, 2025

Name of Hike:  Leatherwood Creek Hike

Location:  Ponca Low Water Bridge, Buffalo National River

Hiking Distance:  Approximately 3 miles

Elevation Gain:  150 feet

Rating:  Moderate although there will be creek walking, creek crossings, a little bushwhacking, and side-hilling.  Those who want to can go back from the Balanced Rock.

Features:  We will be walking along Leatherwood Creek going to Balanced Rock which is where the elevation gain begins and then on to the bluff shelter further up the creek.  It’s a pretty place to go.

Hike Leader:  Judi Nail

Email and Telephone:  jnail1113@gmail.com, 870-421-6824

Meeting Places and Times:

• Meet at Root School, 1529 E Mission Blvd in Fayetteville, for an 8:15 am departure for a leaderless convoy and carpooling; or,
• Meet at the Kings River Country Country Store in Marble AR for a 9:15 am departure; or,
• Meet at the trailhead at the Ponca Low Water Bridge, Buffalo National River at 10:00 am.
• For Google Map to the trailhead, click on “Location” below

Comment:  Bring water, snacks, 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.

Steve Singleton

Fall Season Outings Chair

Ozark Society Highlands Chapter

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

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.

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

Everyone is welcome to join us for a 3.5 mile walk to start 2026 off right. We will walk from Compton Gardens through Crystal Bridges campus to the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Alice L Walton School of Medicine and return through the North Forest at Crystal Bridges.

Bring water, sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. You will warm up walking.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a 3.5 mile walk to start 2026 off right. We will walk from Compton Gardens through Crystal Bridges campus to the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Alice L Walton School of Medicine and return through the North Forest at Crystal Bridges.

Bring water, sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. You will warm up walking.

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.

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