Our principal purpose is
the preservation of wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural areas.
Conservation • Education • Recreation
Outings and Activities
November
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Dayhike: Erbie Campground to Cherry Grove Cemetery Loop, Buffalo River Trail Location: Erbie Campground/canoe launch, Buffalo National River Elevation Gain: 598’ ascent Rating: Moderate with some sections of damp rock
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Dayhike: Erbie Campground to Cherry Grove Cemetery Loop, Buffalo River Trail
| Location: Erbie Campground/canoe launch, Buffalo National River
Elevation Gain: 598’ ascent Rating: Moderate with some sections of damp rock that can be slippery. Features: Dating back to 1847 or ‘49, The Parker-Hickman Farm Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house and outbuildings are open to walk through. The Cherry Grove Cemetery with markers dating back to the mid-1800’s bear homestead family names and dates that reflect the Civil war and the difficulty of bearing children in the wilderness. The hike will start on the BRT by the Erbie canoe launch. The trail to Erbie Campground winds through moss-covered ledges and over limestone and chert of the Boone formation creating a landscape sometimes called a “city of rocks”. This area is the border of the Boston Mountains and the Springfield Plateau. Note: The Erbie Bridge may be impassable from Compton. Drivers are urged to reach the trailhead from Hwy 7 through Jasper or Pruitt and turn north and follow Hwy 7 for the 5.5 miles to the campground by the river. After the hike, those who wish to may stop at Low Gap Café in Jasper for an apres-hike meal. 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. We look out for each other, but you are responsible for your own safety. Hike leaders: Jack & Sue Mabry 816-922-9896 Meeting Places and Times:
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Steve Singleton
Fall Outings Chair
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter
aerialobserver@gmail.com, or (479) 283-9446
Time
November 22, 2025 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Organizer
December
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
December 2, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Event Details
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,
Event Details
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
Time
December 16, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
January
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
January 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Compton Gardens
212 N Main St
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
January 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Compton Gardens
212 N Main St
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
January 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Event Details
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,
Event Details
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
Time
January 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
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