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
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UPDATE (2/01) TWO SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE OR GET ON THE STANDBY LIST. Spots have been popping open that are being filled
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UPDATE (2/01) TWO SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE OR GET ON THE STANDBY LIST. Spots have been popping open that are being filled by standby hikers.
Pulaski Chapter Outings Chair, Steve Heye is leading a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail in central California the week of the Fourth of July. This outing is open to all Ozark Society members. The hike is 44 to 48 miles (optional 4 mile day-hike to Mt. Whitney) on this section of the world famous trail. The permit for our trip limits the size of our group to 8 people.
We will depart Onion Valley Campground on Monday, June 29 and do roughly 7 miles a day. This will not be a race, we will take our time and enjoy the stunning scenery over 7 days and 6 nights. Most folks do this hike in 4 days. A highlight will be a day hike on day 6 to the top of Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48 states.
This hike takes place above 9000 feet and portions go as high as 13,300 feet, even if you don’t do Whitney. Our slow pace should help you manage the altitude. We are planning details now and training for the trip. So if you are interested, please drop Steve an email to get on board: heye@aristotle.net
Steve has been leading trips for Sierra Club and the Ozark Society for over 30 years. He has lead group backpacking trips to the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Pecos Wilderness and Paria Canyon. He is currently working on highpointing as many states as possible. Has currently done 41 so far. (Yes, this trip will be number 42.)
Time
June 29 (Monday) - July 5 (Sunday)
Location
Onion Valley
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
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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
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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
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
august
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
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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
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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
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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 [...]
