Rachel Partridge, the Sustainability Educator for the Dept of Public Works will lead us on a tour of what happens to the material we put into our recycling bins – from collection to sorting, processing and ultimately shipping to companies that turn those materials Into new products.  We will learn about waste reduction, contamination and sustainability

Date:  Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Starting time: 12:00  Ending time:  1:30

Contact: Mary Heller: macheller60@icloud.com

Location:  7900 Sloane Drive at the Port of Little Rock (see attached photo for parking and the starting location of the tour: You’ll enter and park following the pink line on the map below.  You can park anywhere along the bushes.  The entrance is marked with a blue star

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

Join local history enthusiast Jim Pfeifer for a fascinating 2 mile moderate walk through South Allsopp Park! Discover the stories, secrets, and surprises tucked into one of Little Rock’s treasured green spaces as Jim brings the past to life along the trail.

But history isn’t the only thing we will enjoy in the park! Along the way The Parkstone Band, featuring Marvin Schwartz, Alan, Alverson, and Ted Williams will make a special appearance.  You never know when the trail might lead to a little entertainment!

DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 5;

12 PM to 1:30 PM

MEET-UP: Meet in the parking lot behind Pulaski Heights Baptist Church / Hillcrest Commons. ( 2200 Kavanaugh; Little Rock)  Enter the lot from Cedar Street.

MISC:  restrooms are available in the park; bring water and a snack as needed

Peter Kaestner Flyer (6)

An Evening (and a Morning) with Legendary Birder Peter Kaestner!

Talk

Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm, Doors open at 6:00pm

Second Hall at Second Presbyterian Church

600 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock

Please join us for Peter’s talk, which he describes as a poignant and humorous view of his life and his relentless quest to see 10,000 birds – he is the first person in the world to officially see and document 10,000 unique bird species in the wild! All are welcome to his bird walk the next morning at Two Rivers Park. Peter is a retired U.S. diplomat who lives in Baltimore, and an active independent birder who has spent a lifetime sharing his passion.

Many thanks to our sponsors for making these events possible:

• Arkansas Wildlife Federation
• Audubon Delta
• Audubon Society of Central Arkansas
• Central Arkansas Master Naturalists
• Sierra Club Arkansas Chapter
• Wild Birds Unlimited

Peter Kaestner Flyer (6)

Walk

Wednesday, November 11, 7am

Two Rivers Park, meet at Roundabout Statue

4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock

Even if you don’t get to hear Peter’s talk on Tuesday night, (which he describes as a poignant and humorous view of his life and his relentless quest to see 10,000 birds – he is the first person in the world to officially see and document 10,000 unique bird species in the wild!), feel free to join in his bird walk the next morning at Two Rivers Park.

Peter is a retired U.S. diplomat who lives in Baltimore, and an active independent birder who has spent a lifetime sharing his passion.

Many thanks to our sponsors for making these events possible:

• Arkansas Wildlife Federation
• Audubon Delta
• Audubon Society of Central Arkansas
• Central Arkansas Master Naturalists
• Sierra Club Arkansas Chapter
• Wild Birds Unlimited

BUFFALO POINT CAMPGROUND – 870-449-4311

Friday, November 13th

6:00 PM – Board Meeting, Pavilion 1.

Saturday, November 14th

• Breakfast on your own
• 9:30 AM  Meet at Pavilion 1 for shuttle to trailhead for Hill-Hamilton Preserve exploration, continuing from there to Indian Rock House.  Consider water shoes for creek crossing.  Lead: Ross Noland
• Lunch on your own, on trail or back at camp.
• 1:00 PM  Angela Boyers, Buffalo National River Superintendent, speaks to membership.  Pavilion 1.
• 2:30-3:00ish PM  Membership Meeting begins – Pavilion 1  Election of new officers.   Brian updates membership on issues and accomplishments over the past year.
• Lowell Collins gives an update on Youth Grants.
• Loring Bullard gives a short talk on low head dams.
• 5:30ish  Pot Luck – Pavilion 1   OS Sugar Creek to provide plates, dinnerware, and serving utensils.
• 7:00ish  Musical entertainment – Dave Smith

Sunday, November 15th

11:00  AM – Hike from BRT Spring Creek Road to Spring Creek, return.  4 miles.  Lead: Luke Parsch

Matthew Friant, Interpreter with Pinnacle Mountain State Park with lead this easy to moderate hike from the iron bridge on Highway 300 to Lake Vista on Lake Maumelle with birding opportunities, plant identification and lake views.

Date: Saturday, November 21

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 12:00

Distance: 4.5 miles

Meet -up Location:  Natural Steps Sports Complex (Soccer fields on Highway 300) 11101 AR-300, Roland

Bring: Water, snacks extra layers/rain gear if appropriate, trash bag

No toilets available, but visitor center is 1 mile south of starting point

Organizer: Mary Heller  macheller60@icloud.com

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou State Park.  A park interpreter will lead a 3/4 mile flat walk through the ancient 1,000-year-old ceremonial site to discuss the prehistoric Plum Bayou builders and their earthen calendar. The tour finishes on the mounds to observe the solar alignment and watch the winter sunset over Mound S.  After sunset, we will gather around the campfire to enjoy hot cocoa, apple cider, s’mores, and traditional story telling.  Costs $5 adults, $4 children.  Bring camp chairs.  Toilets on site.
If  you are interested in carpooling, meet at 2:45pm at Clinton School of Public Service parking lot.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.

The Ozark Society is pleased to offer the following opportunity to join Canyoneers for a 6 night, 7 day motorized raft trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon from Lee’s Ferry  to Diamond Creek on May 2-8, 2027 (next year not this year). The planning for these trips starts early as the demand is high. The trip will originate and end in Flagstaff, Arizona. The cost of the trip is $3375 per person, and up to 24 people can go.

The Ozark Society arranged this same trip several years ago and it was very popular. Canyoneers can take other reservations for this trip so if you want to go please sign up soon.

For more information and to sign up for the trip please call Canyoneers at 800-525-0924.

The Grand Canyon is a magical place and early May is a preferred time to be there.

See Special Meeting for March 3, 2026 at Ron Robinson Theater

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.