The Pulaski Chapter of the Ozark Society meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except July, September, and December in Room 62 at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. in Little Rock, at the corner of I-430 and Cantrell Rd. Our social time begins at 6:30 pm and the meetings begin at 7:00 pm
Please go to our Ozark Society, Pulaski Chapter Facebook page for updates on guest speakers and a link for the meetings or to learn the details of our September potluck and December holiday gathering. We do not hold a meeting in July.
We have monthly outings throughout the year, so please check out our Facebook page, or the schedule of events in the Outings and Activities Calendar on this website. All are welcome to participate in our outings and activities whether an Ozark Society member or not!
We also have a monthly email newsletter, Paddle Trails, that we send to members.ย Please join us in a meeting for a lively topic on the environment in Arkansas. You can contact the Chapter Chair Ann Owen at pulaskichair1@ozarksociety.net.
Outings and Activities
November
sat14nov7:30 AM12:00 PMAudubon Society of Central Arkansas Bird Walk at Lake Maumelle
Event Details
The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. atWestRock Landing (formerly JollyRogers Marina) to search for loons, andother waterfowl. Stops
Event Details
WestRock Landing (formerly Jolly
Rogers Marina) to search for loons, and
other waterfowl. Stops will include
Bufflehead Bay, Loon Point, and Vista
Park to scan open water. The wooded
trails will also be explored for winter
forest birds.
There will be light walking on level
trails in the moist soil units. The trip
should finish by noon.
Bring a warm jacket and gloves, the
wind off the lake can be cold,
comfortable walking shoes, water,
binoculars or scope (if available).
Meeting location โ WestRock Landing
11800 Maumelle Harbour Road, Roland.
Located 10 miles west of Little Rock on
Hwy. 10.
GPS: 34.8648042, -92.5660394
Time
sat21nov9:00 PM12:00 PMPulaski Chapter: Ouachita Trail Hike #2 (Iron Bridge to Lake Vista)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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: ย 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Meet -up Location: ย 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 ย macheller60@icloud.com
Time
December
tue01dec7:00 PM9:00 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.ย Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.ย 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
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
thu17dec9:00 AM11:00 AMPulaski Chapter: Hike the New South Lake Trail
Time
Organizer
sat19dec3:30 PM6:30 PMWinter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou Mounds Archaeological State Park
Event Details
Date of Outing 12/19/2026 Begin Time 03:30 pm End Time 06:30 pm
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Time
sat19dec3:30 PM6:30 PMWinter Solstice Celebration - Plum Bayou Mounds
Event Details
Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou State Park.ย 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
Event Details
Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou State Park.ย 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. ย After sunset, we will gather around the campfire to enjoy hot cocoa, apple cider, s’mores, and traditional story telling.ย Costs $5 adults, $4 children.ย Bring camp chairs.ย Toilets on site.
If ย you are interested in carpooling, meet at 2:45pm at Clinton School of Public Service parking lot.
Time
Location
Plum Bayou Mounds State Park
490 Toltec Mounds Road
Organizer
January
tue05jan7:00 PM9:00 PMPulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.ย Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.ย 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
Location
Second Presbyterian Church
600 Pleasant Valley Drive



















































































































































