📚🌿 Arkansas Reads Leopold

March 8 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ONSC at Lake Fayetteville | 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR

FREE event — RSVP requested

Join your fellow nature lovers, readers, and conservationists for Arkansas Reads Leopold, a celebration of the life and legacy of renowned naturalist Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac.

ONSC’s education team will lead a guided exploration hike on the Lake Fayetteville Nature Trails, followed by community readings, hands-on environmental activities, and family-friendly nature fun throughout the afternoon.

Bring the whole family to:

• Enjoy readings from A Sand County Almanac and beloved children’s literature

• Meet our animal ambassador, Cornelia the Corn Snake

• Explore eco-art and natural science activities

• Learn together through play, discovery, and storytelling

  
  

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

🅿️ Parking is limited! Please read this parking information for overflow parking options: https://tinyurl.com/ONSC-LF-Parking

Event Schedule

9:00 – 11:00 AM – Lake Fayetteville Exploration Hike

11:30 AM – Welcome and introduction

12:00 – 2:45 PM – Readings & activities

2:45 – 3:00 PM – Wrap-up and departure

Activities

Activities will be available throughout the afternoon and are designed for kids and families of all ages.

• 🎨 Eco-Art Station Create make-and-take bottle lid necklaces using upcycled materials.

• 🐍 Meet Cornelia the Corn Snake Learn about native reptiles and their role in healthy ecosystems.

• 📡 Radio Tracking Demonstration Try your hand at wildlife tracking

• 🎭 The Lorax Play A fun, interactive way to explore conservation themes.

• 📖 Reading & Media Corner Enjoy readings or a family-friendly viewing of classic nature-themed stories.

Registration

This is a free community event, but RSVP is requested to help us plan activities and refreshments.

About Ozark Natural Science Center 

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

Questions? Please reach out to Programs and Communications Manager, Jill Bowman, at jill.bowman@onsc.us