December 2025 Ozark Exploration: Winter Wonders
Sat, Dec 06
|ONSC Main Campus
Winter transforms the forest into a quiet wonderland, but there’s still plenty of life to discover! ❄️ Learn to identify trees without their leaves, spot tracks and scat from animals preparing for the cold, and explore the unique beauty of winter in the Ozarks.


Time & Location
Dec 06, 2025, 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
ONSC Main Campus, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
About the Event
❄️ December: Winter Wonders – Tracks, Trees & Wildlife! 🐾🌲
The Ozarks are truly magical in winter! Join us for a 2-hour guided hike and discover the quiet beauty of the forest in its winter slumber. Even though the leaves have fallen, the forest is still full of life—you just have to know where to look! 🦉🐾
What’s in Store?
🌲 Winter Tree Identification – Learn how to identify trees by their bark, buds, and form—even without leaves!
🐾 Tracking and Scat – Keep an eye out for animal tracks and scat as we search for signs of wildlife preparing for the cold. Who’s been out and about?
🦊Winter Wildlife – See how the animals of the Ozarks adapt to winter and explore the unique beauty of the season as we spot their signs and learn about their survival strategies.
Tickets
ONSC Hike - December
Suggested donation is $10/adult and $5/child 17 and under.
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