Events

September 2026

Friendraiser River Rally w/ BWA

Day/time: September 17, 2026 from 6pm to 8:30pm

Location: Bunch Park, Elkins, AR

Overview: Join us for a night of celebrating source water protection through music, food, networking with conservation partners, recognizing watershed champions, a silent auction and raffle, and more! More details and tickets will be available soon!

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Landscaping with Native Plants w/ IRWP

Day/time: Wednesday, September 16 from 9am to 5pm

Location: The Jones Community for Nonprofits in Springdale, AR

Overview: Learn from local experts how to design, install, and care for native landscapes. The workshop is free to attend and will include a lecture, field tour, design exercise, and garden installation!

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This workshop qualifies as a Basic Required Workshop for the Conservation Training Program

October 2026

River Cane – a cultural resource & ecological haven workshop w/ WCRC

Day/time: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:15pm

Location: Fayetteville Public Library in the Walker Room

Registration Fee: Registrants will receive an invoice email from WCRC for the $45 registration fee closer to the workshop date. Scholarships are available. Email Kelley Beth at kbpaul@watershedconservation.org or call 479-444-1916 to inquire.

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This workshop qualifies as an Elective Workshop for the Conservation Training Program

Community Day: Growing a Healthier Landscape w/ IRWP

Day/time: Saturday, October 17 from 10am – 2pm

Location: Illinois River Watershed Partnership | 221 S. Main Street, Cave Springs, AR 72718

Overview: Visit interactive learning stations where local experts will help you identify native plants, explore practical invasive species removal techniques, and develop a revegetation plan using native species.

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