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 workshop 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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November 2026

Riparian Restoration Workshop w/ WCRC

Day/time: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:30am to 4pm

Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks at 4703 N. Crossover Rd. Fayetteville, AR

Registration Fee: FREE

Workshop Overview: Learn native and invasive plant species common to riparian areas. Hands on training for removal and control of invasive plant species threatening riparian areas. Develop management plans for riparian protection including what to plant, where, and techniques to revegetate streambanks.

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

December 2026

Communications for Conservation workshop w/ IRWP

Day/Time: Friday, December 4, 2026 from 9am-5pm

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

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

Basic Field Techniques to Determine Stream Morphology

Dates and Times: Dec.8 from 8:15am to 8pm & Dec. 9 from 8:15am to 3pm

Location: AGFC J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center

Registration fee: $800

Workshop Overview: This field-oriented course teaches the basic surveying skills needed to characterize stream morphology through practical stream data collection.

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