Two kayak tours planned
Spend an evening on Beaver Lake while paddling a one-man kayak guided by a park interpreter. You will learn the basics of paddling as we explore a calm area of Beaver Lake. Recreational kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. Space is limited. Bring a bottle of water, bug spray, flashlight and dress for the weather.
Hobbs State Park visitor center
Ark. Highway 12 just east of the
Ark. Highway 12/War Eagle Road intersection
479-789-5000
What: Wonders of Winter Wildlife
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Ark. Highway 12 just east of the Highway 12/War Eagle Road intersection.
Cost: $25 Adults, $12 children (9-12).
Where: Meet at the Hobbs State Park visitor center
Time: 7 -- 10 p.m.
Choose the one that fits your schedule.
June 12: Sunset kayak tour
June 17: Full moon kayak tour
Registration and pre-payment required. Call 479-789-5000 for more information and to register.
Free Wildflower Seminar and Photo Walk at Hobbs State Park
Interested in wildflower photography using any camera available? If so, then this class may be helpful as you seek to improve the quality of your wildflower and flora photos.
Joan Reynolds from the Ozark Chapter of the Arkansas Native Plant Society will be leading the program off with a presentation and discussion on spending time in the field to learn more about native plants, including discussion of non-native plants and habitat restoration.
In the second part of the program, equipment and techniques will all be discussed to help you achieve the desired artistic vision for your photography. The class will feature nature photographer Tim Johnson from the Photographic Society of NWA as your instructor. After the indoor presentation, if the weather cooperates, we'll use the grounds and lovely wildflower beds around the Hobbs visitor center for some hands-on practice and demonstration. Remember to bring a camera, any type will do, and a tripod if you have one.
When: 5 p.m. June 22, 2019
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center
Session Details:
• Classroom Seminar and Discussion followed by Photo Walk
Cost: Free and open to the public
To learn more about the Photographic Society of NW Arkansas, go to the web site: http://www.psnwa.org.
For information on Hobbs State Park programs, trails, picnicking, or meeting room rentals: Call: 479-789-5000
Noted Entomologist to Speak at Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area on Insects that Suck
Of the 1.3 million known species of insects that inhabit the earth, four of the most bothersome are local residents of northwest Arkansas; ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes, and bed bugs. Dr. Dayton Steelman, emeritus professor of Veterinary Entomology from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, will present his fascinating four-part program entitled, "Insects that Suck" on Sunday June 30th at the Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area visitor center.
The basic biology of ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes, and bed bugs will be presented along with the disease causing pathogens and parasites that they transmit to domestic and wild animals as well as to humans. According to Steelman, "There will be updates on mosquitos and tick species now present in the continental United States plus there are also new pathogens that cause disease in man and animals relative to the 'invasion' of large numbers of humans and their belongings entering the United States. This will include bed bugs as they have become a major problem in urban as well as rural areas of the country."
Steelman's programs are a must to experience by anyone who has ever encountered any of these four blood-thirsty critters. The public is invited to enjoy one, two, or all four of these truly fascinating and informative programs.
When: Sunday, June 30
1 p.m. "Ticks"
2 p.m. "Chiggers" and "Mosquitoes"
3 p.m. "Bed bugs"
Where: Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area visitor center located on Ark. Hwy. 12 just east of the War Eagle Road intersection
Cost: Free
This presentation is a continuation of the Friends of Hobbs Speaker's Series. For information on Hobbs State Park programs, trails, picnicking, or meeting room rentals: Call: 479-789-5000
Also see: http://www.friendsofhobbs.com/ and www.ArkansasStateParks.com/hobbsstateparkconservationarea.
Hobbs State Park Hosts Nature Painting Workshop
Whether you've painted in the past, or if you have never held a paint brush, this is the nature painting workshop for you. Lyshell Reann Hiatt-Blech, your instructor, comes from a family of artists. She does personal art instruction as well as group workshops for all ages.
Lyshell will inspire you, and guide you step by step as you create your own nature masterpiece. Thanks to her supportive teaching techniques, even the novice painter becomes successful.
At the end of the 2-hour workshop, you will leave with new friends, new skills, and your very own painting. Included in the price of the event is everything you will need: canvas, brushes, paint, and easel.
Check or cash accepted on day of workshop: Participants must pre-register. Minimum age: 8 yrs. For more information and to register, call: 479-789-5000
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy. 12 just east of the Hwy. 12/War Eagle Road intersection.
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 14
Cost: $30 per person
Eric Fuselier, President of the Ozark Chapter of the Arkansas Native Plant Society, to Speak at Hobbs State Park on Gardening with Native Plants
Do you know the important role that native plants play in the local ecosystem and what the benefits are in using native species for landscaping and in home gardens?
Perhaps you are stumped when it comes to planning your native plant garden and what you should look for when selecting which species to place in a particular location. Eric Fuselier will be at Hobbs State Park to answer your questions.
For more than a decade, Fuselier has been studying the native plants found growing wild in the Ozarks. His love of the outdoors began on the trail as an avid hiker and backpacker, but eventually he was able to put his knowledge of native plants to use in a more professional capacity while working as an environmental scientist for a local engineering firm.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a professional how to utilize native plants at your home.
Where: Hobbs State Park visitor center on Hwy. 12 just east of War Eagle Road intersection
When: Sunday, July 21, 2019
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free. The public is invited.
For information on Hobbs State Park programs, trails, picnicking, or meeting room rentals: Call: 479-789-5000
Also see: http://www.friendsofhobbs.com/ and www.ArkansasStateParks.com/hobbsstateparkconservationarea
Community on 06/12/2019