The Ponca Nature Center will be open Tuesday-Sunday from now through Thanksgiving. The regular Tuesday-Saturday schedule returns after Nov. 19.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday -10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Conservation Appreciation Event
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - This is a special event open to those who have a hunting or fishing license in Arkansas. If you do not have a license, but wish to attend, licenses will be available for purchase at the event.
The Ponca Nature Center will be open to license holders after hours with a "Make your own Quesa'deer'a" station and opportunities to ask questions to folks from our Education and Wildlife Management divisions. Attendees will also receive goody bags.
Bring your hunting/fishing license and join us!
Register at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/
Perfectly Pine
Saturday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m. - Face all sweaty from participating in the Bugle Bolt 5K? Stop by the Ponca Nature Center afterwards to learn how to make your own Pine infused face wash!
You do not have to register for the 5K in order to participate in this class. Registration is open to everyone. Participants will learn about foraging for pine in our area, and get their own face wash to take home.
Arkansas Birds program
Tuesday, Oct. 24 - 5:30 p.m. - Come to the Boone County Library to learn about Arkansas Birds, as well as make your own miniature birdbath and suet to attract birds to your yard. Presented by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Ponca Nature Center. Register via Boone County Library (space is limited).
