Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is a great place to visit to learn more about
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08/07/2026

Due to the heat index this morning we will not be having our canoe and kayak program today ☀️☀️
Please join us for archery in the basement from 10:30am to 11:30am 🏹

Get your Hunter Education card before you get in the stand this season🌲🦌🦃Join our educators on August 15th from 7:00am u...
08/05/2026

Get your Hunter Education card before you get in the stand this season🌲🦌🦃

Join our educators on August 15th from 7:00am until 6:00pm for this FREE in person class.

Registration is required for this course. Please register here https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/703

Our Nature Center will be closed Tues August 4th for Staff Meetings and we will reopen August 5th at 8:30am🌲🌳Please feel...
08/04/2026

Our Nature Center will be closed Tues August 4th for Staff Meetings and we will reopen August 5th at 8:30am🌲🌳

Please feel free to hike our trails, fish and enjoy the outdoors while our building is closed 🌤

Today's Marksmanship Challenge was a success! Thanks to all the families who came out to compete and participate. The we...
08/01/2026

Today's Marksmanship Challenge was a success! Thanks to all the families who came out to compete and participate. The weather was absolutely perfect!
Did you miss out? Don't forget we do archery every Saturday at 2:30pm

The cold front is here and we are too! Marksmanship Challenge Day and we're ready. 9am to Noon. Come see us.Air rifles, ...
08/01/2026

The cold front is here and we are too! Marksmanship Challenge Day and we're ready. 9am to Noon. Come see us.
Air rifles, target casting, 3D archery, bullseye archery and slingshots.

August Upcoming Events:All events are FREE and do not require registration unless otherwise stated🌼🐦Daily: Critter Crunc...
08/01/2026

August Upcoming Events:
All events are FREE and do not require registration unless otherwise stated🌼🐦
Daily: Critter Crunch Animal Feeding at 2:00 pm🐢
Weekly:
🐟 Fishing on Wells Lake - Thursdays at 9:00am- Last day for this summer program is August 6th
🐦 Make and Take Animal Craft- Thursday at 2:30 pm- Last day for this summer program is August 6th
🚣Canoe and Kayak Program- Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30am-11:30am *weather permitting* - Last day for this summer program is August 7th- This will still be offered on Saturdays
🦋Animal Spotlight- Fridays at 2:30pm Last day for this summer program is August 7th
🏹Archery Saturdays at 2:30 pm🏹

August 4th- Nature Center Closed for meetings🌤
August 1st- Marksmanship Challenge - 9:00am- Noon 🎯
August 15th- Hunters Education- 7:00am-6:00pm 🦌 Registration is Required https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/703
August 6th - Youth Volunteer Work Day- 9:30am- Noon 🔨🔧 Registration is required https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1089

For more information or to register for these events please visit https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/ or call 501-710-628

07/31/2026

Due to the heat index this morning we will not be having our canoe and kayak program today ☀️☀️

Please join us for archery in the basement from 9:30am to 11:00am 🏹

⭐️⭐️Guide to the 2026 Marksmanship Challenge at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center ⭐⭐Join us TOMORRO...
07/31/2026

⭐️⭐️Guide to the 2026 Marksmanship Challenge at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center ⭐⭐

Join us TOMORROW August 1st from 9:00am- Noon for 2026 Marksmanship Challenge 🎯

Students, 1st- 12th grade, can show of your skills at the following events
🎯Air guns
🎯NASP archery
🎯3D Archery
🎯Slingshots
🎯Casting

⭐When you arrive you will check in and get your score card in the lobby of our building. From there you can head outside and participate in the challenges in any order you would like. You will return your cards back to the lobby for score keeping and prizes. Participants will have the opportunity to compete regionally for medals against their grade. Statewide winners in each group will win a Genesis Bow courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation🏹

⭐Parents, grandparents and younger siblings are encouraged to participate for fun. If you would like to participate you will receive a non-score card during check in and you are welcome to go through all events.

Please visit https://www.agfc.com/education/2026-marksmanship-challenge/ for more information

Our Nature Center will be closed August 4th for Staff Meetings and we will reopen August 5th at 8:30am🌲🌳Please feel free...
07/30/2026

Our Nature Center will be closed August 4th for Staff Meetings and we will reopen August 5th at 8:30am🌲🌳

Please feel free to hike our trails, fish and enjoy the outdoors while our building is closed 🌤

Address

8300 Wells Lake Road
Fort Smith, AR
72916

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15017106285

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