J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center

J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center Welcome to the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family
Ozark Highlands Nature Center! The J.B. Visit www.nwanaturecenter.com for more information.
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Program lineup: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arkansas/240-arkansas-outdoor-skills-network?zip=72762&distance=20&event_type=0

The outdoor 3D archery range is open from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday - Sunday. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center opened its doors to the public on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Visiting the center is free, thanks to Amendment 75 and the 1/8th-Cent Cons

ervation Fund! The center, located at 3400 North 40th Street in Springdale, is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Tuesday - Saturday.

🐾Upcoming Nature Events and Programs🐻All events are free and do not require registration (UNLESS STATED)🌿Weekly:Friday- ...
09/03/2026

🐾Upcoming Nature Events and Programs🐻

All events are free and do not require registration (UNLESS STATED)

🌿Weekly:
Friday- 🐍Critter Crunch at 2:00pm
Saturday- 🎯Marksmanship Center open 10am-Noon

September 5th-🌳Tree Stand Safety Program 1pm-2:30PM🌲 You can register by visiting: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1323

September 12th- 🥘World Squirrel Cook-Off 9am-2pm🥘
This is a large event, with multiple programs and activates that include:
9:00am - Cooking Begins
9:00am-2:00pm - Cave Trailer
9:00am to 10:00am - Orienteering (Archery Pavilion)
10:00am-10:30am - K9 Demo (Back Patio)
10:30am-12:00pm - Slingshots and Backyard Bass (Archery Range)
11:00am-11:30am - Tree Stand Safety (Hunter Ed Booth)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Soap Tracks (Quail Pavilion)
1:00pm-2:00om- Macros (Meet at Back Patio)
More info regarding this event can be found in an additional post.

September 19th- 🎣Seine Netting and Fish ID Program 1pm-3pm🐟 Please register by visiting: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1429

September 26th- 🐻Mammals of Arkansas- Tracks and Pelts 1pm-2:30pm🐿️ You can register by visiting: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1447

September 28th, 29th, 30th- 🦌3 Day Hunter Education 5:30pm-9:00pm🦌Registration is required and you must attend all 3 days to complete the course. Please register by visiting: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1412

Upcoming Event: World Champion Squirrel Cook Off SEPT. 12thIts just about that time again for the World Champion Squirre...
09/03/2026

Upcoming Event: World Champion Squirrel Cook Off SEPT. 12th

Its just about that time again for the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Competition, here at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highland Nature Center! World Squirrel Cook-Off is a national cooking competition where the main ingredient must be squirrel. Check out all the competitors and try out dishes. Vendors, booths, entertainment, and more await you at this nationally recognized event. Please visit for more information about the event: https://www.agfc.com/news/world-champion-squirrel-cookoff-coming-back-to-springdale/

This event is a CASHLESS (card only) event. Onsite Parking is open to ADA only, there will be free off-site parking with bus shuttles running throughout the day.

This event included a multitude of fun and exciting experiences for all members of the family. AGFC educators will be on-site hosting multiple educational experiences. These include:

9:00 - Cooking Begins
9:00-2:00- Cave Trailer
9:00 to 10:00 - Orienteering (Archery Pavilion)
10:00-10:30- K9 Demo (Back Patio)
10:30-12:00pm- Slingshots and Backyard Bass (Archery Range)
11:00-11:30- Tree Stand Safety (Hunter Ed Booth)
12:00-1:00- Soap Tracks (Quail Pavilion)
1:00-2pm- Macros (Meet at Back Patio)

Visit World Champion Squirrel Cook Off for a complete list of rules, event updates and parking instructions!

We hope to see you there!

⭐Upcoming Weekend Program: 🌳Tree Stand Safety🌳With hunting season upon us, safety is the number #1 priority. Come join ...
09/02/2026

⭐Upcoming Weekend Program: 🌳Tree Stand Safety🌳

With hunting season upon us, safety is the number #1 priority. Come join us on September 5th, at the J.B. and Johnelle Family Ozark Highland Nature Center, to learn first hand about tree stand use and safety. This event starts at 1:00p.m.

Register for this event by visiting: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1323

📝Event Today: Back to School Bash🍎Our Back to School Bash is today! Come join us at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Oz...
08/29/2026

📝Event Today: Back to School Bash🍎

Our Back to School Bash is today! Come join us at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center for a day filled with wildlife activities and learning opportunities for all members of the family.

⭐Schedule For The Day ⭐
9:00am-10:00am: Cave Trailer/ Inflatable Cave (Marksmanship Center)
10:00am-11:00am: Slingshots (Marksmanship Center)
11:00am-12:00pm: Snake Shed Jewelry Craft (King's River Room)
12:00pm-1:00pm: Macroinvertebrate Program (back patio then head to creek)

🍎Upcoming Event- Back To School Bash (August 29th)✏️With school back in session, we wanted to celebrate with an opportun...
08/22/2026

🍎Upcoming Event- Back To School Bash (August 29th)✏️

With school back in session, we wanted to celebrate with an opportunity to join us at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center for a morning filled with wildlife/outdoor activities and learning opportunities.

⭐Schedule For The Day ⭐
9:00am-10:00am: Cave Trailer/ Inflatable Cave (Marksmanship Center)
10:00am-11:00am: Slingshots (Archery Pavilion)
11:00am-12:00pm: Snake Shed Jewelry Craft (King's River Room)
12:00pm-1:00pm: Macroinvertebrate Program (back patio then head to creek)

Register for these events here: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/

🌾Upcoming Event: Youth Quail Hunt September 19th🌾This hunt is sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the...
08/19/2026

🌾Upcoming Event: Youth Quail Hunt September 19th🌾

This hunt is sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for the purposes of introducing youth, AGES 12-15, to the sport of quail hunting. It is designed for youth who are interested in learning how to quail hunt, who have not previously had the opportunity to participate in a hunt and who do not have someone to serve as a hunting teacher/mentor.

Location: Benton County Quail Barn 11570 Hwy. 72 W Bentonville, AR 72712

Registration is Required. For additional info and to register please visit: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1248

AGFC will be hosting a WMA work day to prepare WMAs for the upcoming season - find and register for a work day near you ...
08/17/2026

AGFC will be hosting a WMA work day to prepare WMAs for the upcoming season - find and register for a work day near you and show your support for Arkansas’s public lands.

This WMA work day is not only ideal for hunters interested in enhancing access and maintaining wildlife habitat, but also high school students meeting community service volunteer requirements under the LEARNS Act, caring for a resource they love and enjoy.

Sign up at:
https://www.agfc.com/education/volunteer/wma-work-days/

🦃Upcoming: In Person Hunter Education (August 22nd)🦌 Hunter Education is a 10-hour, instructor-led and hands-on demonstr...
08/15/2026

🦃Upcoming: In Person Hunter Education (August 22nd)🦌


Hunter Education is a 10-hour, instructor-led and hands-on demonstration class that develops safe, responsible, and knowledgeable hunters. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969, is required to have taken and passed state approved a Hunter Education Safety Course in order to be legal to hunt in the State of Arkansas.

Registration is Required. For more info and to register, please visit: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1234

🐞Upcoming Event: Insect Pinning🦋Join us at the Nature Center on August 15th for an insect pinning program. This is a coo...
08/12/2026

🐞Upcoming Event: Insect Pinning🦋

Join us at the Nature Center on August 15th for an insect pinning program. This is a cool chance to see how professionals preserve insects for education/identification use. This program is open to all ages and there are no supplies needed. Registration is required.
Please Register Here: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/955

🌿Attention J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center Visitors🌿🔥Today (8/6/2026)🔥 we are hosting a pres...
08/06/2026

🌿Attention J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center Visitors🌿

🔥Today (8/6/2026)🔥 we are hosting a prescribed burning course on the grounds of the nature center. Keep that in mind if you plan to use the outdoor amenities today.

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3400 N 40th Street
Springdale, AR
72762

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

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