Upcoming Field Trips & Events
All field trips are free and open to the public. You do not have
to be a member of NWAAS to attend. For questions or to RSVP, email
trips@nwarkaudubon.org
Spring Migration Bird Walk Series at Lake Fayetteville - April 29th–May 15, 2026
The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society invites you to join us for the Spring Migration Bird Walk Series at Lake Fayetteville — casual, drop-in morning walks led by local birders at one of the best all-around birding hotspots in NWA. We'll be meeting every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from April 29 through May 17 to catch the peak of spring migration as warblers and other travelers pass through. Meet us at the North Shore Disc Golf Course parking lot (GPS: 36.13853, -94.13505) at 6:30 AM — no registration, no experience needed, just bring your binoculars and a sense of curiosity. We'd love to see you out there!
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Spring at Ninestone Land Trust - Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will host a spring migration hike around Ninestone Land Trust in Carroll County (GPS: 36.227713, -93.547752) on Saturday, May 9th, at 9:00 AM. An affiliate of the Ozark Land Trust, Ninestone protects 412 acres of unique and valuable habitats: a waterfall that cascades over sandstone kettles into Piney Creek, classical Ozark upland fields, sandstone glades, soaring bluff lines, stands of mixed hardwoods and native shortleaf pines. Ninestone founder and steward Judy Griffith will lead participants on a hike to identify and enjoy migrating birds and other native flora and insects, enjoy Piney Creek and picturesque bluffs, and visit glade restoration areas. Expect the hike to cover ~1.5 miles across a mix of formal and informal soft-surface trails. Some walking near high cliff areas and moderate scrambling over boulders is involved in completing the hike loop, but participants are welcome to turn back at any point and enjoy the waterfall from the comfort of the porch. After the hike, we’ll have lunch overlooking the waterfall, so bring food for yourself and/or something to share with others.
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Cerulean Warblers at the Walton Preserve - Saturday, June 6th, 2026
At 410 acres, the Rob and Melani Walton Nature Preserve is part of a large area of undeveloped, protected woodlands along the north side of Beaver Lake. Taylor Long will lead an expedition through this preserve on Saturday, June 6th beginning at 8:00 AM. Cerulean Warbler and Worm-eating Warbler have been reliable breeders along the north-facing slopes of this preserve, as well as other typical Ozark upland breeders like Yellow-throated Vireo and Scarlet Tanager. This trip will involve 2-3 hours of hiking up to 3 miles on uneven and moderately steep terrain. Good hiking shoes, water, snacks, and insect repellent are a must. There are no restrooms at the trailhead; we recommend stopping at the nearby Short Stop General Store in Garfield for restrooms and provisions before and after the hike. The exact location of the preserve parking lot is GPS 36.442745, -93.950241.
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Field trips for June-July will be posted soon!
