The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society is a registered
non-profit organization serving the four-county region of
northwest Arkansas -- Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington
counties, committed to Preserving the Natural World in Northwest
Arkansas through Education, Environmental Study and Habitat
Protection.
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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
April 25th-27th, 2025 - AAS Spring Convention
The Arkansas Audubon Society hosts state-wide conventions each spring and fall, and this spring, they're bringing the convention to Northwest Arkansas! Join this great gathering of birders from around the state from Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th at the beautiful Mt. Sequoyah Retreat Center in Fayetteville. The convention includes field trips, speakers, and socializing. Register before March 25th to qualify for the Early Bird registration rate!
Learn More and Register Here
Convention Field Trips
NWAAS is coordinating field trips for the convention, with all trips led by local birders. To attend a field trip you must sign up as part of the convention registration. Click the links below to see full details for each trip.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 - Birders Weekend at Devil's Den
The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society and Devil's Den State Park will host a field trip on Saturday, May 3, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. This walk is part of Devil's Den's Annual Birder Weekend that takes place May 3-4, and will be led by NWA bird expert Joe Neal. This is peak migration, so we'll be on the lookout for all the dazzling warblers, tanagers, vireos, and other migrant birds that can be seen at this time of year. Expect to walk ~1 mile on paved surfaces. Meet in the parking area at the lower Devil's Den Trailhead on the south side of Lee Creek bridge on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM (coordinates: 35.781349, -94.249876). The walk generally lasts a couple of hours.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2025 - Cerulean Warblers at Rob & Melanie Walton Preserve
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. University of Arkansas Ornithology professor Jen Mortensen will lead an expedition through this preserve on Saturday, May 17th 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 and July will be posted in May.
