Community Calendar
The Community Calendar is color coded.
- Dark red – webinars and virtual learning
- Dark blue – workshops and conference
- Light green – community events and student-focused events
March 2026 03mar6:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Virtual Workshop Series: Mentorship in the WildOnline Learning Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety together to deliver life changing educational opportunities for youth? With a passion for outdoor education and leadership, join Court Rustemeyer as he shares his wisdom, bringing close to 20 years of experience in creating transformative educational experiences that blend adventure, learning, and growth. Facilitator Court Rustemeyer is an accomplished outdoor educator, writer, presenter, and consultant dedicated to inspiring deeper connections with nature through experiential learning. With nearly 20 years of experience, Court blends adventure-based education with practical strategies to empower educators, students, and organizations to lead with purpose and embrace the power of the outdoors. March 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) 06marAll Day07AEEA's Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference March 6 & 7, 2026
Fairfield Bay Conference CenterFairfield Bay, Arkansas
Join AEEA for interactive, interesting, and fun professional Fairfield Bay Conference Center Join AEEA for interactive, interesting, and fun professional development. For more details and registration, see our conference page. March 6, 2026 - March 7, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-06:00) 17mar9:00 am4:00 pmArkansas Woods & Water WorkshopProfessional Development Workshop Tuesday, March 17, 20269:00 am – 3:30 pmAGFC’s Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center851 Conservation Lane, Yellville, AR 72687 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Fee: $30 payable at the workshop via cash or credit card Join Project Learning Tree and Project WET for a fun, interactive and educational professional development workshop focusing on Arkansas’s Woods and Water resources. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities focusing on our forests, lakes, rivers and streams. This unique workshop will feature two internationally recognized interdisciplinary curricula – Project WET and Project Learning Tree. Participants will receive two activity guides filled with hands-on activities — all correlated to state and national education frameworks. Both curricula align with the High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) frameworks for outstanding supplemental materials. Project WET provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand and teach about one of our planet’s most Project Learning Tree helps students learn about our natural and created environment, and understand their roles and Participants are asked to please bring lunch as lunch and food options are limited in the area. Questions: Contact Heather Pitman at heather.pitman@agfc.ar.gov. March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) AGFC's Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center April 2026 16apr8:00 am4:00 pmForestry is for the Birds WorkshopProfessional Development Workshop Arkansas PLT will be hosting a unique PD opportunity this fall on a special topic featuring Project Learning Tree’s Together for Birds and Project WILD’s Flying WILD Activity Guides Arkansas PLT will be hosting a unique PD opportunity this fall on a special topic featuring Project Learning Tree’s Together for Birds and Project WILD’s Flying WILD Activity Guides – just in time for National Bird Day celebrated on October 11. April 16, 2026 This one-day professional development workshop features field birding sessions, a guided walking tour of Warren Prairie Natural Area, hands-on activities, and presentations by birding and habitat specialists. Participants will explore Project Learning Tree’s Together for Birds curriculum, developed in collaboration with the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). The workshop offers practical classroom and outdoor field investigation experiences focused on bird biology, conservation, and habitat. Activities are designed for grades K–8 but are easily adaptable for older students. Question: Contact Rob Beadel at rbeadel@arkforests.org. April 16, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) 22aprAll DaySOAR Sustainability Conference April 22, 2026Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, Arkansas
Southern Arkansas working together to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow!The SOAR Southern Arkansas working together to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow! Session Proposals: The conference research committee invites you to submit your works, including posters, presentations, abstracts, and articles, to the SOAR 2026 conference. Everyone located or working in South Arkansas is invited to submit a proposal for a session. Conference planners are looking for representation from students, faculty members, businesses, organizations, and government, related to the idea of sustainability. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 27, for inclusion in the conference. For more details and registration, see the SOAR Conference page. April 22, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00) May 2026 05may5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. May 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 12may5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. May 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 19may5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. May 19, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 26may5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. May 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 June 2026 02jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 09jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 16jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 23jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 23, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 30jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 July 2026 30jun5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. June 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 07jul5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. July 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 14jul5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. July 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 21jul5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. July 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 28jul5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. July 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 August 2026 04aug5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. August 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 11aug5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. August 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764 18aug5:00 pm7:00 pmTerrific Tuesday NightsSymposium Every Tuesday evening in the summer5:00 – 7:30 pmBotanical Garden of the Ozarks4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764 Every Tuesday evening in the summer Fee: Free Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, educational, summer series hosted at the Garden on select Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30pm throughout the summer. Each of the nights has a uniquely exciting theme (see below). This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. and Experience Fayetteville. Questions: Contact Ann at 479-750-2620. August 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764Event Details
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AGFC’s Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center
851 Conservation Lane, Yellville, AR 72687
Qualifies for 6 hours of ADE-approved PD credit
vital resources—water. Our “Foundations of Water Education” guide is meticulously designed for educators, environmental
enthusiasts, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of water systems and promote sustainable practices.
This guide covers a wide range of topics including water cycles, conservation techniques, water quality management, and the
social and economic impacts of water usage.
responsibilities within it. PLT teaches about trees, forests, wildlife, water, recycling, climate science, and green careers.
PLT’s interdisciplinary curricula supports the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Outdoor
Education Initiative.To Register: email Rob Beadel at rbeadel@arkforests.org.
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8:00 am – 4:00 pm
PotlatchDeltic Forester’s Building
822 W. Pine Street
Warren, AR 71671
Fee: $30 workshop only or $80 workshop plus lodging on 4/15
Qualifies for 8 hours of ADE-approved PD credit 
To Register: https://www.arkforests.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2028944&group=
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April 22, 2026
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, Arkansas
The SOAR conference is focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow for South Arkansas. Founded by a community alliance of educational, business, and public organizations located in Magnolia, Arkansas membership, participation, and support is open to all interested in promoting a better South Arkansas. Our upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. SOAR Stars will be awarded to businesses, organizations, people, and public agencies making progress on these goals.Time
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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville AR 72764To Register: No registration necessary. This is a free event.
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AEEA members and partners are invited to submit community events or professional development opportunities.