SUMMERTIME FUN at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center
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Join us for SUMMERTIME Fun at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center!!
600 E. Lawson Road Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-933-6787 www.crowleysridge.org
June 18 – 28 Activities:
Student Wildlife Art Exhibit is on display through the month of June.
Tuesday, June 18 –
1:30pm – 2:30pm Mammals of Arkansas
Learn about the mammals that call the natural state home!
Wednesday, June 19 –
1:30pm – 3:00pm Mammal Bandanas
Design your own mammal bandana! All supplies furnished.
Thursday, June 20 –
1:30pm Crankin’ Good Time!
Learn all about fishing lures, how they work, and how they attract fish and make a lure to take home! All supplies will be furnished.
Friday, June 21 –
9:00am – 11:00am Fishing Friday at Craighead Forest Park Family Fishing Area, Access #5
Rods and reels, as well as bait, will be provided on a first come first served basis. Limited supplies available. We will have a drawing for fishing gear at 11:00am for participants only. For ages 15 and younger.
8:30am – 3:30pm Boating Education Class Contact the nature center at 870-933-6787 to register.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must have successfully completed an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat on Arkansas water. The law also affects operators of sailboats.
Saturday, June 22 –
1:30 – 3:00pm Toad Cottages
Not only do toads have a hearty appetite for garden insects and grubs, they are lots of fun to observe! Join us to create a toad cottage for your garden! All supplies will be furnished.
Tuesday, June 25 –
1:30pm – 2:30pm Snakes of Arkansas
Discover the snakes that call the natural state home!
Wednesday, June 26 –
9:00am Join us for a bird hike! Identification guides and binoculars will be provided. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.
1:30pm – 2:30pm Bird Bingo
Join us for an hour of Bird Bingo! Prizes! All ages are welcome.
Thursday, June 27 –
1:30pm – 3:00pm Bird Talk
Learn to identify some of Arkansas’ most common bird vocalizations and create a bird call to take home! All supplies will be furnished.
Friday, June 28 –
9:00am – 11:00am Fishing Friday at Craighead Forest Park Family Fishing Area, Access #5
Rods and reels, as well as bait, will be provided on a first come first served basis. Limited supplies available.
A drawing for fishing gear will be at 11:00am (for participants only). For ages 15 and younger.
Saturday, June 29 –
1:30pm Owls of Arkansas
Discover Arkansas’ native owl species and interesting facts about these creatures of the night.
Contact the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center at 870-933-6787 for more information.