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
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 - Shorebirds on Sharp Chapel Rd
This trip is a collaboration between NWAAS and the Fort Smith Birding group, and will be led by Fort Smith birder Matt Matlock. Meet at the Alma McDonalds at 7:00 AM on Saturday, April 12th. Since Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began managing Sharp Chapel Road for waterfowl-focused wetland units, it has become Northwest Arkansas' premier hotspot for shorebird viewing, and mid April is the peak of Spring shorebird migration. We will check Sharp Chapel Road and the surrounding areas for migrating shorebirds primarily, though we will encounter Spring migrants in wooded areas along the way, as well as open grassland and agricultural field habitat. Highlight species observed last year include Prothonotary Warbler, Marbled Godwit, Willet, and American Avocet. Meet at the McDonald's in Alma at 7:00am and plan to leave promptly at 7:05am. We will carpool as much as possible, due to nature of the roads and parking along the way. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots (bonus if they are waterproof) and bring sunscreen, insect repellant, and water/snacks. Expect the trip to last about three hours.
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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
More details coming soon...
Field trips for June and July will be posted in May.
