Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW) at Hobbs State Park

Hobbs State Park is hosting a special event this Saturday.

Saturday, January 20^th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Special Event: W.O.W.W.! (Wonders of Winter Wildlife): Cure your cabin fever with this special event at the Hobbs Visitor Center! Everyone is welcome to partake in a hot beverage and make s’more at the pavilion.  Event sponsors: Bluebird Shed and 3-D Pet Products.

9:00 – 3:00: Interactive tabletop booths: Come and go as you please at these booths: mammal furs and skulls; bald eagles; winter wildlife survival strategies; kids craft table; the Wild Bird Café (make a treat for the birds).

9:00 – 10:45: Birds & Breakfast: See live songbirds captured in the park by ornithologists and then help them release the birds after learning more about them. Breakfast snacks, juice and coffee will be provided.

11:00 – 12:00: Live Birds of Prey Program: See several live birds of prey and learn about their fascinating life histories. Presented by Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation.

1:00 – 2:00: Bald Eagle Program: January is Eagle Awareness Month and Mike Martin, noted Arkansas wildlife photographer, will present his beautiful program on bald eagles using his extraordinary photographs.  He will share some interesting facts about our nation's symbol, an overview of their life cycle, their behavior, viewing locations in Arkansas, along with interesting stories of his encounters while photographing them.  Recommended age 8+

1:00 – 2:00: Squirrels: Nutty Forest Friends & Busy-Tailed Benefits: January 21st is National Squirrel Day! Did you know a group of unrelated squirrels is called a scurry? Can you spot a drey? (squirrel nest) Join Park Interpreter Trish for an easy .25-mile hike around the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail and learn more about 3 of Arkansas’ squirrel species and how they are the unsung heroes of the forest. There will also be a visit from a “special squirrel” during the hike! All ages welcome.

2:15 – 3:00: Arkansas Wildlife Jeopardy: Test your knowledge of Arkansas wildlife and join Park Interpreter Chris, your host, for a special version of the Jeopardy game show. The top scorers in each round will win a prize.

For additional information call:  479-789-5000

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About Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area heads the list as the largest of Arkansas’s 52 state parks with a 12,054-acre tract of Ozark landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Reservoir.  It is a significant component of the northwest Arkansas ecosystem with carefully managed human impact.

Highlights of this day-use park include a diverse, 54-mile trail system constructed for hiking, running, ADA, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails.  The Park offers 11 primitive campsites, six available to mountain bikers, the first of their kind in northwest Arkansas.  Hobbs is the only state park in Arkansas to allow regulated hunting.  The visitor center includes exhibits about the park’s natural resources, limestone landscape, and history.  Interpretive programs and workshops are offered throughout the year.

About Arkansas State Parks

Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 54,400 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. The system includes 1,100 buildings (including 183 historic structures), six National Historic Landmarks, a National Natural Landmark, 16 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and War Memorial Stadium.

The state parks have 1,800 campsites, 1,050 picnic sites, 208 cabins, five lodges, and 415 miles of trails. Eight million visitors annually come from all regions of the country. Park staffs provide over 42,000 education programs, activities, and special events to more than 700,000 participants each year.

Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism, and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more about everything we have to offer.

The above is a press release from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.