Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

09/12/2026

We have a ton of awesome items available at the swap meet today! Duck decoys🦆 camo clothes🍂, and one of the most impressive fishing lure🎣 collections we’ve ever seen and much more! Come out and buy or trade for some new to you, outdoor gear!

09/11/2026

Happy September! Are you looking for something to do tomorrow? Don't forget, our Outdoor Gear Swap Meet from 11am to 3pm. Keep a look out for our post in the morning for a preview of available items!
Here is our full slate of family friendly activities for tomorrow, Sept 12th, 2026.
🦌11:00am- 3:00pm Outdoor Gear Swap Meet
🐟2:00pm Critter Crunch, fish feeding
🎯2:30pm Archery

09/09/2026

Get your Hunter Education certification before you get out in the woods this year 🏹🦌
Join our educator for a FREE Hunter Education Course on September 26th from 7:00am- 6:00pm. Registration is required for this class🌲

Register Here: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1361

09/06/2026

🚨🚨 Do you have outdoor gear taking up space in your garage that you no longer use?
We are hosting an Outdoor Gear Swap Meet at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center on Saturday, September 12th from 11 am – 3 pm, and WE NEED VENDORS! That means you and your outdoor gear 🐛🐦🦋
If you have gently used hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or general recreational supplies that need a new home, this is your chance to clear out the garage or closet and make a little extra cash.
Examples of gear could include: hunting clothes, fishing rods, archery equipment, kayaks, boat motors, hiking gear, or vintage duck decoys or fishing lures. We also would welcome handmade goods such as knives or crappie jigs.
Email [email protected] for your application to set up a vendor table

09/05/2026

🔥🔥Due to the heat index today we will not be having our canoe and kayak program.

We will be having lasershot🎯 in the multi-purpose room from 10:30am-11:30am in its place

Send a message to learn more

09/03/2026

The Nature Center will be closed tomorrow, September 4th, for meetings. We will re-open Saturday, September 5th at 8:30am ⭐

Please continue to enjoy the lake and hike the trails while our building is closed 🐛🌲

09/01/2026

September Upcoming Events:
All events are FREE and do not require registration unless otherwise stated🌼🐦
Daily: Critter Crunch Animal Feeding at 2:00 pm🐢
Weekly:
🚣Canoe and Kayak Program- Saturdays from 11:30am-1:30pm *weather permitting*
🏹Archery Saturdays at 2:30 pm🏹
September 4th- Nature Center Closed for meetings🌤
September 12th- Outdoor Gear Swap Meet 11:00am- 3:00pm🎯
September 26th- Hunters Education- 7:00am-6:00pm 🦌 Registration is Required
https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1361
For more information or to register for these events please visit https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/ or call 501-710-628

08/30/2026

🚨🚨 Do you have outdoor gear taking up space in your garage that you no longer use?
We are hosting an Outdoor Gear Swap Meet at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center on Saturday, September 12th from 11 am – 3 pm, and WE NEED VENDORS! That means you and your outdoor gear 🐛🐦🦋
If you have gently used hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or general recreational supplies that need a new home, this is your chance to clear out the garage or closet and make a little extra cash.
Examples of gear could include: hunting clothes, fishing rods, archery equipment, kayaks, boat motors, hiking gear, or vintage duck decoys or fishing lures. We also would welcome handmade goods such as knives or crappie jigs.
Email [email protected] for your application to set up a vendor table.

08/28/2026

Here is a sneak peek of our Walk Down Memory Lane, ready for you and your family to visit tomorrow, Saturday August 29th, for our 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Anniversary Specials:
- Walk Down Memory Lane: Head to the MP Room to view our special photo trail highlighting 20 years of memories!
- "20 for 20" Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Grab the family and see if you can complete our special anniversary hunt, and pick up a prize at the front desk if you can!
- Special Selfie Props - you won't want to miss!

Saturday Regular Programs:
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Canoe & Kayak on the water, weather permitting
- 2:00 PM: Fish Feeding
- 2:30 PM: Indoor Archery