The Grassroots Grazing Group is hosting their annual conference at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center on January 18th, 2025!

This conference is open to the public and those interested in regenerative farming practices like rotational grazing and co-grazing livestock.

The stormwater subcommittee focuses on stormwater in the Illinois River Watershed. This meeting will include:

• Program Updates from the Green Infrastructure Program, and upcoming programs.

• A discussion and request for input on other urban stormwater management projects and initiatives.

Join IRWP staff for some invasive removal at the sanctuary! This is a family friendly event that is perfect for both beginners with little experience or seasoned experts.

All Conservation and Environmental Education partners are welcome to attend the NWA Nature Network Holiday Happy Hour on December 9th at the Kessler Mountain Nature Center. Thanks to NWALT for co-hosting this event with ONSC. 

1725 Smoke House Trail, Fayetteville AR 72701

Drinks and snacks will be provided

Join us for Christmas in Cave Springs on December 7th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for holidays festivities, crafts, and even a special appearance from the Grinch himself!

Join us for a volunteer day at our sanctuary in Cave Springs on Friday, November 22nd from 2:00 - 4:00 pm!

Sarah Alvey and Taylor Hills will be leading an invasive removal workshop. Since the ground is soft from the rain, it is a perfect time to pull some shallow rooted shrubs like Chinese privet or bush honeysuckle.

Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed. This cleanup is a special one in honor of a young steward who wanted to have a cleanup for her birthday party, we are so happy to see this passion for improving their local environment!

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is attending the Insect Festival of Arkansas at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) is excited to host Science Hour at the Ivory Bill Brewery in Siloam Springs on Saturday, November 2nd. Join us to learn about our water quality assessments being done on Sager Creek in Siloam Springs!

With support from the City of Fayetteville, IRWP, and Mount Sequoyah we have partnered with FlowState LLC to implement stormwater management practices on their campus. This project will not only help manage runoff and enhance the landscape but will also feature a series of velocity-reducing drop structures and showcase some rare native species. We will start with introductions, followed by a walking tour of the project to discuss the approach to long-term maintenance, answer questions, and network. This event is open to the public. Please RSVP.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) is excited to partner with Mt. Sequoyah to bring a large-scale green infrastructure project to the Mt. Sequoyah Center, and we need your help to make it happen! This initiative will improve stormwater management and water quality while enhancing the natural beauty of the area.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) is excited to host a 'Native Plants & Pints: Landscape Design for Water Quality' at the Ivory Bill Brewery in Siloam Springs on Saturday, October 12th. Join us to learn about rain gardens, native plant species, and other green infrastructure practices while enjoying local brews!

IRWP and Fossil Cove Brewing Co. are hosting a cleanup along Scull Creek in Fayetteville for Pick Up Where You Play.

IRWP and Love Siloam are hosting a cleanup along Sager Creek in Siloam Springs for Pick Up Where You Play.

IRWP and Love Siloam are hosting a cleanup along Spring Creek in Springdale for Pick Up Where You Play.

We welcome the public to join us as we watch three Eastern Screech Owls from the Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center be released into our sanctuary in Cave Springs.

Pick Up Where You Play is hosting a cleanup at Lake Fayetteville.

In partnership with the city of Springdale, we will be installing 5,000 native plants for a detention pond naturalization. It is a great chance to get familiar with Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development methods!

Pick Up Where You Play is hosting a cleanup along Lee Creek at Devil’s Den State Park.

In partnership with Ozark Natural Science Center, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership will be installing 1,500 native plants and shrubs in two rain gardens.

Public Input Meeting for the Upper Illinois River Conservation-Based Master Plan - share your thoughts on the future of river access along Osage Creek and the Upper Illinois River.

In partnership with the city of Springdale, we will be installing 5,000 native plants for a detention pond naturalization. It is a great chance to get familiar with Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development methods!

Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed.

The next Water Webinar is hosted by the Beaver Watershed Alliance, and this webinar is focused on War Eagle Creek, river restoration, and mussel ecology. AGFC Stream Habitat Coordinator Sean Saunders will join us to speak about the restoration details of the project, as well as the benefits of barrier removals and stream restoration. AGFC Malacologist, Dr. Kendall Moles, will also join us to discuss the ecology of mussels and the work done at the War Eagle restoration sites to collect over 2,000 mussels.

Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed.

Join us to help remove invasive plant species at our Lake Sanctuary in Cave Springs!

Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed.