Rogers-Lowell Area News

Beaver Watershed Alliance Offering Volunteer Opportunities

Invasive Plant Removal- Devils Eyebrow
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Lost Bridge Marina, Beaver Lake
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Consider visiting Devils Eyebrow for the day and removing some pesky invasive cedar trees. Devils Eyebrow is a scenic natural area located in the northern portion of Beaver Lake by the Indian Creek tributary. This area which is protected by the Arkansas National Heritage Foundation supports one of the highest concentrations of rare plant species in Arkansas with several species typically found far to the north and others that are restricted in distribution and considered globally rare. For this reason, your help is needed removing invasive species that threaten the biodiversity of the area! You can help by removing cedar from along the shoreline, which will be recycled into fish habitat in Beaver Lake.

Directions: 12861 Marina Rd, Garfield, AR 72732
Volunteers will meet at the Lost Bridge Marina at 9 a.m. and will be ferried up the lake by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Gloves, tools, water, snacks, and insect repellent will be provided. Be sure to dress appropriately (pants, closed-toe shoes, and long sleeves are recommended).

For questions or to RSVP contact Nate at nate@beaverwatershedalliance.org or 479-750-8007.

West Fork-White River Cleanup and Brantwood Bluegrass
Saturday, May 19, 2018
West Fork, Winslow, and Fayetteville
9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (lunch provide)

Enjoy a day of bluegrass, stewardship, and food! After the cleanup everyone will meet at Riverside Park in West Fork for free lunch and lively music by Brentwood Bluegrass! Door prices will be raffles off from Pack Rat Outdoor Center and Ozark Natural Foods!

Volunteers can check in at one of the three locations listed above to receive clean up supplies and clean up maps. Contact Melissa Welch at melissa@beaverwatershedalliance.org or call (479) 750-8007 for more information and to RSVP.

Invasive Plant Pull- Mt. Sequoyah
Friday, May 25, 2018
Fayetteville, AR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Mt. Sequoyah Woods is 97-acre green space in Fayetteville which has a shared walking and biking trail system. This green space is close to Fayetteville and is great for a morning jog, afternoon dog walk, or an evening bike ride. Come explore this green while helping to restore the forest to a more natural condition by removing highly invasive plants Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera mackii) and Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense).

For questions or to RSVP contact Nate by email at nate@beaverwatershedalliance.org or by phone at 470-750-8007.