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Adventure Days for Kids: Learn, Play, and Help Nature
Arkansas, USATuesday, July 28, 2026
1️⃣ Shooting & Archery Competition
When: First day of summer
Where: Springdale, Fort Smith & Ponca nature centers
Who: Students K‑12
- Slingshots, archery & fishing casts
- Each challenge completed individually
2️⃣ Hunter‑Education Class
When: Next Saturday (10 hrs)
Where: Natural Dam Church
Who: Anyone 8+ born after 1969 (state‑required)
- Covers hunting safety rules
3️⃣ Prescribed Burner Training
When: Aug 6–7
Where: Hunt Family Nature Center
- Day 1: Classroom instruction
- Day 2: Live fire demonstration
Note: Proper safety attire required
4️⃣ Botanical Print Art Session
When: Aug 8
Where: Hunt Family Nature Center
- Children ≥6 create prints with blue & white ink
- Supplies provided; registration needed
5️⃣ Ozark Natural Science Center Happy Hour
When: Aug 11
Where: Local brewery
- Drinks sold; proceeds support center programs
- Direct donations welcomed
6️⃣ Other Highlights
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Aug 15 | Citizen science water‑clarity day at Beaver Lake |
| Every Saturday | Free canoeing in Fort Smith |
| Ongoing | Wildlife art exhibit |
Extras:
- Volunteer sign‑ups online for the science center.
- Fishing rods available from Bentonville Public Library.
- Game & Fish Commission offers instructor training for hunter‑education teachers.
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