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6/15/25 - In case you missed it, check today's Democrat-Gazette pg 7A for an interesting article on how some cities are using a vacuum system and underground tubes to replace garbage pickup trucks, reducing air pollution and cutting diesel emissions.
4/23/25 - W - Sierra Club Board of Directors Election - Deadline for casting your vote. Members should have recently received a ballot for the annual Sierra Club Board of Directors election. In 2024, of the ballots distributed, 7% were returned; of those, 72% were returned by mail and 28% via internet. Annual elections occur each year in the Spring. If you want a voice is setting priorities for the Sierra Club, you need to review background of the candidates and VOTE in the annual election. Most members now receive a ballot via e-mail.
3/25/25 – Tu 4:30 to 6:30 pm– Sherwood – AR-DoT Public Involvement Meeting will gather input on a proposed plan to improve the Jacksonville-Cato Road.
3/20/25 - Th – Cabot, Lonoke County - Starting at 4:30 pm - AR-DoT Public Involvement Meeting to discuss modifications at the intersection of Hwy 5 and Mountain Springs Rd. For more info, go to ardot.gov/publicmeetings or check the Sunday 3/9 Democrat-Gazette pg 3B.
3/19/2025 - NLR - Most of Burns Park (NLR) was closed following the tornado two years ago, during which the park lost around 10,000 trees. Prior to the tornado, the park had around 10 miles of hiking/biking trails. Many of these trails were destroyed by the vehicles removing the downed trees. Volunteers have since rebuilt most of the trails that were destroyed although some of the trails have been changed to avoid low areas that were subject to flooding. Work on the trails is on-going and all trails should be open later this year.
The 100+ year old, three-story, former-orphanage building - an NLR landmark east of Burns Park now called the St. Joseph Center - was damaged by a fire this Thursday afternoon. For the last dozen years, a non-profit has been operating the property as an urban farm education center. All of the property, including a hiking trail between the Center and Camp Robinson is likely closed temporarily because of the fire.
3/11/25 - Tu – NLR - Starting at 4:30 pm - AR-DoT Public Involvement Meeting on proposed widening of Hwy 365 from I-40 to Marche Rd. For more info, go to ardot.gov/publicmeetings or check the Sunday 3/9 Democrat-Gazette pg 5B.
2/23-25/2025 - The AR Office of Outdoor Recreation in conjunction with the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism will be hosting the 2nd Annual Arkansas Outdoor Economy Summit in Bentonville. Save the date and join for a couple of days of engaging discussions, networking opportunities and inspiring presentations. This year’s summit will build on the success of last year’s event, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, opportunities and challenges within Arkansas' vibrant outdoor economy.