J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center

We wrapped up our 2026 Advanced Fish Camp this week and we hope our campers had just as much fun as we did! Students spent the week fishing at different lakes, learning new skills and techniques from our educators and a few special guests!

On our final day, students got to go out on boats with some of our educators and Captain Bill Ruby! We can't wait for them to apply everything they learned this week!

Marksmanship Challenge 2026 is happening on August 1st! Kids of all ages are invited to shoot for score at all events around the center, including target and 3D archery, BB gun, slingshot, and casting! Winners and awards will be announced at noon. Learn more at https://www.agfc.com/education/2026-marksmanship-challenge/

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center

Day 1 of our Advanced Fish Camp was a success!

Students started the day with a short lesson from our educator Brett, then spent the rest of their day fishing and learning about the anatomy of different species of fish! We are so excited to see what the rest of the week holds!

Our Nature Center will be closed July 3rd & 4th for the Fourth of July holiday. We hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Fish Camp days 2 and 3 were full of hands-on learning and fun memories! We'll be sad to see these students go but can't wait to see them apply all of the skills they've learned this week!

Students got the opportunity to work together to dissect catfish, identify and sort macros in our creek, enjoy a fresh fried catfish lunch, and learn more about how their actions can impact our environment!

It's never too early to start learning about how you can bring the outdoors into your classroom! Join us for our July professional development days at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center!

Campfires to Classrooms: Outdoor Literacy for Elementary Educators
July 9th @ 9:00 AM - https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1109

We're Going on a Bear Hunt, GIS Edition
July 10th @ 9:00 AM - https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1108

Generation Conservation Summit: Overview
July 13th @ 9:00 AM - https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1107

Day 1 of our Beginner Fish Camp is definitely one for the books!

Our students got to hear from a few of our volunteers as well as some of our Game Warden's. Students got to make take-home fishing lures and snackle boxes, they also got to tour our facility and practice their casting! We can't wait to see what the rest of camp holds!

Calling all teachers and administrators!! Join us for our professional development days to learn more about outdoor conservation!

Outdoor Education Teacher Professional Development
June 18th @ 9:00 AM - McIlroy Madison County WMA - Forum Lookout Tower
https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1022

Administrator's Outdoor Initiative Professional Development
June 19th @ 9:00 AM - McIlroy Madison County WMA - Forum Lookout Tower
https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1080