Beaver Watershed Alliance

Native Tree Planting @ Walker Park
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot, 753 S. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Ready to have a hand in restoring an urban forest? Help us plant native trees and understory shrubs in Walker Park’s forested areas along the Waxhaws disc golf course on Saturday, November 15th from 9:00 am – noon. We’ll be planting locally grown native species provided by the Watershed Conservation Resource Center.
RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Please reach out to volunteer@beaverwatershedalliance.org. All ages are invited to participate!
All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided. Recommended: wear long sleeves, pants, and sturdy shoes. Meet at Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot @ 753 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Coordinates: 36.05425, -94.16145).
This event is in partnership with the US Forest Service, the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, the Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage Association, Arkansas Conservation Corps, the City of Fayetteville, and Beaver Water District.

RESCHEDULED: Riparian Restoration Workshop
2025-11-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR, 72735, United States
This event has been rescheduled from Friday, October 24, to Tuesday, November 18 – Free workshop. Open to city and county staff, businesses, landowners, and the general public. Learn from conservation professionals on how to reduce streambank erosion, combat invasive species, and revegetate riparian areas in both indoor and outdoor classroom environments.
Attendees will receive a copy of Invasive Plants of NWA: A Field Management Guide, and lunch will be provided at no cost.
Learn about:

Plant Identification: Learn native and invasive species common to riparian areas
Invasive Removal Techniques: Hands-on training for removal and control of invasive species threatening riparians
Revegetation and Developing Management Plans: Develop management plans for riparian protection, including what to plant, where, and techniques to revegetate streambanks

Program Partners: Beaver Watershed Alliance, Watershed Conservation Resource Center, Beaver Water District, City of Goshen.
This workshop is part of an EPA 319 grant in the Beaver Lake watershed administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Natural Resource Division.
Registration is free but RSVP required. Email info@beaverwatershedalliance.org or call 479-750-8007 to register and save your spot; seats fill up fast!

Low-Tech Tailgate Talk
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Huntsville-RSVP for Address
Low-Tech Tailgate Talk: Reducing Erosion with Materials from your Own Landscape

Learn how to prevent erosion and improve your land with simple, low-cost solutions!

Heavy rains can carve channels through fields and pastures, washing away valuable soil and changing the landscape. This workshop will show participants how simple low-tech erosion control (LTEC) structures can protect their land, restore natural water flow, and improve water quality—all without the need for heavy machinery or high costs. After the presentation, participants will take a short walk to view several LTEC structures already installed on site and see first-hand how these methods slow water, capture sediment, and restore natural landscape. Lunch will be provided at no cost. RSVP required!

Speakers:

Daniel Hagood, Sr. Ecologist, Beaver Watershed Alliance

Larry Berry, Program Director, Beaver Watershed Alliance
Alliance staff will be available afterward to answer questions and help you sign up for a free Low-Tech Erosion Control Plan for your property. Funding is available to assist with installation.
The workshop will be taking place in Huntsville, approximately one mile north of Walmart. RSVP for the address.
To RSVP, email daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007

Invasive Plant & Litter Removal @ Walker Park
2025-12-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot, 753 S. Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Help us restore urban streams and forests!
Join us for an invasive plant and litter removal volunteer event at Walker Park in Fayetteville on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 PM! Volunteers are welcome to drop-in anytime. We will be removing invasive plant species and litter from this important community park. Help us restore Spout Spring Branch and the urban forests around Walker Park!

All tools, equipment, water, and snacks will be provided. Optional: bring your own water bottle and gloves, these will also be provided! Recommended: wear long-sleeves, pants, and sturdy shoes. Meet at Walker Park Splash Pad parking lot @ 753 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Coordinates:(36.05425, -94.16145).
This event is in partnership with the US Forest Service, the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, the Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage Association, Arkansas Conservation Corps, the City of Fayetteville, and Beaver Water District.
RSVPs appreciated but not required. Email volunteer@beaverwatershedalliance.org or text/call 479-750-8007.

Volunteer Tree Planting in Huntsville
2025-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | FSA Office, 479 N Parrott Dr., Hunstville, AR, 72740, United States
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Join the Alliance and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for a fun-filled day on War Eagle Creek in Huntsville! Learn about riparian areas and gain hands-on experience with planting tree seedlings. The event will be on Monday, December 8th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tools, training, water, and lunch will be provided. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
Participants will meet at the FSA Office, 479 N Parrott Dr., at 9:00 am. We will travel together to the War Eagle Creek Site. Please RSVP by registering HERE, emailing daniel@beaverwatershedalliance.org, or texting/calling 479-750-8007.

This project was funded in part by the America the Beautiful Grant and the State Wildlife Grants Program (CFDA #15.634) (Grant #CFDA# 15.669) of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service through an agreement with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Conservation Easement Workshop for War Eagle Landowners
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Vistitor Center, 20201 AR-12, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Our friends at the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust are hosting a free workshop on December 13th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Visitor Center in Rogers. This workshop will introduce landowners in the War Eagle watershed to the concept of conservation easements, emphasizing their flexibility and long-term benefits. Conservation easements are powerful tools that allow landowners to permanently protect the conservation values of their land, such as water quality, wildlife habitat, working lands, or scenic views, while retaining full ownership and use of the property within the terms of the agreement.
Attendees will learn how easements can be tailored to fit the unique characteristics of their land and personal goals, whether those include ongoing agricultural use, forestry, or natural habitat restoration. NWALT will emphasize how easements can safeguard a landowner’s investments in stewardship and restoration in perpetuity, ensuring that their legacy and conservation values are honored for generations to come.
Through a presentation and a case study of an existing NWALT conservation easement, participants will gain a clear understanding of the practical and legal considerations of easements and the many ways they can support both personal and community conservation goals.
Program / Event Schedule
10:00 AM — Welcome and Catered Breakfast
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM — Presentation: Introduction to Conservation Easements (Evan Johnson)
Click HERE to sign up.
