J.D. Willson runs the Willson Lab at the University of Arkansas, overseeing various research projects across NWA. On the afternoon of Friday, April 25th, J.D. will lead up to 10 participants through two ongoing research projects at Woolsey Wet Prairie: one monitoring the snake species that can be found in this unique and scarce habitat, the other monitoring the impact of solar arrays on wildlife communities. The trip involves extensive walking along mowed grass paths and frequent trips off trial through tall brush to flip boards for snakes. Expect up to 2 miles of walking taking roughly two hours.
Meet at the Mt. Sequoyah Retreat Center at 1:00 PM. J.D. will lead the carpool to Woolsey Wet Prairie (~15 minutes drive time). Participants can expect to return to Mt. Sequoyah by 4:00 PM.
From Mt. Sequoyah, take Mission Blvd north then turn left at North St. Follow North St ~1.5 miles until it turns into Wedington Dr. and follow that ~3.2 miles. Turn left onto N. Broyles Ave and keep heading south ~1 mile until you see the sewage treatment plant on the right. Turn right into the treatment plant’s driveway, then park in the small turn-off on the right. The trailhead for the Woolsey Wet Prairie trails begins here. GPS: 36.064387, -94.232421