Lake Fayetteville is one of NWA’s top hotspots for experiencing spring migration. This popular regional park comprises 458 acres of water, woods, and prairie habitats in which 264 bird species have been documented on eBird. On the morning of Saturday, April 25th, Kenny Younger and Jeremy Cohen will lead up to 15 participants around the north shore of the lake (North Shore Disc Golf Course and ONSC Environmental Center Trails). Expect 2-3 miles of walking over grass and dirt trails and uneven surfaces. Hiking shoes, bug spray, and water/snacks are recommended. The proximity to our convention location (<15 minutes) makes this a convenient one-stop-shop for a great local birding experience.
This Saturday morning trip will depart from Mount Sequoyah at 7:00 AM. Meet Kenny Younger and Jeremy Cohen at Millar Hall at 6:45 AM for a prompt departure. Kenny and Jeremy will lead the carpool to Lake Fayetteville (~15 minutes drive time). Expect to return around 11:00 AM.
Take Assembly Rd and make a quick left on Dogwood Ln, then follow it down the mountain to make a left on E Lafayette St. Follow Lafayette West for a half mile until you reach College Ave, then turn right. Head North on College for 4.8 miles (past the NWA Mall) until you reach W Lakeview Dr. Turn right on W Lakeview Dr. and follow it East for 1 mile to the entrance for the Ozark Natural Science Center Environmental Center parking lot on the right. Proceed through the gate, across the bike trail, and into the gravel parking lot. This lot is typically closed to the public, but we have arranged for special access to park here. The exact location of the ONSC Environmental Center parking lot is GPS: 36.140502, -94.126363.