Woolsey Wet Prairie Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland mitigation site and former seasonal wetland associated with tallgrass prairie habitat. Woolsey has an esteemed reputation amongst local birders for delivering special wetland and grassland birds that are difficult to find elsewhere in Northwest Arkansas. On the morning of Saturday, April 26th, local birders Tyler and Mollie Ficker will co-lead up to 15 participants on an exploration of Woolsey, appreciating the wide variety of birds at this special time of year. Participants can expect to walk 2-3 miles across flat, well-maintained mowed grass trails for up to three hours. There are no facilities at this location.
This Saturday morning trip will depart from Mount Sequoyah at 7:00 AM. Meet Tyler & Mollie Ficker at Millar Hall at 6:45 AM for a prompt departure. Tyler and Mollie will lead the carpool to Woolsey (~15 minutes drive time). Expect to return around 11:00 AM.
From Mount 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: 36.064462, -94.232405