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Preserving 10,000 acres in northwest Arkansas, the unexpected nature of public art

By Raven Cook,

Kyle Kellams, Jasper Logan, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published January 17, 2024 at 1:31 PM CST

On today's show, the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust and their work to protect 10,000 acres of land. Also, Griffin Loop wants you to come to his art without preconceived ideas. Plus, Ryan Rogers’ degrees in physics and theoretical chemistry don’t tell his whole story.

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Raven Cook

Reflections in Black is a weekly segment on Ozarks at Large, hosted by Raven Cook. Reflections in Black is dedicated to exploring the legacy of Black Americans, both in the United States and around the globe, by providing resources for understanding and hope for all people.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Jasper Logan

Jasper Logan is KUAF's community engagement manger.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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