Conservation

Fayetteville's urban forester explains why the mimosa tree is this year's target in the city's annual invasive plant bounty — and how residents can remove one and earn a free native tree or shrub.

A campaign ahead of the March 3 election is urging voters to reject a millage extension for Fayetteville Public Schools for the controversial Ramay school site.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership has secured a federal climate grant to restore more than 500 acres of prairie, wetlands and river cane at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, returning the landscape to its pre-settlement ecology.

On today's show, a new conservation project is bringing the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and UAMS is working to make sure hospitals are better prepared for obstetric emergencies.

Jim and Kathy Rollins were recently recognized for restoring eroding stream banks on War Eagle Creek. Jack Travis tours the area and discusses the project, which helps protect Beaver Lake.

On today's show, a restored stretch of War Eagle Creek shows how conservation work protects farms, habitat, and northwest Arkansas’ drinking water. Also on today's show, Fayetteville store Freckled Hen closes its doors on its own terms.

The Beaver Watershed Alliance recognizes Jim and Kathy Rollins for stream bank restoration work in the War Eagle watershed.

The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust and partners have permanently protected a 769-acre property at the headwaters of the White River in southern Madison County, safeguarding water quality, wildlife habitat and cultural resources for the region.

Fayetteville City Council will consider for a third time a rezoning request tied to the proposed new Ramay Junior High site, as residents raise environmental and traffic concerns ahead of a vote.

National Geographic’s "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs" is now on view at The Momentary, showcasing groundbreaking images, the risks photographers take to capture them, and the deep connections between people and the natural world.