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From Forest to Table: Fall Foraging Basics
Join guest presenter Tim Hammer for a hands-on fall foraging class at Kessler Mountain — a presentation, Q&A, and guided foraging hike through the woods.
October 2026 Ozark Exploration: Fall Foliage at Wishing Rock
The Ozarks are alive with color! Join us on a stunning hike to Wishing Rock along the Boti Trail, where the reds, oranges, and golds of autumn will take your…
5th Annual Bear Hollow Hootenanny
ONSC's annual fundraiser! Join us for a weekend of live music, delicious food, camping (limited lodging available - book early), and community at the Main…
Fall Fun with Fungi
Location: ONSC's Lake Fayetteville campus. Join Instructor Jay Justice to learn common fall mushrooms. Class includes a lecture, foray, and mushroom…
November 2026 Ozark Exploration: Native American History
Follow the trails of Bear Hollow Natural Area and explore the history of the Osage and other Native American peoples who lived in the Ozarks long before us.…
2026 Fall Mycology Workshop
Spend the weekend with mycologist Jay Justice and mushroom educator Mike Snyder for guided forays, hands-on identification, and mycocentric meals in the Ozarks.
November 2026 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Nest & Nook Hunting
November Theme: Nest & Nook Hunting 🍂🪹With leaves falling, nature’s secrets are easier to spot! Search for nests, animal homes, and wildlife signs like deer…
December 2026 Ozark Exploration: Winter Wonders
❄️Celebrate the shortest days of the year with a winter wonderland hike! Learn to identify trees in winter, spot animal tracks and scat, and explore the magic…
2026 Rock 'n Roll Geology Bus Tour
Ever wondered why the hills rise, the valleys dip, or why those layered rock bluffs appear just so? This trip is your chance to discover the answers—all while…
December 2026 Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Winter Solstice Wonderland
December Theme: Winter Solstice Wonderland ❄️Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a winter wonderland hike! Learn to identify trees in winter, spot…
Journey Through Time: Kessler Mountain Rock City Geology Hike
🌍 Join geologists Chris Moyer & Mac McGilvery for a guided hike of the Rock City and Fayetteville Traverse trails at Kessler Mountain! 🏞️ Discover…