Potlatch Cook’s Lake Nature Center

Potlatch Cook’s Lake Nature Center Potlatch Cook's Lake Nature Center near Casscoe is a perfect destination for you and your students.

Along with scheduled educational programs, trails for hiking, birding and photo opportunities are available. Around 40 of the 52 weekends in the year, public programs are offered (please check our on-line calendar) as well as Teacher In-service, Audubon and Scout opportunities and conservation-minded programs are welcomed. This conservation education facility operates under a joint agreement betwe

en the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. It is 20 miles southeast of Stuttgart on the White River National Wildlife Refuge. The 72-acre facility is surrounded by 1,800 acres of upland and bottomland hardwood forest that includes a 3-mile long oxbow lake and a 40-acre green timber reservoir.

It’s going to be a great weekend to do a little fishing. The lake is officially open Fridays and Saturdays- 8am-4pm for ...
03/13/2026

It’s going to be a great weekend to do a little fishing. The lake is officially open Fridays and Saturdays- 8am-4pm for youth under 16 (2 adults) and Mobility Impaired (2 others). Please see AGFC website for Mobility Impaired Permit Restrictions.

Please call 501-404-2321 for more information and possible closures.

Do you like summer sausage but do not know where to begin with making your own from your harvested wild game? This hands...
03/11/2026

Do you like summer sausage but do not know where to begin with making your own from your harvested wild game? This hands-on class will introduce you to the equipment needed and the process to make your own at home. Participants will also get to sample various types of wild game summer sausage.
Use the link below to register.
https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/738

02/05/2026

Time is running out - show us your favorite furry friend in the field! Submit the best picture of your hunting hound in action by midnight on this Sunday, February 8, 2026, for a chance to win a gift card for outdoor gear. These skilled pups are a vital part of Arkansas's hunting tradition, helping hunters pursue waterfowl, deer, upland game, and furbearers.
Remember, only entries via the form qualify, so click the following link to 'Sign Up' to enter by midnight on Sunday. https://tinyurl.com/HuntingBuddies

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsman in your life? Or someone who just likes reading? We still have a few of...
12/02/2025

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsman in your life? Or someone who just likes reading? We still have a few of these left. Inbox us for more details and to secure yours.
$20.00

Interested in learning more about becoming a School of Conservation Leadership School. Reach out to us so we can talk ab...
11/20/2025

Interested in learning more about becoming a School of Conservation Leadership School. Reach out to us so we can talk about what it takes...

11/07/2025

November 8 is National STEM Day and we invite you to participate in our statewide social media challenge to celebrate!

Here's how it works:
✅ Post photos on social media of students exploring nature outside.
✅ Include the name of the school/class, the location, and the geolocation.
✅ Make sure you include any STEM tools used during the experience.
✅ Screenshot the post and submit your screenshots via this form: https://trst.in/w66q3n


Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

APPLY by November 7 Thanks to a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Economic Deve...
10/15/2025

APPLY by November 7
Thanks to a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Department of Rural Services, fines collected for wildlife violations are used to fund grants for education.
Grant awards vary across the state depending on the request and the available funds in each county. Most past grant requests were funded at $1,500.
🚌 ELIGIBLE GRANT ACTIVITIES
• Field trips to AGFC nature centers or hatcheries
• AGFC-sanctioned archery and trap programs
• AGFC-sponsored educator workshops
• Schoolyard wildlife and butterfly habitats
• Outdoor classroom supplies
• Wildlife biology or recreation supplies
• Conservation education materials
▶️ https://bit.ly/4hf1lPF

What a great book. Would make a great gift also. Message us to reserve your copy.
09/09/2025

What a great book. Would make a great gift also. Message us to reserve your copy.

📸 ‘River to Ridge’ is a fresh guide to adventure,
– includes the history, characteristics and surprising details about 118 of the agency’s 138 WMAs. 📚 https://bit.ly/3J3eq1z

Order your copy today at www.agfc.com/rivertoridge.

09/09/2025
On September 13 and 20, AGFC will host work days at several Arkansas WMAs to offer the public opportunities to help clea...
09/09/2025

On September 13 and 20, AGFC will host work days at several Arkansas WMAs to offer the public opportunities to help clean up and improve WMAs before hunting season. Check the list of participating WMAs below and visit www.agfc.com/workdays to sign up if you'd like to join us!

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625 Cooks Lake Road
Casscoe, AR
72026

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+15014042321

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