Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center

06/08/2026

With the conclusion of our YSS practices the new operating hours of the Shotgun range are as follows:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Range fees are $4.00 per round
Please check in at the range office when you arrive.

05/25/2026

One week left to apply! We're looking for an Educator to join our team! Applications close on June 1. We are looking for someone who:
🎣 Is passionate about hunting, fishing, and conservation in Arkansas
🐍 Loves working with live animal ambassadors
🎒 Thrives in both classroom and outdoor settings
Grandview Prairie Nature Center is part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and sits within one of the most unique natural landscapes in the state. Every day here is a little different — and a lot of fun.
If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment, send us a message, or visit https://jobs.agfc.com/postings/posting/3679/ to learn more and apply.
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05/20/2026

We have secured funding, and the $75 fee has been waived.

Pollinator Camp will be held June 11th-13th at the Grandview Prairie Nature Center in Columbus.
Registration is required. The Google Form must be submitted. After completing the form, please return to your cart and check out. https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1004

05/18/2026

We're looking for an Educator to join our team! Applications close on June 1, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by. We are looking for someone who:

🐍 Loves working with live animal ambassadors
🌾 Is passionate about connecting southwest Arkansas school groups with outdoor education opportunities
🎒 Thrives in both classroom and outdoor settings

Grandview Prairie Nature Center is part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and sits within one of the most unique natural landscapes in the state. Every day here is a little different — and a lot of fun.

If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment, send us a message, or visit https://jobs.agfc.com/postings/posting/3679/ to learn more and apply.

Share this post and help us find our next great team member! 💚

05/14/2026

Boater Ed class in Texarkana!

Reminder scan QR Code to register for class.
Do you need a Boating License in Arkansas?
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, operating a motorboat, PWC, or sailboat in Arkansas is required by law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

05/12/2026

Branch Out with Ecotourism
Ecotourism isn’t just about nature—it’s about people, jobs, and communities. This hands-on workshop invites PK–12 educators to “branch out” and explore how outdoor experiences connect to Arkansas’s economy and quality of life. Returning participants will "leaf" with new resources to take back to the classroom and enjoy new site-specific adventures.

Join Economics Arkansas and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission for an interactive learning adventure at Grandview. We will explore ecotourism, examine real-world connections between natural resources and local economies, and engage in activities that help bring your students’ economic knowledge to new heights.

Adventure—and learning—awaits. Sign up today and turn the great outdoors into your next great lesson.

Upon successful completion, Arkansas PK-12 educators under contract for the 26-27 school year will receive:

6 hours of ADE-approved professional development credit

Ready-to-use resources

$50 eCheck stipend

Lunch will be provided

Only registered teachers may attend the workshop (no children, please)

Registration Link: https://trainings.economicsarkansas.org/trainings/487

05/08/2026

🐝 Don’t miss the buzz! 🌸

Have you ever wondered what's really happening in your garden? Join us for Pollinator Camp — a weekend getaway designed for women who want to connect with nature and learn to support the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that keep our world blooming.

📍 Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Columbus, AR
📅 June 11–13, 2026

This is a Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) event — a program built to give women hands-on outdoor skills in a welcoming, no-experience-needed setting. Whether you're a backyard gardener or just curious about the natural world around you, this camp is for you.

Spots are limited — register today!
👉 https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/1004

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

We're looking for an Educator to join our team here at the nature center in Columbus, AR. This role is a great fit for someone who:

🐍 Loves working with live animal ambassadors
🌾 Is passionate about connecting southwest Arkansas school groups with the outdoor education opportunities
🎒 Thrives in both classroom and outdoor settings

Grandview Prairie Nature Center is part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and sits within one of the most unique natural landscapes in the state. Every day here is a little different — and a lot of fun.

If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment, send us a message, or visit https://jobs.agfc.com/postings/posting/3679/ to learn more and apply.

Share this post and help us find our next great team member! 💚

05/03/2026

Next stop South Regionals!! Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting this Youth Shooting Sports program.