Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers

10/16/2025

07/18/2025

You're invited!!!
HATCHERY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6th
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
@ Norfork Nat’l. Fish Hatchery
Free Admission

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Fly tying, Kiddy Fishing, Archery, Kayaking, BB Gun Range, Gardening, Biking, Enviorscape, Fish Printing, Boating Safety, Macroinvertebrates, Game Scene Investigation and MUCH more

Sponsored by Friends of the Norfork National Fish Hatchery

07/10/2025

Our latest newsletter is now available 📰 ➡️ Click the link to read the full newsletter on our website: https://bit.ly/FORnewsletter

Catch up on recent updates and news from Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers 🌊

07/08/2025

07/02/2025

Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP) is organizing a cleanup along the middle section of the river on July 10. The event runs from 9 to 3, with volunteers scheduled to meet up at the Tyler Bend Pavilion.

Please sign up here to register for this cleanup. https://bnrpartners.org/sign-ups

Join us on Thursday, July 10 at the Tyler Bend Pavilion to kick off our second river clean-up of the year! The Middle River cleanup will target the 5.5 mile stretch from Tyler Bend to Gilbert.

Our friends at Buffalo River Outfitters will provide a limited number of canoes, and those will be allotted to the first people who sign up. You may also bring your own canoe or kayak! Please bring your own lunch, drinks, and whatever tools you think we might need! Shovels, grabbers, and loppers are always handy. We will provide trash bags, gloves, and some snacks.

Please sign up here to register for this cleanup. https://bnrpartners.org/sign-ups Please let us know in the description the following information .

- Will you be bringing your own canoe?

- Do you have a floating partner to share your boat with? If so, please include their name.

We will be in contact with you about the details closer to the date, including any updates regarding inclement weather. See you on the river!

06/25/2025

Dry Run Creek Academy - Rainbow Trout Level Certificate of Achievement is super fun and exciting to learn! Congratulations to Hawk and Fletch! We are so proud of you guys for completing this level!

05/29/2025

Due to sustained high waters in Crooked Creek and the forecast for more rain, we regret that we must cancel our annual Crooked Creek Cleanup. Your safety is always our priority, and the conditions are not favorable for a safe float at this time. Thank you for making plans to participate. We hope to reschedule at a later date.

05/22/2025

🚣‍♂️🌿 Reminder: The Crooked Creek Clean Up (Float Only) is coming up on May 31! 🌿🚣‍♀️

Join us for a rewarding day on the water helping to keep Crooked Creek beautiful and trash-free. It’s a fun and impactful way to give back to nature, meet great people, and enjoy one of our area’s most scenic waterways.

✅ Sign up here: https://friendsoftherivers.org/upcoming-events/crooked-creek-clean-up-sign-up-today/

🌦️ We are monitoring weather conditions closely. If the event is postponed, updates will be posted on the website.

Bring your paddle, your passion, and your love for clean water. We’ll see you on the creek! 💧💪

05/20/2025

Happy World Bee Day!

They may be small but bees are kind of a big deal; especially here in the Ozarks! From buzzing around native wildflowers to helping pollinate the plants that feed both people and wildlife these tiny workers keep our riverside ecosystems thriving.

Fun fact: One out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of pollinators like bees. That’s a buzz-worthy achievement!

So today, let’s celebrate the bees and the beautiful biodiverse habitats they help support. Including the ones right along the North Fork and White Rivers.

Want to help them out? Plant native wildflowers, skip the pesticides and leave a little wild space for the pollinators to party.

05/10/2025

🌿 Thank You for Helping Us Discover Dodd Creek Trail! 📸

We've added more to our “Seen on the Trail” album-and it’s all thanks to YOU! Your photos are helping us identify the amazing plants and wildlife along Dodd Creek Trail and support our mission to protect and restore this beautiful riparian area in Mountain Home, AR.

Keep those cameras ready! Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching, or just enjoying nature, every photo you share brings us closer to understanding and preserving this special environment.

🔎 Help us identify what you see! Upload your photos anytime at:
https://friendsoftherivers.org/what-we-do/seen-on-the-trail/

Together, we’re growing awareness and creating a healthier, more natural habitat for all to enjoy. Thank you for being part of this journey!