Long distance backpacker David Eddy of Russellville will talk today about backpacking the Ouachita Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, Appalachian Trail and others during the April meeting of the Ozark Society. The public is welcome. Ozark Society membership isn t necessary. The meeting is at First Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin St. in Fayetteville. Social time is 6 to 7 p.m. Eddy s program is at 7 p.m. following any announcements.
Wildflowers are popping and the Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is hosting "Wildflower Wednesday" walks in April. Anyone interested in wildflowers is welcome. A walk will be held at 10 a.m on Wednesday starting at 2 Buckingham Drive trailhead of the Back 40 trail network in Bella Vista. Cris and Eleanor Jones will lead the walk.
Ronnie Davidson and Kirk McClelland won the annual Polar Bear bass tournament held Jan. 1 out of Prairie Creek park on Beaver Lake. Their five-fish tournament limit weighed 17.06 pounds. A field of 69 boats competed in the event.