Education

Connecting Health and Nature: Building a Sustainable Future

 in Ecology / Education

Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference Arkansas Tech University, RussellvilleMarch 7 & Saturday March 8, 2025 Registration is open for Arkansas Environmental Education Association’s Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference. The conference is a professional learning event that brings together classroom teachers, non-formal educators, higher education students, Master Naturalists, and conservation professionals from around the state. This year’s theme,Connecting Health and Nature: Building a Sustainable Future, features hands-on workshops, field tours, concurrent presentations, and exhibitors. The 2025 conference keynote speaker is Dr. Crystal Green-Braswell. As the Coordinator of Staff Wellness and Culture for Little Rock School District she champions well-being and resilience-centered […]

Audubon Meet Up

 in Community / Current Events / Education

Audubon Meet Up Thurs Sept 19 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Audubon is always working for the birds and wildlife. After their stunning success getting a solar bill passed last legislative session, they’re now working to help Arkansas humans take advantage of it. They need volunteers and activists to join them to do more. Find out more at this informative meeting.

Mounir Farah on Arab Views of the United States

 in Current Events / Education

Mounir Farah on Arab Views of the United States Session 1 Tuesday May 7 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center j.dick.bennett@gmail.com To:OMNI Peace Newsletter Prof. Emeritus Mounir Farah will present a series of three talks on Arab views of the US since WWII, beginning Tuesday, May 7, 7p.m,. at OMNI. Arab Views of the United States since WWII From Hope and Admiration to Hostility and Indignation A three part presentation by Mounir Farah examining key events and circumstances that changed the Middle East from a promising region rich with resources and potentials for a prosperous and peaceful area to a […]

Race Equity Workshop Community Day

 in Community / Current Events / Education / Justice

Race Equity Workshop Community Day Mon April 29 – 9:00 am-4:00 pm Jones Center for Families – 922 Emma Ave, Springdale WORKSHOP is FREE – lunch provided – registration required Sign up here! Don’t forget to register Race is the recognized frontier of work for peace and justice. Amazing trainer Glenn Harris from Race Forward returns to Fayetteville to help our community become the compassionate and welcoming place it wants to be. This workshop is specifically geared toward groups, organizations, workplaces and churches who see the importance of racial equity in fulfilling the dream of America. Leaders will get practical […]

State of Public Education Town Hall Meeting

 in Community / Current Events / Education

State of Public Education Town Hall Meeting Sat Feb 9 – 1-3 pm – Jones Center for Families 9922 E. Emma, Springdale Working to engage all public education stakeholders to improve educational opportunities and outcomes in Arkansas. We are striving for an education system that guarantees each child an equitable and excellent opportunity to learn. Come to this Town Hall meeting and join us in our mission. More information: Carol Widder 479-521-7507 / carolwidder@yahoo.com