Rain Garden Design Workshop at the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center
Join IRWP at the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center in Fayetteville for a Rain Garden Design Workshop on Saturday, May 9th.
Oklahoma Conservation Commission - Noble Grazing Essentials
Oklahoma Conservation Commission - Noble Grazing Essentials
Brought to you through the generous support of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Cherokee County Conservation District. Open to ALL producers (not just Oklahoma).
Chamber Springs Litter Cleanup
Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed.
Spring Creek Volunteer Day
Join us at Spring Creek along the Razorback Greenway! Help us restore this vital waterway by removing invasive plants and replanting with native species to improve habitat and water quality.
No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Gloves and tools will be provided. Wear sturdy shoes and be ready to get your hands dirty for a great cause!
AR Water Webinar Series “Land Use Impacts on Water Quality in Central Arkansas”
AR Water Webinar: Land Use Impacts on Water Quality in Central Arkansas: A Three-Year Comparative Study of Urban, Agricultural, and Protected Drinking Water Watersheds
IRWP Sanctuary Volunteer Day
Join IRWP staff at the Sanctuary in Cave Springs!
Volunteer Days can consist of:
Rain Garden Maintenance
Invasive Plant Removal
Native Plantings and Restoration
Litter Cleanups
Conservation Happy Hour - Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Midland Rockhounds
Come hang out with us at Arvest Ballpark for a night of baseball, networking, and fun! Tickets are just $14 each, or $12 each for groups of 3 or more. You’ll get to enjoy the game, connect with fellow water and conservation professionals, and support a great cause.
We’ll even get to go down on the field together, where the Naturals will give a shoutout to IRWP and our mission! Proceeds from ticket sales will support our organization’s programs.
Everyone who purchases a ticket through us will be seated together. Join the party!
📅 Date: June 3rd, first pitch at 7:05. Gather at 6:35 if you want to go on the field!
📍 Location: Arvest Ballpark
🎟 Tickets: $10 - submit a form below and we will send you an invoice. Tickets can be picked up the week prior in Cave Springs or at will call that day.
Spring Creek Volunteer Day
Join us at Spring Creek along the Razorback Greenway! Help us restore this vital waterway by removing invasive plants and replanting with native species to improve habitat and water quality.
No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Gloves and tools will be provided. Wear sturdy shoes and be ready to get your hands dirty for a great cause!
Bats & Bluegrass Festival
Join us at our Sanctuary in Cave Springs for Bats and Bluegrass on June 20th, 2026!
There will be live music, food trucks, educational booths, nature hikes, and more!
IRWP Sanctuary Volunteer Day
Join IRWP staff at the Sanctuary in Cave Springs!
Volunteer Days can consist of:
Rain Garden Maintenance
Invasive Plant Removal
Native Plantings and Restoration
Litter Cleanups
2026 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference
Join us for the 2026 Arkansas Agriculture, Forests, and Water Conference on July 28-30!
Invasive Plant Removal on Flint Creek
Join the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership staff to remove invasive plants from the Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve on Friday, May 1st!
Native Plant Sale at IRWP Sanctuary
Join us at the Sanctuary for IRWP's Native Plant Sale on April 25!
We'll have locally-grown, pollinator favorite plants that thrive in Arkansas sun, soil, and seasons.
Tahlequah Annual Illinois River Cleanup
Join the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah for the 7th Annual Illinois River Cleanup!
Hazardous Waste Drop Off and Rain Barrel Design Class
Drop off hazardous waste at the Washington County Extension Services on April 22nd from 9 AM to 3 PM!
Learn how to build and place a Rain Barrel at 10 AM!
IRWP Sanctuary Volunteer Day
Join IRWP staff at the Sanctuary in Cave Springs!
Volunteer Days can consist of:
Rain Garden Maintenance
Invasive Plant Removal
Native Plantings and Restoration
Litter Cleanups
Annual Illinois River Cleanup
Join us across the Illinois River Watershed for our 7th Annual Illinois River Cleanup!
Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale
Stop by the annual fall Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale to shop over 65 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, ornamental grasses, perennials, and hardy ferns.
AR Water Webinar Series “Retrofitting the Urban Landscape for Water Quality”
Presented by Annie Sales of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and Chris Herrera, Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Springdale, this webinar focuses on practical retrofit strategies that can be integrated into built urban environments.
Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale
Stop by the annual fall Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale to shop over 65 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, ornamental grasses, perennials, and hardy ferns.
Volunteer Soil Sampling at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Join IRWP for Soil Sampling at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park with the University of Arkansas on March 26th and 27th!
Volunteer Soil Sampling at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Join IRWP for Soil Sampling at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park with the University of Arkansas on March 26th and 27th!
Bingo Night at Flyway Brewery
Join IRWP staff for a brew and bingo at Flyway Brewery in Fayetteville!
Bingo cards are
Wildcat Creek Volunteer Planting Day 2
Join the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and the US Forest Service on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th to plant trees on Wildcat Creek!
Wildcat Creek Volunteer Planting Day 1
Join the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and the US Forest Service on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th to plant trees on Wildcat Creek!
Bingo Night at Flyway Brewery
Join IRWP staff for a brew and bingo at Flyway Brewery in Fayetteville!
Bingo cards are
Mount Sequoyah Public Planting (Copy)
Join IRWP to perform some early spring cutbacks on the native plants at the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center!
In the Fall of 2024, IRWP partnered with the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center to install green infrastructure on their property. Now this native landscape is a resilient stormwater feature for the mountain!
Bingo Night at Flyway Brewery
Join IRWP staff for a brew and bingo at Flyway Brewery in Fayetteville!
Bingo cards are
2026 Black Bear Bonanza
Dive into the fascinating world and history of black bears in Arkansas! Arrive early, stay late, and immerse yourself in a day filled with education, entertainment, and community hosted by the Back County Hunters (BHA).
Bingo Night at Flyway Brewery
Join IRWP staff for a brew and bingo at Flyway Brewery in Fayetteville!
Bingo cards are
IRWP Sanctuary Volunteer Day
Join IRWP staff at the Sanctuary in Cave Springs!
Volunteer Days can consist of:
Rain Garden Maintenance
Invasive Plant Removal
Native Plantings and Restoration
Litter Cleanups
Chamber Springs Cleanup
Join us to help keep the Chamber Springs Public Access litter-free to improve the water quality of the Illinois River Watershed.
River Management Roundtable: Using Social Media to Advance Your River Programs
Panelists will share how they use social media to support river programs, adapt their strategies, and offer tips for organizations focused on the study, management, and protection of rivers.
AERI Launch Party!
Come celebrate the launch of AERI - the America Ecological Restoration Initiative.
This grant is in partnership with the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Nature Conservancy, the Grand River Dam Authority, and US Fish and Wildlife Services.
NWALT Conservation Easement Workshop
Attend this Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Conservation Easement Workshop hosted at IRWP’s Learning Center in Cave Springs!
Tree Planting on Osage Creek Day 2
IRWP is restoring a riparian buffer along Osage Creek at the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority (NACA) wastewater treatment facility. Join us as we plant over 1,000 trees along this restoration site.
Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Orientation Dinner
At this Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Orientation and Dinner we will announce training session options in spring, familiarize prospective volunteers with resources, and form monitoring teams.
Tree Planting on Osage Creek Day 1
IRWP is restoring a riparian buffer along Osage Creek at the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority (NACA) wastewater treatment facility. Join us as we plant over 1,000 trees along this restoration site.
IRWP Volunteer Appreciation
Join us to celebrate the hard-work of IRWP’s volunteers! Volunteers are welcome to bring their families since there will be live music, good food, and kid-friendly crafts!
Agri-Natural - Managing the Woods, Field Borders, & Streambanks on your Farm
Agri-Natural - Managing the Woods, Field Borders, & Streambanks on your Farm