This Arkansas Nature Center Is An Adventure Just Waiting To Happen
By J.B. VanDyke|Published July 13, 2017
×
J.B. VanDyke
Author
J.B. Weisenfels has lived in rural Arkansas for three decades. She is a writer, a mom, and a graduate student. She is also an avid collector of tacky fish whatnots, slightly chipped teapots, and other old things. In her spare time she enjoys driving to the nearest creek to sit a while. If you were to visit her, she'd try to feed you cornbread.
You can always count on the Natural State to have bits of nature hiding in the most unexpected places. Even our largest city, Little Rock, has more nature than the capital cities of most states. One little piece of urban natural adventure is hiding in Little Rock, in the heart of one of the best developed riverfront areas anywhere. Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center is a wonderful way to explore the ecology of Arkansas, and it’s the perfect way to spend a day in the wild, while remaining indoors.
The nature center is located within the Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, placing it in a unique area that’s altogether a completely lovely place to explore.
That’s some really good news, because as the temperature climbs in the hot, hot months of July and August, you can explore the ecosystems of Arkansas without venturing out into the heat.
You’ll find an exhibit timeline that shows the natural history of the Natural State, featuring the important natural resources and wildlife of Arkansas, emphasizing the 100 years of conservation by Arkansas Fish and Game.
Whether you’re exploring the nature center solo, as a couple, or with the kids, it’s a great place to spend an afternoon. The staff there is always willing to teach you about the conservation in the Natural State. It’s totally free to visit.
In short, if you’re looking for an adventure through nature that can be had mostly in the comfort of an air conditioned building, you need to try the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. It’s a little piece of the outdoors brought inside, and it’s hiding right in the heart of Little Rock’s River Market District.
