Sunday, September 28; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Southwest Community Center; 6401 Baseline Rd, Little Rock

CALS Event Page

Attend the kickoff event at Southwest Community Center! We will have oak tree facts on display, oak seedlings to give away, games, honey tasting, face painting, and more.

NEW! Attend the kickoff to watch a painting demo by Midsouthern Watercolorists. "Learn to Paint a Tree with Mid-Southern Watercolorists" 

All month long!

Millie Brooks Library; 13024 AR-365, Wrightsville, AR 72183

Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (CAMN) celebrate Oak Trees throughout October. Learn how Oak Trees support hundreds of pollinators and other wildlife with the OAKtober library scavenger hunt in our free monthly activity pack and earn a prize. 

October 10 - 19

Central Arkansas Master Naturalists booth in the Hall of Industry

2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, AR 72206

Check out the CAMN booth at the Arkansas State Fair. Learn about master naturalist projects and get a free tree sapling.

Date: Saturday, October 11

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Arkansas Arboretum Trail; 12820 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR 72223

Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park interpreter to celebrate "Oaktober," on this informative 1/2-mile hike learning about all the life that surrounds and depends on oaks and their life cycles. 

See the event page on the PMSP website.

Date: Saturday, October 11

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Visitor Center Exhibit Hall; 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135

Did you know that oak trees and wasps had an important role in the writing of historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence? Join a park interpreter for a program on how these are all connected. 

See the event page on the PMSP website.

Date: Sunday, October 12

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Arkansas Arboretum Trail; 12820 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR 72223

Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike through the Arkansas Arboretum trail for an "Oaktober" celebration! Learn more about some of the different kinds of oak trees on the trail and how they support wildlife and you at the park! Bring water and sturdy shoes for this easy hike along the ADA-accessible trail. Stick around after the hike for a short oak tree craft!

See the event page on the PMSP website.

Date: Sunday, October 12

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Visitor Center; 9600 AR-300, Little Rock, AR 72223

What makes an oak tree an oak tree? Who relies on oak trees as habitat or for food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different kinds of oak trees in Arkansas and how they're distinguished from other similar tree species.

See the event page on the PMSP website.

Register here

Date: Thursday, October 16

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Online - register using the link above and the meeting link will be sent to you prior to the event

Attend this screening to hear Doug Tallamy reveal the essential role oak trees play in supporting biodiversity and explain how they sustain wildlife and healthy ecosystems. 

The recorded webinar is about 50 minutes long. Afterward, we will have a Q&A and discussion. If you are already familiar with Doug Tallamy's work, spread the word.

Date: Saturday, October 18

Time: 10:30 am

Location: WordsWorth Books; 5920 R St, Little Rock, AR 72207

Story Time with Miss Ginger

We're excited to join the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and other tree enthusiasts around the country in celebrating the mighty oak! Did you know? There are 30 native species of oaks in Arkansas and their acorns feed over 100 different wildlife species. How cool is that?

At our Oaktober Story Time, we'll learn more fascinating facts with fun and informative books about oak trees and acorns. We'll make a cute acorn craft. And, as always, we'll sing songs, play games, and enjoy a yummy, themed snack.  It'll be oaksome… you better be-leaf it!

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 10:00 am (FLEX)

Location: Dee Brown Library; 6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

Ages: Families, adults, teens

Description: Join us for a short walk to Ottenheimer park. Round trip should be less than 60 minutes. We will meet in the lobby of the Dee Brown library starting at 10am. We will leave promptly at 10:20am. Along the way, we will notice oak trees and discuss facts about them. 

Please bring a refillable water bottle, and anything else you may need to be comfortable walking outdoors, such as a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

See the event page on the CALS website.

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Dee Brown Library; 6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

Ages: Families, adults, teens

Description: This is a self guided outdoor watercolor class. We will provide you with everything you need to complete your own watercolor painting including paint, portable easel, and stool. No formal instruction will be provided, but each participant will draw a random prompt to ignite their imagination - all about Oak trees! An instructor will be on hand for advice. 

Limited to 10 participants, first come first serve. Please bring a refillable water bottle, and anything else you may need to be comfortable outdoors, such as a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

See the event page on the CALS website.

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Southwest Community Center; 6401 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

Ages: Adults

Description: Come and learn hands-on invasive plant identification with CAMN Arkansas Wild Spaces guides and learn to use the tools from the tool library collection to clean up your own yard for Oaktober!

We will work on the Southwest Park Trail (near the library and Southwest Community Center) to identify and remove a few common invasive plants and demonstrate the proper us of a 'pullerbear', a root slayer, and a weeding shovel. This event will also teach participants about Little Rock's Parks and Recreations program Pushy Plants.  Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. 

If you are a Central Arkansas Master Naturalist looking for volunteer hours please register on the CAMN website!

See the event page on the CALS website.

Date: Tuesday, October 28

Time: 4:30pm -6:30 pm

Location: Millie Brooks Library; 13024 AR-365, Wrightsville, AR 72183

Visit CALS Brooks Library on the 4th Tuesday of the month for Family Fun between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, including table top games, activity sheets and a scavenger hunt. To celebrate OAKtober, play Tree Leaf Bingo for Prizes beginning at 5:30 PM.

See the event page on the CALS website.