Science and Nature

Birds of Prey

Instructor: Trenton Powell

Come learn about bald eagles, hawks, vultures, and owls that live in Arkansas. This exciting program will discuss what makes them different, what they like to eat, and how they hunt. Trenton Powell with the Delta Rivers Nature Center will bring some of the center’s star attractions, so we get a chance to see them up close!

Trenton was born and raised in New Orleans but moved to Arkansas where he studied biology at Lyon College. He first began working with birds of prey as a Zoo Educator at the Little Rock Zoo. Now Trenton is an Education Program Specialist with Arkansas Game & Fish at the Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff.

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Date: April 23

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE (Registration is required)

Snakes of Arkansas

Instructor: Matt Gideon

Back by popular demand, this fun and informative class will help you better understand these amazing creatures. Snakes play a vital role in the ecosystem. They are as much predators as they are prey. They are indicators that you are in a healthy ecosystem. Join us as we learn about the native snakes of Arkansas and the value that they bring.

Matt is an educator with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He works at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville, Arkansas. He will be bringing snakes to this special wildlife program – come meet the snakes!

Day of week: Tuesday

Date: April 9

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE (Registration is required)