HOBBS STATE PARK NEWS
Bird program slated
Mike Martin, award winning nature and wildlife photographer, and a native Arkansan, will present a free program on Beautiful Birds of Arkansas, at the Hobbs State park visitor center.
Martin has been an avid nature and wildlife photographer for more than 26 years. His photos have been published by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, New York City Parks Department, the New York State Parks Department, the Florida Parks Department, and the California Parks Department. He has also had a number of his photos published by the Cornell University Ornithology Department’s award winning website, “All About Birds.”
Martin travels the state photographing birds of every kind. His patience and keen eye have produced some of the most breath taking images imaginable of the beautiful birds of this state. Bring a friend. Enjoy a remarkable program and visit personally with Mike Martin at Hobbs State Park.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5
Where: Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area’s visitor center
Cost: Free
For information, call: 479-789-5000
To learn more about the upcoming Hobbs State Park programs, go to: friends ofhobbs.com/ and ArkansasStateParks.com/ hobbsstatepark conservationarea.
Still room for snorkelers in July and August
Chelsea Porter, Hobbs State Park interpreter, loves to snorkel. She will be the instructor on the Hobbs July and August snorkeling tours on Beaver Lake.
Porter said, “Snorkeling on Beaver Lake is a great time outside, an incredible underwater learning experience, and 100 percent fun. You’re going to want to be wet during the two hottest months of the year. What better way to do that than to snorkel?”
Please note the days of the week for this activity. When:
Monday, July 30 — 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 — 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 — 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 — 1-4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 24 — 1-4 p.m. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, including water shoes, and sunscreen. Participants must wear a life jacket. All participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must be in the water. Life jackets, masks and snorkels are provided.
Where: All participants meet at Rocky Branch Marina, 8872 Rocky Branch Marina Road, Rogers, Ark. 72756 (Ark. Hwy. 12 to Ark. Hwy. 303 north to Rocky Branch Marina Road)
Cost: $20 Adults (13 and older)
$10 Child (Up through age 12)
Preregistration and payment required.
To register call: 479-7895000.