Stories from our conservation work, community partnerships, and volunteer activities.
Upcoming workday
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Healing Springs Common-Area Pond
Rain date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Join Friends of Healing Springs Natural Area for a community cleanup and stewardship workday on October 3, 2026, from 9 AM–4 PM. RSVP to volunteer.
The Board of Directors met on August 10, 2026, to set initial priorities for stewardship, partnerships, community involvement, and responsible financial practices.
Read more
On July 7, 2026, Friends of Healing Springs Natural Area, Inc. received an IRS determination of exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Read more Updates on volunteer opportunities, upcoming workdays, and how community members can participate in stewardship at Healing Springs Natural Area.
Read more
Friends of Healing Springs Natural Area, Inc. participated in a June 17, 2026 trails meeting with ANHC and local partners to discuss streambank stabilization, proposed trail layout, and a formal trails agreement.
Read more
A March 12, 2026 partners meeting in Cave Springs highlighted why Healing Springs Natural Area is Arkansas's most important site for the Least Darter and Arkansas Darter — and why spring-fed habitat, rare species, and streambank stability require coordinated stewardship.
Read more