Friends of Smith Creek Preserve
Welcome to the official website of the Friends of Smith Creek Preserve. We are fans of Smith Creek and lend our energy and support to making it a success. We sponsor events and volunteer to help maintain and protect the preserve for future generations.
The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas created Smith Creek Preserve in Newton County in 2005. The 1,226-acre preserve lies above Sherfield Cave, where the largest colony of Indiana bats in the state hibernates each winter.
Had the Conservancy not acquired the preserve, it probably would have been developed. Smith Creek is home to the largest colony of Indiana bats in Arkansas. They live in 3 miles long Sherfield Cave, now protected by the Conservancy.
The Preserve is home to other animals including, deer, bear, and eagles that spend all or part of their life cycles on the property. Smith Creek is famous for its photogenic cascades and falls. It is also famous for its spring wildflower blooms. Smith Creek offers naturalists and wildlife lovers a unique experience in a pristine environment.
2011 Smith Creek Field Day -- Friday, April 22 from 10AM to 2PM
There will be a guided hike of Smith Creek by Harvey Williams and NC staff.
Please RSVP to Brenda Luper at 479-973-9110 or bluper@tnc.org.
Welcome to the official website of the Friends of Smith Creek Preserve. We are fans of Smith Creek and lend our energy and support to making it a success. We sponsor events and volunteer to help maintain and protect the preserve for future generations.
The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas created Smith Creek Preserve in Newton County in 2005. The 1,226-acre preserve lies above Sherfield Cave, where the largest colony of Indiana bats in the state hibernates each winter.
Had the Conservancy not acquired the preserve, it probably would have been developed. Smith Creek is home to the largest colony of Indiana bats in Arkansas. They live in 3 miles long Sherfield Cave, now protected by the Conservancy.
The Preserve is home to other animals including, deer, bear, and eagles that spend all or part of their life cycles on the property. Smith Creek is famous for its photogenic cascades and falls. It is also famous for its spring wildflower blooms. Smith Creek offers naturalists and wildlife lovers a unique experience in a pristine environment.
2011 Smith Creek Field Day -- Friday, April 22 from 10AM to 2PM
There will be a guided hike of Smith Creek by Harvey Williams and NC staff.
Please RSVP to Brenda Luper at 479-973-9110 or bluper@tnc.org.
Friends of Smith Creek Preserve
Smith Creek Nature Preserve
Smith Creek was visited by Chuck Dovish of AETN. View the video on YouTube
Smith Creek Preserve is open year round during daylight hours. Overnight camping is allowed for hike-ins with prior permission from the Nature Conservancy.
Events are encouraged if they advance the purposes of the Preserve. To inquire contact:
info@smithcreekpreserve.com
Events are encouraged if they advance the purposes of the Preserve. To inquire contact:
info@smithcreekpreserve.com
Photos © Harvey Williams, Cove Creek Photography
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