Arkansas Site Stewardship Program Workshop

Interested in yet another way of developing a more well-rounded outdoor existence? How about connecting with folks in the archeological community? If this sounds interesting and you want to learn more, here’s some information about a great training opportunity you’ll want to read:

The Arkansas Site Stewardship Program is a joint effort between the Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS-the professional archeologists) and the Arkansas Archeological Society (AAS-the volunteer avocational archeologists). After participating in a day-long workshop, becoming members of the Society, and submitting a successful application, stewards are assigned archeological sites to monitor 2 to 4 times per year. No formal archeological training or knowledge is necessary—you’ll learn everything you need to know at the workshop. Then, if you become a steward, there will be additional training opportunities available for deeper dives into different aspects of archeological stewardship.

Not all sections of the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) have registered archeological sites, but many do. If you have a section assigned to you for maintenance, hopefully there will be sites you can visit as you do maintenance activities.

So come join in! Register at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLiYEt9zWEaGXVxl-VuZG-DGqkslELewC7G9g7qPAngvXFYg/viewform

The workshop will be on May 9th at the Ozone Community Building at 14137 AR 21 in Ozone, Arkansas. Mel will be happy to answer questions via email (bXphYmVjayB8IHVhcmsgISBlZHU=) or at the April 25th Rendezvous meal and annual meeting at Turner Bend.

You may also like the following events from Ozark Highlands Trail Association:

• Next month, 24th April, 03:00 pm, OHTA 2026 Rendezvous & Annual Meeting in Gilbert

Also check out other Workshops in Ozone, Meetups in Ozone, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Ozone.