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Osage Park Pavilion: The Gateway to Nature in Bentonville
The Osage Park Pavilion in Bentonville is more than a structure. Designed by modus studio, it serves as a gateway from the city into restored wetlands, blending architecture, nature, and community into one unforgettable experience.
Beaver Deceivers: Working With Nature Instead of Against It
Beavers are powerful ecosystem engineers, but their dams can sometimes flood roads and culverts. The Beaver Deceiver offers a smart solution that protects infrastructure while preserving the wetlands beavers create. Learn how this innovative device works and why it’s used at Osage Park.
Eastern Screech-Owl Research in Arkansas at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is helping advance Eastern Screech-Owl research in Arkansas through acoustic monitoring and a regional nest box program focused on urban habitat and conservation.
Spring Camping in Bentonville Arkansas: Book Early at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Spring camping in Bentonville Arkansas is one of the best times to ride, relax, and explore. Discover why booking early at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve gives you better sites, fewer crowds, and direct access to world-class trails.
What’s Blooming at Compton Gardens & Arboretum This Spring Break?
Planning a Spring Break visit to Compton Gardens & Arboretum? Here’s what native wildflowers and flowering trees are blooming in late March and early April in Bentonville.
Peel Compton Foundation’s Spring Break Guide
Spring Break is the perfect time to get outside and explore Bentonville. From historic homes and blooming gardens to trails, wetlands, and archery, here’s your guide to Spring Break at Peel Compton Foundation properties.
Healing From Your Backyard: Easy Medicinal Plants You Can Grow at Home
Want a natural remedy garden that supports both you and the planet? These easy-to-grow native medicinal plants offer traditional healing uses, pollinator support, and low-maintenance beauty.
One Year. Five Properties. Thousands of People Impacted.
In 2025, the Peel Compton Foundation reached thousands of people across five community spaces through education, conservation, recreation, and preservation. Explore the highlights and see how community support made it possible.
Setting Archery Goals for the Year (and How to Reach Them!)
A new year is the perfect time to refocus and shoot with purpose. Learn how to set archery goals that actually work—and how to build a plan to reach them.