Virtual Dr. Compton Celebration
Celebrate our local hero, Dr. Neil Compton! Through this virtual experience and video playlist, we will share with you a glimpse of Dr. Compton’s life, legacy, and contributions.
Dr. Compton Day is proudly sponsored by:
The Ozark Society
The Ozark Society Foundation
The Ozark Society
Highlands Chapter
The Ozark Society
Sugar Creek Chapter
A Family Mission with a grand prize!
- Find the “Group of Bears” by Paul Manship in Compton Gardens and take a family photo with them.
- Post your photo to our Instagram and/or Facebook page and tag us.
- The best photo submitted by August 8th will win a Grand Prize package including Dr. Compton T-shirts for the entire family and a family fun pack.
- 2nd and 3rd place photos will also win a family fun pack.
Winners announced on Monday, August 10th at 2pm
Dr. Compton Celebration Video Playlist
This video is an excerpt of the film “The Buffalo Flows”.
Stewart Noland, past President of the Ozark Society and Ross Noland, Executive Director of the Buffalo River Foundation.
David Esterly discusses his last project, “Dr. Compton’s Letter Rack”.
Sarah Anne Shipley shares her favorite memory of her great grandfather, Dr. Neil Compton.
Ken Smith, long time friend of Dr. Neil Compton and Ozark Society member.
“I challenge you to step forward to protect and care for the wild places you love best.” – Dr. Neil Compton
In honor of the 108th anniversary of Dr. Compton’s birth we are asking you to consider a donation of $108 to continue his legacy.