The document provides information on outdoor activities and clubs at the University of the Ozarks for the upcoming semester. It includes details on hiking, camping, paddling, climbing and fishing trips organized by different student clubs. It also lists contact information for club presidents and details on outdoor workshops offered on topics like mountain biking, kayaking and rock climbing. Rental equipment for various outdoor activities is available from Ozarks Outdoors along with their rates.

3. Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports will join the addition of men's wrestling and cheer/stunt for the 2013- 2014 academic year, bringing the total number of competitive sports to 17. This year the shooting sports team will increase support for the competition of those athletes who have already been participating.
Contact: Steve Johnson (Head Coach)
sjohnson@ozarks.edu
479-263-6251

4. Get Wet & Rock It Labor Day Weekend 8/29 – 9/1
A weekend of floating the Buffalo National River and rock climbing at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch.
Outbackers
Ozarks Outbackers exposes our students to the ultimate recreational environment nestled between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. Student…
…. instructors lead outings such as canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, caving, mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking.
Contact: Aaron England (President)
aengl617@ozarks.edu
479-790-7582

5. Blake Croxdale Memorial Rendezvous 10/24 - 26
includes a climbing shoe demo—held at 10–4 PM Saturday—slide show and raffle. Proceeds from the raffle go to benefit the Blake Croxdale scholarship fund. Tickets are sold throughout the day for a dollar each. Come out and support a good cause in remembrance of a good friend and climber. During this event Ozarks Outdoors will be rock climbing and rappelling. This is a great time for getting to know people in our area. And the gear raffle is really sweet!
Horsehead Lake Camping 9/19 - 20
Bring your friends out to enjoy and experience the thrill of camping, canoeing, kayaking and Mountain Biking.
Fern Gulley Climbing 10/10 - 12
A green, secluded valley with boulders and cliffs for climbing. Come spend the weekend on the rock.
Final dates & additional events will be available at www.outdoors.ozarks.edu

6. Planet Club
A.W.F.’s Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet 8/23
The Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s annual Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet features a home cooked meal, an awards ceremony, and a silent/live auction with door prizes.
Environmental awareness and education, Planet Club members get involved with tree planting, Earth Day, recycling and conservation as well as the occasional campout with Outbackers.
Contact: Matt Carroll (President)
mcarr281@ozarks.edu
575-910-6446

7. Earth Week Ozarks celebrates the week preceding earth day with a series of wide-ranging events that offer a variety of fun activities all designed to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote stewardship of the earth.
Lee Creek Cleanup TBA
Camp out then participate with hundreds of volunteers in this annual creek cleanup of the Devil’s Den State Park waterway.
H.A.W.K. Center Presentation TBA
This engaging presentation focusses on what types of animals H.A.W.K. works with and the injuries they deal with as wall as how you can get involved.
Bearcat Hollow Restoration 9/26 - 28
This project involves great food and friends focused on helping retain, restore, and enhance the habitat of Arkansas Wildlife.
Mulberry River Cleanup 9/13
Come join the fun with hundreds of volunteers in a Fall clean-up on the Mulberry River in conjunction with Keep Arkansas Beautiful and the Great Arkansas River and Waterways Cleanup.
Final dates & additional events will be available at www.outdoors.ozarks.edu

8. Anglers
Red River TBA
Join the Anglers for an awesome weekend camping and fishing at Red River, one of the most popular fishing and floating streams in Arkansas.
Ozarks Anglers' purpose is to hold recreational fishing meetings, trips and events for members of the Ozarks community. In addition, the anglers want to reach students and introduce them to the outdoors.
Contact: Chris Kress (President)
ckres051@ozarks.edu
817-808-6077

9. Bull Shoals Lake TBA
Miles upon miles of water way in this man-made lake gives even the largest fishing enthusiast a rush. Camp along the banks of the lake and fish as much as your heart desires.
Ludwig Lake TBA
Enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, and of course all the fishing you could possibly want just a few minutes from campus!
Final dates & additional events will be available at www.outdoors.ozarks.edu

10. Biology Major
If you find yourself looking at an animal or plant and asking “I wonder what this is?” Biology may be the track for you!
Ecology & Wildlife Biology Track
If you’re interested in working with animals in the field, the ecology and wildlife biology track will prepare you to continue on to graduate school or go to work in an entry level position.
Contact: Frank Knight, PhD
fknight@ozarks.edu
479-979-1362
Contact: Doug Jefferies, PhD
djeffries@ozarks.edu
479-979-1359

11. Biology: Secondary Education Certification Track
If you plan to teach biology at the high school level, you should choose the secondary education certification track.
Environmental Studies Major
A unique degree focusing on the study of both the natural process of the physical environment as well as the social and political contexts that effect and are affected by the environment.
Contact: Kim Van Scoy, PhD
kvanscoy@ozarks.edu
479-979-1218
Contact: Jesse Weiss, PhD
jweiss@ozarks.edu
479-979-1213

12. Health Science Major
The focus of this major is on the education and promotion of health in all populations.
Outdoor Leadership Minor
This minor is a multidisciplinary concentration designed to use Ozarks experience to empower students to become future leaders skilled in experiential learning and risk management.
Physical Education Major
The Physical Education Program services both those students who are interested in a career in physical education with either a teaching or non-teaching focus.
Contact: Pete LeRoy, PhD
pleroy@ozarks.edu
479-979-1327
Contact: Brett Stone, PhD
bastone@ozarks.edu
479-979-1474
Contact: Jamie Lewis Hedges, MAIS
jhedges@ozarks.edu
479-979-1387

13. Offered in Fall Semesters
Arkansas Wildlife (BIO 3334)
Botany (BIO 3034)
Environment, Natural Resources, & Community (ENS 3033)
Introduction To Environmental Studies (ENS 1013)
Land Use & Place (ENS 4103)
Leadership & Community (ENS 4783)
Adventure Challenge (PHE 1671)
Earth Science (PHS 1023, w/ Lab PHS 1024)
Camping (PHE 1611)
Case Studies in Green Marketing (MKT 4783)
Environmental Science (ENS 1023)
Leadership & Adventure (PHE 2783)
Lichenology (Semiannual) (BIO 4234)
Principles of Ecology (BIO 2224)
Rock Climbing (PHE 1781)
Literature & the Environment (ENG 2013)
Methods Teaching Secondary Physical Education (PHE 3034)
Adventure Challenge (PHE 1671)
Earth Science (PHS 1023, w/ Lab PHS 1024)
National Parks (ENS 4783)

14. Ozarks Outdoors Workshops
Banff Film Festival 9/12 & 13
Two nights of the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival, camping, and a visit to Crystal Bridges Museum.
15 Passenger Van Driver Safety Workshop 9/25 & 2/5
Change tires and learn the proper maintenance along with safe driving tips for Ozarks’ 15 passenger vans.
Contact: outdoors@ozarks.edu 479.979.1386

15. Mountain Biking Workshop 9/20
Learn how to prepare bikes for the trails and then some techniques to give you the most out of every ride.
Kayaking Workshop 10/22
From paddling to self-rescuing techniques like kayak rolling, this workshop is just for those that love being on the water.
Canoe Camping Workshop 3/6 - 8
Spend a weekend along the Buffalo getting to know the basics of camping from a canoe.
Rock Climbing Workshop 11/21 - 23
Experienced and novice climbers alike will enjoy this workshop that goes over trad climbing, gear techniques, and technical skills.
Final dates & additional events will be available at www.outdoors.ozarks.edu

16. ACTIVITY
ITEM
CAMPUS
COMMUNITY
DAY
WKD
DAY
WKD
Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Travelling
Backpack (±3000 Cu. In.)
Tent (3-Season 2-Person)
Tarp
Stove (Backpacking)
Cook/Kitchen Set (Stainless Steel)
Water Filter
Bear Bag Kit
Poop in the Woods Kit
Rain Poncho (Breathable)
$5
$9
$8
$4
$2
$4
$0
$0
$2
$7
$12
$11
$6
$4
$6
$0
$0
$5
$10
$14
$12
$7
$3
$7
$0
$0
$5
$15
$18
$16
$8
$4
$8
$0
$0
$10

17. Biking
Mountain Bike & Helmet
$10
$20
$20
$30
Paddling
Canoe & Gear
Kayak & Gear
Paddle Board & Gear
$25
$15
$25
$35
$25
$35
$35
$20
$30
$70
$30
$40
Climbing
Climbing Shoes (Limited Sizes)
Chalk Bag (w/ Chalk)
Crash Pad
Slack Line
$3
$2
$5
$9
$4
$3
$8
$12
$4
$3
$10
$10
$8
$6
$15
$15
Fishing
Fishing Pole
Tackle
$3
$2
$4
$3
$4
$3
$8
$6
Camping
Stove (2-Burner)
Charcoal Chimney
Dutch Oven (16-Quart)
Cooler (75-Quart)
Cooler (120-Quart)
$5
$0
$4
$2
$3
$7
$0
$6
$4
$5
$8
$0
$6
$3
$5
$10
$0
$8
$6
$7

18. For more information visit www.outdoors.ozarks.edu

19. Ozarks Outdoors is a proud educational partner of Leave No Trace and their training on outdoor ethics. Together we teach people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Leave No Trace focuses on involving the local community, teaching youth in order to get a jump start on children’s early outdoor education, and teaching about front country outdoor use.
The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
Seven Principles of Leave No Trace:
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors