Date: 6/23/25 2:01 pm From: Taylor Long <00000455b6b08e87-dmarc-request...> Subject: NWAAS Field Trip: Intro to Mill Branch Park - Sat, Jun 28th at 8am
Greetings Birders!
The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society is hosting a field trip to Mill
Branch Park <https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3TtYzj6vnWKghg4A> in Goshen, AR
this Saturday, June 28th at 8:00 AM. Our first attempt at this trip was
rained out, but the weather this Saturday is looking great. Full details
below. Hope to see some of you there!
-Taylor Long
NWAAS Field Trip Coordinator
Intro to Mill Branch Park
The Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will host a birding field trip to
Mill Branch Park in Goshen on Saturday, June 28th at 8:00 AM. This
gorgeous birder-friendly park opened in 2022 and offers well-maintained
trails through 111 acres of varied habitat including ponds and spring-
fed creeks, open fields, and wooded north-facing slopes. There are
already over 100 bird species documented on the eBird Hotspot
<https://ebird.org/hotspot/L18722300>, with plenty of potential to add
more as birders continue to discover this special park. Goshen resident
and park steward Mary Smith will join us to discuss the park’s history
and ongoing projects. Meet at 8:00 AM in the paved parking lot at GPS:
36.104104, -93.983367 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7Sh3LZEh97zjs5X9>.
Expect to spend 2 hours walking ~2 miles over mown grass trails that
include some steep slopes and one creek crossing (with large flat
stepping stones that are usually dry). Hiking boots, insect repellant,
sun protection, and water are recommended.
RSVP
This trip is free and open to the public. There is no participant limit.
Please RSVP by email to <trips...>
<mailto:<trips...> so we know how many to expect. In your
email, please include your name and the total number in your party.
Directions
From Fayetteville, head East on HWY 45 toward Goshen (~10 miles).
Continue past downtown Goshen just 0.3 miles and watch on the right for
a small sign for “Mill Branch Park” followed by paved driveway off to
the right. Park in the paved lot where you will see a kiosk sign for the
park.
Inclement weather plan
When the weather is bad for humans, it’s usually bad for birds too.
We’ll cancel the trip at least 12 hours in advance if the weather is
forecasted to be dangerous or unsuitable for birding. Field trip
cancellations will be emailed to the NWAAS field trip list (email
<trips...> <mailto:<trips...> to be added to
this list). We’ll also try to post wherever else we can in a timely
manner (Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Northwest-Arkansas-Audubon- Society-172133076185122>, etc.)
Contact
Contact info for questions about the trip.
* NWAAS Field Trip Coordinator: Taylor Long
* Email: <trips...> <mailto:<trips...> * Cell number (for day-of questions): 479-530-9084
