Date: 11/19/25 5:24 pm From: Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> Subject: Re: ASCA field trip November
Hi, everyone!
After some discussion with Karen, we wanted to provide an option for carpooling to Warren Prairie for those who want to do so.
If you would like to carpool, please meet at the commuter lot at Exit 34 off of Interstate 530 in Whitehall at around 7:30 AM. The GPS coordinates for this lot are: 34.261904, -92.106013. The commuter lot is directly across the road from where you exit if you are headed south on I-530. In this lot, folks can meet and get into fewer cars. Karen Holliday is planning to meet the group there.
From there, everyone can head to the Southern Edge Truckstop & Eatery in Pine Bluff (5803 S Olive St.), Exit 43 off 1-530 South, at around 7:45 AM. I will be there to meet the group as well as any others who are already carpooling and want to meet directly at the gas station. Again, this will be your chance to use the bathroom and get any snacks/water before heading to Warren Prairie. We will leave the gas station by 8:15 AM to get to Warren Prairie around 9 AM.
As a final reminder, please wear muck boots or other sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. The site is usually wet in spots, and I suspect it will really be after the expected rain the next few days. Also, be prepared to walk and do so over uneven terrain off trail. Lastly, I want to encourage folks to bring some piece of orange clothing, either a hat, jacket, or vest. We will be in a large group in open spaces, but Warren Prairie is open to hunting. So, please take this precaution, especially if you end up doing any exploring away from the group.
The weather seems to be holding out for a good day on Saturday! I'm looking forward to showing you all the wonders of Warren Prairie. Please respond if you have any questions!
Best,
Kevin
On Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM Kevin Krajcir <kjkrajcir...> <mailto:<kjkrajcir...>> wrote:
> Hi, everyone!
>
> I would like to follow Karen’s email by encouraging you to arrange for carpooling options BEFORE arriving to the meeting point in Pine Bluff. We will be meeting at a gas station to gather as a group and to allow for time to buy snacks/use the restrooms there. This is not a commuter lot; you should NOT plan to leave your car at the gas station. Please do make plans to carpool if possible, though, because the parking lot at Warren Prairie is fairly small. We will figure out other parking arrangements if needed, but hopefully we can all fit into about 10-12 cars if possible.
>
> So again, if you know of other folks who are planning to attend this field trip in a few weekends, please coordinate with them to leave from your original destination together.
>
> Thanks for your understanding and interest in this field trip!
>
> Best,
> Kevin
>
>> On Nov 9, 2025, at 9:40 PM, Karen Holliday <ladyhawke1...> <mailto:<ladyhawke1...>> wrote:
>>
>> Below is a reminder about the November ASCA field trip. Anyone in the state is welcome to join us. You don't have to be a member of ASCA to participate.
>> Warren Prairie has several species we rarely see in central Arkansas. Come join us! We will be carpooling at our meeting site in Pine Bluff for those who don't want to make the drive by themselves. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.
>> Karen
>> ASCA field trip coordinator
>>
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>> -------- Original message --------
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>> ASCA Field Trip
>> November 2025
>>
>> November 22
>> Warren Prairie Natural Area
>> Meet at the Southern Edge Truckstop & Eatery in Pine Bluff (5803 S Olive St.), Exit 43 off 1-530 South, at 7:45 AM. This will be the chance to stop for restrooms, snacks, and water before continuing to Warren Prairie. Or, meet the group at the northwest parking lot at the Natural Area by 9:00 AM. The parking lot is small, so please carpool if possible. Kevin Krajcir is leading this trip and will spend a bit of time in the parking lot discussing the ecology of the site before walking in on the trail from the parking lot. We will be walking off trail through grass, mud, and puddles, so please bring muck boots or other suitable footwear.
>>
>> This natural area features a diversity of habitats that host a variety of common and rare species. Our target species will be Henslow's Sparrows, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Brown-headed Nuthatches, American Woodcocks, and Sedge Wrens. We will likely explore the area until lunchtime, so bring water, snacks, and lunch (if desired, because food options nearby are limited). We will return to Little Rock late in the afternoon.
>>
>> From Little Rock, drive south on 1-530 for 43 miles. Take the exit onto Olive Street (Exit 43). Continue south on Hwy 63 for 41 miles. At the 4-way stop, turn left onto Hwy 189 Bypass and continue for 4 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 278. Continue for 2.5 miles before turning right onto AR-172. The parking lot will be on your left in 2 miles. Parking lot GPS: 33.579631, -91.986421.
>> For information about the site, visit Warren Prairie Natural Area website.
>> Karen Holliday
>> ASCA field trip coordinator
>>
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