Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center

Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center Open to the public Wed.-Sat. beginning March 11 through Oct. 31. Available by appointment only, Nov.1 - March 10. Walk in access only

The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is one of nine Arkansas Game and Fish Nature Centers. The 421 Ozark acres that comprise FBCEC lie in a 2.75 mile bend of Crooked Creek just above Kelley's access. The property, a former dairy farm, is now the site of a joint conservation education project between the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. A generous d

onation by retired Yellville-Summit school-teacher and counselor, Fred Berry, set the project in motion in 1999. Donations from Berry, and others, provided the land, education building, pavilion and other improvements. The center was opened and dedicated on June 17, 2005.

06/12/2026
06/11/2026
We have a great summer planned and would love to see you! Check out our June and July! June 10 - Wild Wednesday - White ...
06/09/2026

We have a great summer planned and would love to see you!
Check out our June and July!
June 10 - Wild Wednesday - White Tail Deer
June 13 - Free Fishing Weekend, Catch Clean and Cook Class
June 13 - Trap Range Open to the Public 9-12
June 16 - Stream Team Professional Development
June 17- Wild Wednesday - State Butterfly Diana Fritillary and Other Butterflies
June 20 -Trap Range Open to the Public 9-12
June 24 - Wild Wednesday - The State Bird, Mockingbird, and Other Birds
July 1 - Wild Wednesday - That State Cooking Vessel, Dutch Oven
July 3-4 - CLOSED
July 7 - FINS Professional Development
July 8-10 Crooked Creek Fish Camp
July 15 - Wild Wednesday - The State Tree, the Pine Tree
July 11 - Trap Range Open to the Public
July 22 - Wild Wednesday - The State Pollinator and Other Pollinators
July 25th - Boater's Education
July 28 - Arkansas Woods and Waters Professional Development
July 29 - Wild Wednesday on the Water
August 1 - Marksmanship Challenge

Use the link to register for classes and for more information.
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Questions? email [email protected]

In the meantime, enjoy this picture of a bluebird in the snow. It'll make you feel cooler, we are certain of it!

06/04/2026

Our first program was a SUCCESS! Thank you Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center for presenting today. All of our visitors had a great time, especially Eva and Abel!

We had a great day with teachers from around the state sharing some of the activities that we offer with our School of C...
06/03/2026

We had a great day with teachers from around the state sharing some of the activities that we offer with our School of Conservation Leadership program! If you are interested in having fun while earning Professional Development credit, check out our offerings here: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventgrouplisting?Interests=10200

05/29/2026
Wednesdays are WILD! Our first Wild Wednesday is next week!For more information and to register visit:
05/29/2026

Wednesdays are WILD!
Our first Wild Wednesday is next week!
For more information and to register visit:

Wild Wednesdays will focus on various attributes and features of Arkansas.

Through our School of Conservation Leadership Program, AGFC is working to increase conservation education, outdoor learn...
05/29/2026

Through our School of Conservation Leadership Program, AGFC is working to increase conservation education, outdoor learning and outdoor recreation opportunities for students in Arkansas and to increase awareness of conservation careers and inspire the next generation of conservation professionals.

If you are a School of Conservation Leadership, or interested in learning more, join us for a Admin/Teacher Professional Development Day where our staff will showcase some of our programming associated with School of Conservation Leadership.

Register at: https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/eventprofile/963

Don't forget to register for our upcoming youth fish camps!🐟 Summer 2026 Fish Camp LineupCamp 1: Norfork Fish Camp June ...
05/29/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming youth fish camps!

🐟 Summer 2026 Fish Camp Lineup
Camp 1: Norfork Fish Camp June 17-19
Focus: Trout Fishing
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Camp 2: Heber Springs Fish Camp June 24-26
Focus: Basics of Fly Fishing
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Camp 3: Crooked Creek Nature Center Fish Camp July 8-10
Focus: Basics of Fishing
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851 Conservation Lane
Yellville, AR
72687

Opening Hours

Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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