Field Trip Details:

Who? AHS field trips are open to members and nonmembers alike.  If you are interested in finding herps in the wild and meeting with others who like to do the same, you are invited and encouraged to join us.

What? It's a field trip!  AHS field trips are a fun experience if you have never attended one.  Our ranks include newbies, hobbyists, graduate students, science professionals, and even youngsters (our "herpetologists in training").  We share a family-like camaraderie and welcome newcomers with open arms.

When? May 6, 7, 8th - 2011.  What most people will do is arrive Friday evening and leave Sunday midmorning.  Most of the herpin' FUN will happen on Saturday.

Where? Midway Park Cabins, 17587 Hwy 71 South
Boles, AR.  We will be focusing on the Poteau Mountain area in Scott and Sebastian county Cedar Creek WMA and Possibly Muddy Creek WMA

Facilities include: Non-primitive facilities in this area for our group are very scarce- Private accomodations were required for this trip. This facility has offered us a small cabin to use for Kitchen and Bath facilities and allowed us to camp with tents surrounding the building. It offers a clean, flat ground surface and outdoor fire pit for the fireside chair circle.

Directions:17587 Hwy 71 South, Boles, AR, 72926--  From the north, (highway 71), you will pass a gas station on your right just past the Fouche la fave river crossing. Go about half a mile and look for a red brick house on your left.  There will be a small sign at the driveway that says cottage and lake at midway park. Turn up this road and it will take you up the hill to the cottage/camping area. The cottage is going to be a light colored house near the lake. From the south, turn right (north) onto 71 and go just past the old midway park restaurant and the driveway will be on the right.

Cost? The AHS does not require dues for membership, however ; Camping fees for this trip will be $ 20 per person if 15 attend,  $15 if 20 people attend, whether you camp one night or both. Children over the age of 5 should be included in the per person fee.  A donation jar will be available to accept camping fees and help offset the cost of group meals. Fees and Donations can also be prepaid via PAYPAL *no later than April 22
                                             (FYI- **It generally costs about $200.00 for all group meals and supplies for 25-30 people)

Food? To reduce impact of multiple campfires, maintain schedules and communication-  group meals will be prepared and served fireside on Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday evening. A simple Hot Dog lunch will be prepared Saturday Noon for those that wish to partake - first come first serve. Attendees should otherwise plan to bring their own lunches, drinks and snacks.

Suggested Provisions and Supplies?
* Blaze orange hunting vest
* Camera
* Camping gear
* Camp CHAIRS
* Cold gear
* Food and drink
* GPS
* Herp collecting equipment
* Rain gear
* Waders

Special Thanks?
* Kelly Irwin, Herpetologist, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
* Midway Park Cabins staff

Contact? Torry: the5chapmans@suddenlink.net Or send PM by clicking the tab in this post. Please include your attendance confirmation with total number of persons in your party.RSVP and Cancellations? Please RSVP - ASAP by email or PM so that preparations can be made for the group meals.  This field trip will NOT be canceled due to weather.  Please call or text 870-404-8625 after Thursday, May 5th, to indicate any change in your plans.

*Note to new participants:
The people coming with you need to have their camp fees in hand as well, as we go on a per person basis  paying for our group facilities. I need to know their names so I can put them on the Attendance Roster -  It is expected that all attendees participate in the group meals and fireside circle to keep impact of multiple fires, etc to a minimum.

Please text 870-404-8625 if there are any changes to your plans after Thursday, May 5th as we will be on the road and unable to retrieve emails.