FNHA’s Green Infrastructure Now Part of City of Fayetteville’s 2030 Plan
A major endorsement of the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association’s Green Infrastructure Plan came with its recent incorporation into Fayetteville’s City Plan 2030. FNHA President Bob Caulk recalled that “When we began the Green Infrastructure Planning (GIP) project, the question most … Continue reading
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Service Learning Celebrates with International Students
For the past four years, students in the FHS Service Learning class have had the unique opportunity to talk with students from the Spring International Language Center (SILC) several times throughout the year. “Being able to spend time with the … Continue reading
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Student Feature Story: WJHS student Emily Waller documents the 9/11 Memorial held at Woodland Junior High
WJHS student author Emily Waller is a member of the WJHS Round-Up Yearbook Staff and a member of the WJHS Band. On any other Friday morning, Woodland Junior High School would be full of students taking notes, reading books, laughing … Continue reading
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Girls on the Run of NWA contribute to community
The girls huddled quietly around and listened intently as Susan Neyman, Manager of the Cancer Support Home, spoke to the Owl Creek Girls on the Run team about cancer. “What do you think it is that we do here?” Susan … Continue reading
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Bike-friendly Fayetteville
City trails permeate community Fayetteville is making it easier for people to burn calories instead of carbon. Over 18 miles of trails meander through the city, linking streets and providing a way for bikers and pedestrians to get around safely … Continue reading
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FPS Celebrates National Farm to School Month
Last week, Fayetteville Public Schools teamed up with local farmers, producers and organizations, Feed Fayetteville and Apple Seeds, Inc., to celebrate the first National Farm to School Month. In November 2010, Congress approved a resolution to officially designate October as … Continue reading
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Butterfield Trail Elementary Celebrates New Garden Space
Butterfield Trail Elementary School, in partnership with local nonprofit Apple Seeds, Inc., and the Fayetteville Environmental Action Committee’s Community Wildlife Habitat Project ™ celebrated the dedication of a garden/wildlife space last Thursday. The new space, which includes a rain garden, … Continue reading
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Change in Arkansas Law Protects More Kids from Secondhand Smoke
Effective July 27, an amended Arkansas law will now protect 78 percent of Arkansas children from secondhand smoke in vehicles – a significant increase from the law’s previous 34 percent protected. Act 811 of 2011 makes it a primary offense … Continue reading
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Fantastic Benefits of Bicycling
Would you enjoy a quieter, less-congested commute to work? Would you like have an extra $9,000 per year in your bank account? How do you feel about having a stronger, leaner body? Better lung capacity? Fewer illnesses and higher work … Continue reading
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