Nature Information
Organized by topics
Where am I?
Ecoregions Map of Arkansas
Geologic Map of Arkansas
National Atlas of USA - A versatile atlas with biology distribution, watersheds, etc.
Terraserver - Free topological and aerial maps
Geologic Map of Arkansas
National Atlas of USA - A versatile atlas with biology distribution, watersheds, etc.
Terraserver - Free topological and aerial maps
Where can I go see wildlife and the great outdoors?
Arkansas Canoe Club - Whitewater sites, stage informationArkansas Game and Fish Commission Guides - Nature Centers, Education Centers, National Forests, State and Army Corps managed lakes.
Arkansas Hiking Info - by Arkansas Hiking Guru Tim Ernst.
Arkansas Historic Parks - Civil War battles, the Louisiana Purchase and diamonds!
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Natural Areas
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks - Park Finder
Buffalo National River
National Weather Service Forecast - Little Rock - Be prepared for the weather.
Ouachita National Recreation Trail
Ozark Highland Trail
Parkin and Toltec Mounds Archeological State Parks - Learn about Arkansas' original Native American inhabitants.
Show Caves of Arkansas - Arkansas Geological Commission guide.
Your Backyard - National Wildlife Federation backyard habitat information.
What did I just see?
Guides and databases to help identify animals and plants of Arkansas. Databases are generally not designed to identify unknown animals and plants. Instead, they are collections of images organized by taxonomy and may contain additional information to help you.
Arkansas Critters
Arkansas Rare and Endagered Animals and Plants
General Nature Guide - National Wildlife Federation
Natural World of North America - Database with links to useful websites organized by critter.
Ranger Rick's Guide to Wild Animals - Kid-friendly guide.
Watchable Wildlife - Tips for viewing wildlife.
Arkansas Critters
Arkansas Rare and Endagered Animals and Plants
General Nature Guide - National Wildlife Federation
Natural World of North America - Database with links to useful websites organized by critter.
Ranger Rick's Guide to Wild Animals - Kid-friendly guide.
Watchable Wildlife - Tips for viewing wildlife.
BIRDS
Birds of Arkansas - AGFC and Audubon Arkansas
Bird Guide Online - A good ID guide by Duncraft.
Bird Guide by Songs and Sounds - Smithsonian Institution.
Bird Song Database and Bird Quiz - Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - USGS.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Database of bird information.
Was that an Ivory-billed Woodpecker?
PLANTS
Arkansas Plant Biodiversity Database
Buy Native Plants
Edible Plants of Arkansas - Try it, you'll like it!
Plants Database - USDA
Vascular Flora of Arkansas Project
Wildflower Database - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Buy Native Plants
Edible Plants of Arkansas - Try it, you'll like it!
Plants Database - USDA
Vascular Flora of Arkansas Project
Wildflower Database - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
INSECTS
Butterflies and Moths of North America - Big Sky Institute of Montana State University
Insects and Spiders Guide
Butterflies and Moths of North America - Big Sky Institute of Montana State University
Insects and Spiders Guide
SNAKES, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Amphibians ID Guide - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - USGS.
Frog Watch USA - A guide to frog calls.
Snakes of Arkansas - AGFC
Snakes of Arkansas - Arkansas Herpetological Society
Amphibians ID Guide - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - USGS.
Frog Watch USA - A guide to frog calls.
Snakes of Arkansas - AGFC
Snakes of Arkansas - Arkansas Herpetological Society
MAMMALS
Arkansas Mammals - AGFC
Bat Conservation International Guide
Arkansas Mammals - AGFC
Bat Conservation International Guide
AQUATIC
Amphibians ID Guide - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - USGS.
Freshwater Mussels - Missouri State University
Fish of Arkansas - AGFC
Reptiles and Amphibians of Arkansas - Arkansas Herpetological Society
Amphibians ID Guide - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - USGS.
Freshwater Mussels - Missouri State University
Fish of Arkansas - AGFC
Reptiles and Amphibians of Arkansas - Arkansas Herpetological Society
GEOLOGY
Arkansas Rockhounding Guide
Mineralogy Database - Extensive!
Mineralogy Database - Extensive!
ASTRONOMY
Night Sky Guide
Solar System Astronomy
Solar System Astronomy
What just bit me?
Poisonous snakes, dangerous critters and other tips for wildlife safety.
Avoiding and Treating Tick Bites - CAMN's Dr. Beth Milligan's very informative article.
Bites and Bee - What should you do? Get to the doctor! But if you want to know more, check out this link. This site is from the City of Phoenix, so some of the animals are not a concern in Arkansas. Still great information.
Nuisance Wildlife of Arkansas
Please report changed or dead links to the webmaster@armasternaturalist.org
*Updated 2.12.2008
Bites and Bee - What should you do? Get to the doctor! But if you want to know more, check out this link. This site is from the City of Phoenix, so some of the animals are not a concern in Arkansas. Still great information.
Nuisance Wildlife of Arkansas
Please report changed or dead links to the webmaster@armasternaturalist.org
*Updated 2.12.2008