Benton County residents sharing Town Branch residents' pain

Two stories in today's newspapers highlight flooding problems in Northwest Arkansas.
Old Internet item questioned Aspen Ridge plan and questions nearly all remain unanswered as Hill Place plan looms on Fayetteville City Council agenda.

Neighbors oppose Hill Place plan after Aspen Ridge Debacle

Development raises flood levels, Fema documentation raises insurance cost for homeowners

Questions raised in December 2004 remain unanswered as approval of new plan for Town Branch Swamp up for Council vote

Earth Fest in Rose Garden during 2008 Springfest in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Geese and goslings make do with slim rations on Aspen Ridge detention to avoid crowd at baseball games.

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The packages for the silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m. today at the Senior Center are great

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Photo set from Sunday's Earth Day Celebration at World Peace Wetland Prairie will grow until complete

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Earth Day 2008 photos from World Peace Wetland Prairie and return later to see more!

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Earth Day 2008 NWA TIMES story on World Peace Wetland Prairie

Lonicera sempervirens almost bloomed for Earth Day 2008 on World Peace Wetland Prairie

Earth Day Sunday April 20, 2008, at World Peace Wetland Prairie. Meetings from past week replaying on Government Channel today

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Earth Day Celebration at World Peace Wetland Prairie on Sunday afternoon among several events coming up

Keep the Water Where it Falls, Maintain the Habitat — Earth Day at World Peace Wetland Prairie

Fayetteville's Town Branch Neighborhood and the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology have announced that the Fourth Earth Day Celebration since the Founding of World Peace Wetland Prairie, a city-owned nature park and natural rain garden in south Fayetteville, is planned for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Nature walks will be led by local biologists and nature enthusiasts, highlighting Arkansas native plants and describing the value of natural wetland and its function for stormwater abatement and cleansing in an urban environment.
Information from founding organizations and area environmental groups will be offered as well as an opportunity to participate in planting trees, native grass and flowering plants and in helping remove Japanese honeysuckle, fescue and other non-native invasive species. Some small trees and possibly some flowering plants will be available for adoption.
Musicians and poets are invited to perform with acoustic instruments; and environmentally friendly songs and poems are especially welcome. Activities suitable for small children will be offered.
Bird-watchers are encouraged to come at dawn or stay until dark. Bring a camera or video recorder. Nice photo opportunities are likely.
The theme for 2008 is "Keep the Water Where it Falls, Maintain the Habitat."
Updated information on plans for Earth Day activities at 1121 South Duncan Avenue in Fayetteville may be found at
http://worldpeacewetlandprairie.blogspot.com
Links to photo albums and slide shows on WPWP flora and fauna may be found at
http://www.worldpeacewetlandprairie.com
Telephone 479-444-6072
Remember: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday April 20, 2008