City of Fayetteville, Arkansas

This Saturday, April 26, from 1-4 p.m. Community Resources will host "Hearts for Hearth," a drop-by event at Jammin' Java (1 W. Mountain). Come get a free coffee and learn how you can help its Hearth Program, which is designed to aid those experiencing homelessness, as well as assist with permanent supportive housing and case management to qualified applicants. To learn more, go to: https://lnkd.in/gVWw3epi

Winners of the 2025 Mayor's Environmental Stewardship Award were recognized during the April 21 meeting of the Environmental Action Committee. City Councilmember Teresa Turk and Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten presented the award to representatives of the Beaver Watershed Alliance (Nonprofit category) and New Beginnings NWA Green Team (Community Initiative). Not pictured: Eric Fuselier (Individual). To learn more about the award and the winners' excellence in environmental stewardship, go to: https://lnkd.in/g_gJDvVU

On Tuesday, April 22, Mayor Molly Rawn joined U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for a tour of Hillcrest Towers, which is owned and maintained by the Fayetteville Housing Authority. Earlier in the day, the group took part in a Northwest Arkansas Council roundtable discussion about affordable housing. "I'm grateful to Congressman Womack for bringing HUD Secretary Turner and Governor Sanders to Northwest Arkansas and giving us the opportunity to discuss Fayetteville’s critical housing issues," Rawn said. "We're always appreciative of the opportunity to work with state and federal officials on matters important to Fayetteville residents." Turner’s trip to Hillcrest Towers marked the first time he’s visited a Housing Authority complex since his confirmation as HUD secretary.

We're halfway through the first-ever #FayettevilleTreeWeek, but there are still plenty of activities left! Thursday — the public is invited to a 6 p.m. class at the Fayetteville Public Library aimed to expand your knowledge about trees and gain practical skills for their care. Also, Urban Forestry staff also seek feedback and ideas on a new forestry education program for Fayetteville residents currently under development. The program’s goal is to equip participants with the tools to care for their trees or advocate for trees in their neighborhoods. Register for the class here: https://lnkd.in/gfpShDrg Friday — at 6 p.m. Mayor Molly Rawn will reveal the 2025 Amazing Tree of Fayetteville's commemorative plaque in Walker Park, as well as read a Mayoral Proclamation in honor of Arbor Day. Saturday — To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, Urban foresters will lead five free, guided hikes at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Hike times: • 12:30-1:15 p.m. • 1:30-2:15 p.m. • 2:30-3:15 p.m. • 3:40-4:10 p.m. • 4:15-5 p.m. Register for the BGO hikes here: https://lnkd.in/gU_tBUxi

The City's Community Resources Dept. will host its annual "Spring Connections" on Friday, April 25, 2-4 p.m. at the Fayetteville Senior Center. The event is for service providers in the area who work with low- to moderate-income residents to foster collaboration between organizations to better assist the community. To learn more about Community Resources and its programs, go to: https://lnkd.in/gPZRPqRP

Calling Arkansas artists! Fayetteville is launching its first annual art exhibition at City Hall, and we want to feature your work. Learn more: https://cvcpl.us/Qyg2nCO All styles, media and subjects are welcome — no theme required. Selected artists will receive a $250 honorarium. Apply by May 16 for the chance to be part of this new tradition.

REMINDER: The City's annual Earth Day Cleanup is now a self-guided cleanup through May 4 (because the event was rained out). Over the next two weeks, you and your crew can help us tackle litter in several identified trash hot-spots. You'll be provided with supplies and can volunteer anytime that's convenient for the group. (You'll also get a goody bag, including Keep Arkansas Beautiful T-shirts, wildflower seeds and restaurant coupons.) To participate, contact Kristina Jones (kjones@fayetteville-ar.gov). She'll match you with cleanup location based on group size and preferences. Thank you for celebrating Earth Day by helping to keep Fayetteville beautiful! 🌎

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 To celebrate, join Urban Forestry for an hour-long urban hike in The Ramble. Choose from one of two start times: noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Register here: https://ow.ly/6WzR50VFrtx Starting at the Lower Ramble entrance on S. West Ave. by the library, we will take a stroll on paved paths and admire the beautiful spring blooms of the trees in Lower Ramble. We will continue to the Upper Ramble to discuss the latest developments in the park and observe the vibrant tree life in full bloom. This is a picturesque hike perfect for appreciating the wonders of the season. #FayettevilleTreeWeek

The NWA Regional Planning Commission is seeking public input to shape its Razorback Greenway Corridor Plan. To help define how the Greenway is used, take this survey: https://lnkd.in/eqMjQrXB Stretching 40 miles through Northwest Arkansas, the Greenway connects seven cities. In just 15 years, the trail went from vision to reality. The plan will build on this success, ensuring the Greenway catalyzes trail-oriented development, smart growth and healthy living for the region.

If you haven't yet, sign up today for our FREE Curbside Food Waste Collection Pilot Program! So far, over 13,000 lbs. of food waste has been collected from Fayetteville homes – and diverted away from the landfill! We give you a bucket to leave your food scraps outside the house. Our friends at Ozark Compost & Swap will do a front-door pickup (and leave you a different, cleaned bucket for the next pickup). OCS brings the food waste to the City's Compost Facility, where it's turned into compost for Fayetteville residents. To learn more and sign up, go to: https://lnkd.in/gxRjgkpb