Paw Paw: Arkansas’s Forgotten Fruit Tree
Paw Paw: Arkansas’s Forgotten Fruit Tree Hidden in the understory of Arkansas forests grows a treasure that most people walk right past—the paw paw tree. This native fruit tree, once a staple food for Indigenous peoples and early settlers, is making a remarkable...
6 Ways Bentonville is Expanding Its Tree Canopy
6 Ways Bentonville is Expanding Its Tree Canopy The Bentonville, Arkansas community understands the importance of investing in our environmental health and quality of life through expanding the city’s tree canopy. Tree canopies offer essential benefits, from cooling...
7 Reasons Why Tree Canopies Matter
7 Reasons Why Tree Canopies Matter When we think of trees, we often picture their trunks or leaves. But there’s one part of a tree that plays a massive role in urban and ecological health – the canopy. A tree canopy is the upper layer formed by the crowns...
Plant Smarter, Not Harder: How Native Plants Can Lower Your Water Bill
Plant Smarter, Not Harder: How Native Plants Can Lower Your Water Bill If you’re tired of watching your water bill spike every summer just to keep your lawn alive, you’re not alone. Homeowners across Northwest Arkansas are looking for smarter, more...

