Peel Compton Foundation

After Hours at the Peel Museum
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, 400 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States
2026 After Hours Series
During our 2026 After Hours: A Victorian Journey to America’s 250th Anniversary series, guests are invited to explore the Peel Museum and Botanical Garden at their own pace on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–7:00 PM. Tour guides will be stationed throughout the museum to share stories, answer questions, and highlight connections between Victorian life and America’s approaching 250th anniversary. Visitors may also stop by the hands-on craft table to create a free seasonal project inspired by 19th-century traditions. Families are encouraged to complete the themed scavenger hunt during their visit. Once finished, participants can present it at the Museum Store to receive 15% off one item as a thank-you for exploring with us. Each month features a new historical theme, an engaging craft, and an opportunity to connect past and present in a relaxed and welcoming evening setting.
March 12: National Plant a Flower Day
National Plant a Flower Day celebrates the approaching arrival of spring and encourages us to prepare for a new season of growth!
Join us for a special After Hours program inspired by a treasured object from the Peel family collection. Guests will create a decorative seed packet filled with moss rose seeds, reflecting the floral motif found on Mary Emaline Berry Peel’s teapot. In the Victorian era, flowers carried meaning. The moss rose symbolized love in bloom and joyful affection, sentiments often expressed through the floral patterns that adorned nineteenth century homes. Gardens represented patience, care, and hope for the future.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, this simple act of planting invites reflection on growth across generations. Just as families like the Peels cultivated their homes and gardens in a young nation, we continue to shape what will flourish in the years ahead. Visitors are also invited to add a bloom to our indoor Wish Garden and share what they hope to cultivate this year! Plant something meaningful and watch it grow.
FREE | No registration required | RSVP encouraged
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Homeschool Archery Club
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Join our Homeschool Archery Club, a welcoming and relaxed space for homeschool families to connect and enjoy the sport of archery together! This club is open to all experience levels—from complete beginners to seasoned archers. Whether you’re just curious about trying something new or looking to improve your aim, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun and build skills in a safe, supportive environment.
We provide:

Basic instruction and guidance
All necessary archery equipment
A safe shooting environment
Certified staff on hand for supervision and support

This is a casual, community-centered meetup designed to encourage connection, skill-building, and plenty of target practice for both kids and adults. Come shoot, socialize, and be part of a growing homeschool archery community!
$10 fee for non-members, free for members!
All minors must be accompanied by an adult, and well-behaved children under 8 must remain in the spectating area with an adult present at all times.
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ThinkWell Outdoors: Los Exploradores
2026-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
ThinkWell Outdoors programs are nature hybrid schools that seek to connect children and their families back with nature, themselves, and each other through inquiry and play-based emergent education. It is an (almost) all-weather program that provides an opportunity for students to play, explore, and learn together in an outdoor environment. They will wonder and wander, get curiously creative, build connection through community, and deepen into respectful reciprocity with themselves, each other, and the land.
For our Los Exploradores Program (ages 4-6): This is our pilot Spanish Immersion program. Each week we will be playing and exploring in nature together. There will be free play, games, music, movement, and crafting.
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ThinkWell Outdoors: Nature Explorers
2026-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
ThinkWell Outdoors programs are nature hybrid schools that seek to connect children and their families back with nature, themselves, and each other through inquiry and play-based emergent education. It is an (almost) all-weather program that provides an opportunity for students to play, explore, and learn together in an outdoor environment. They will wonder and wander, get curiously creative, build connection through community, and deepen into respectful reciprocity with themselves, each other, and the land.
For our Nature Explorers Program (ages 5-10): Each week we’ll explore natural science, geography, civics, and history through play, emergent learning, music, movement, STEAM activities, and wandering in nature together.
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Mountain Biking: Intro to Cornering
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
Coler’s Mountain Biking Intro to Cornering Class is the perfect place for you to expand your skill set. Coler’s PMBIA certified instructors will walk you through all aspects of cornering – including body position, bike position, and more. This class will help provide a solid foundation for you to take your skills to the next level!
No refunds will be issued for this purchase unless Peel Compton Foundation cancels the program due to low participation or weather.

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Tour de Coler Weekly Group Ride
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
Tour de Coler Weekly Group Ride
Join us every Tuesday for Tour de Coler, our free weekly group mountain bike ride at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Riders of all experience levels are welcome. We break into groups based on ability and riding style, so you can find the right pace and terrain for you.
Meet at The Grove Parking Lot and spend the evening exploring the trails with a great community of riders. No registration required. Just show up and ride.
ScheduleEvery TuesdayMid-March through October: 5:30–7:30 PMNovember through Mid-March: 4:00–6:00 PM
LocationThe Grove Parking Lot2500 NW Grove Lane (off NW 3rd St)
Completely free. No registration necessary.

Coler Kids Nature Class
2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
Register for all five Nature Classes as a session for just $100 per child, or join as a drop-in for $20 per child per class.
This program is a two-hour nature class designed for homeschooled students ages 6-12.
Objectives include learning to use a compass, learning to work as a team by building a shelter together, learning the seven principles of outdoor ethics, plant identification, birding, creek activities, and more!
Parents may drop off students promptly at 9:00 am and pick up by 11:00 am.
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Pickleball Lessons: Advanced
2026-03-09 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Advanced Lessons will take place from 8:00pm-9:00pm
Join coach Kip Lacey at Osage Park for pickleball lessons at Osage Park. Lessons will meet once a week (Monday evenings) for 8 weeks (March 2nd-April 20th)
For players who are 3.5 and above. Players who have played tournaments and are seeking to reach the upper levels. For players looking to refine their skills and develop the stretegy and mentality to achieve.
Topics Covered:

Dinking (purpose, techniques, strategy, shifting, shadowing)
Advanced Transitioning from baseline to non-volley zone (drops, drives, and location)
Volleys (roll volleys, punch volleys, reset volleys)
Advanced offensive shots
Defensive shots
Serving and returns placement strategy
Advanced drills and games

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Pickleball Lessons: Intermediate
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Join coach Kip Lacey at Osage Park for pickleball lessons at Osage Park. Lessons will meet once a week (Monday evenings) for 8 weeks (March 2nd-April 20th)
Intermediate Lessons
For players who have been playing a bit and have a solid grasp on the basics and scoring. For players who want to take their abilities to the next level. 3.0-3.5 level
Topics Covered:

Dinking (purpose, techniques, strategy, shifting, shadowing)
Transitioning from baseline to non-volley zones (drops, drives, and location)
Volleys (roll volleys, punch volleys)
Offensive shots
Defensive shots
Serving and returns
Intermediate drills

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Pickleball Lessons: Beginner
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Join coach Kip Lacey for pickleball lessons at Osage Park. Lessons will meet once a week (Monday evenings) for 8 weeks (March 2nd-April 20th)
Beginner Clinics
For new players who have never played pickleball or have recently begun playing, the clinics cover:

Grips (Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western)
Rules and Scoring
Dinking (Purpose, Techniques, Strategy)
Transitioning from Baseline to Non-Volley Zone
Beginner Drills

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3D Archery Days
2026-03-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Get ready to experience the wild side of archery at The Quiver! On the first weekend of each month, we bring out our collection of 3D, animal-shaped targets for you to shoot at. From deer to our fierce velociraptor, take aim at a variety of unique critters. Of course, our regular targets will also be available.
This is a FREE event for members!
When you register, you’ll get access to shoot for one hour at your convenience—just come during the event hours and enjoy the experience. Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or just have fun with some wild targets, it’s an exciting way to spend your time at The Quiver!
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Mountain Biking: Intro to Jumps
2026-03-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
Ready to land those jumps? Coler’s Intro to Jumps Class is the perfect place for you to expand your skill set. Coler’s PMBIA certified instructors will walk you through all aspects of navigating jumps- including body position, bike position, and landing. This class will help provide a solid foundation for you to take your skills to the next level!
No refunds will be issued for this purchase unless Peel Compton Foundation cancels the program due to low participation or weather.

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Yoga for Athletes
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
In the series “Yoga for Athletes”, Regina, from Healthy Living with Regina, will be using a blend of Hatha and slow Vinyasa that focuses on stability, balance, alignment, flexibility and mobility. Enabling you to pursue the training and workouts you love safely and efficiently.
The goal of these sessions is to empower people to learn about their bodies, cultivate stability and balance, increase mobility, and support healthy functional movement.
This series will teach you how yoga can improve overall performance, promote injury prevention and cultivate healthy, mindful movement.
We will go through asanas (poses) for strength, stretching for flexibility, alignment for injury prevention, and mobility to improve range of motion
$15 per class or $50 for all.
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Level 1 Mountain Biking Basics
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, AR, United States
Learn all the essentials to become a better rider! We cover bike safety checks, gear, the three essentials to mountain biking, riding positions, mounting/dismounting, braking techniques, shifting, and trail etiquette. Coler’s PMBIA certified instructors will guide you through the skills you need to gain confidence on your bike and build a solid base of mountain biking skills. This class was designed for those who are new to mountain biking or haven’t had formal instruction previously.
No refunds will be issued for this purchase unless Peel Compton Foundation cancels the program due to low participation or weather.

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Saint Patrick's Day Shoot
2026-03-04 08:00 - 19:00 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at our St. Patrick’s Day Archery Shoot on March 15th! This relaxed, come-and-go event invites archers of all experience levels to stop by the range anytime during the day for a festive and fun shooting experience.
We’ll have a variety of 3D targets set up across the range, along with St. Patrick’s Day–themed fun targets—think shamrocks, pots of gold, leprechaun mischief, and more. Whether you want to test your skills, enjoy a playful challenge, or just take part in the holiday spirit, there’s something for everyone.
Come for a few minutes or stay awhile—shoot at your own pace, mingle with fellow archers, and soak in the St. Paddy’s atmosphere. Wear something green for extra luck (and maybe a bonus challenge or two)!
Join us for a day of arrows, good vibes, and a bit of Irish charm!
FREE FOR MEMBERS
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Osage Park Kids Nature Class
2026-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Register for all four Nature Classes as a session for just $70 per child, or join as a drop-in for $20 per child per class.
This program is a two-hour nature class designed for homeschooled students ages 6-12.
Objectives include learning about our watershed system, designing your own waterways, learning about the wetland ecosystem at Osage Park, discovering wildlife and their adaptations, learning the seven principles of outdoor ethics, animal shelter building, plant identification, priarie conservation, bug catching and more!
Parents may drop off students promptly at 9am and pick up by 11am.

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Try Archery
2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Want to try archery, but don’t know where to start? Sign up for our Try Archery program and learn from our certified archery instructors!
In this program, you’ll be introduced to shooting and range safety before taking aim and participating in archery games with balloons! Everything is provided, just come ready to learn and have some fun!
Added bonus: If you enjoy this program and want to take the next step in your archer journey, your registration fee can be applied to an annual membership at The Quiver.
Programs at The Quiver are led by Level 1+ USA Archery & Safesport Certified Staff

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USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Practical
2026-03-01 08:30 - 17:30 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
This is the practical class for The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification which provides graduates the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program.

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USA Archery Level 1 Practical
2026-03-01 08:30 - 12:30 | The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR, United States
The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs.
The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans and is well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of disciplines.

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