Beaver Day at Osage Park

Fundraising Activation

700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR 72712

April 7, 2026

We Give A Dam. Do You?

This International Beaver Day, join a community-wide fundraising celebration in support of Osage Park! Programs, partner booths, and special activations throughout the day will help raise funds for the park’s wetlands, wildlife, and long-term care.

Ways to Join In!

Help Us Raise $5,000 In One Day!

Today is all about fundraising to support the beavers and the wetlands at Osage Park! We are working to raise $5,000 in one day, and we’re counting on your support.

Thanks to modus studio, the designers of the award-winning Osage Park Pavilion, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. It’s the perfect way to kick off this inaugural event and double your impact.

Attend Our Activation

Stop by the Osage Park pavilion from 11 AM to 2 PM to learn more about beavers, the wetland ecosystem, and the impact Osage Park has on our community. We’ll have an interactive donation thermometer, fun prizes, and hands-on activities! We’re excited to be joined by the Arkansas Beaver Committee and the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists. Oh, Snap! Ice Cream will also be serving a special Beaver Tracks flavor all day.

Register For A Program

Our beaver-themed Kids Nature Class (ages 6–12) will take place from 9–11 AM for $20, where participants will explore how these incredible engineers shape our wetlands and watershed. Then, at 6–7:30 PM, join us for a $25 all-ages Nocturnal Tour at Osage Park, a guided dusk walk led by site managers to discover the beavers who call the park home.

Clean Up the Wetland

Interested in volunteering with our team? Contact us to join our all-hands clean-up effort to clear out trash in the wetland and remove invasive species.

Giving Levels

Learn more about our Beaver Day giving levels and the thank-you gifts that come with them!

$25: Branch Builder

Supports the wetland our beavers call home

→ Free Ice Cream Scoop from Oh, Snap! + Beaver Day Sticker

$50: TRASH CHAMPION

Removes 10 lbs. of trash from the wetlands

→ Herb Garden Kit

$100: Wetland Steward

Removes 500 sq. ft. of invasive plant species

→ Osage Park T-Shirt or Hat + Free Pint of Ice Cream from Oh Snap!

$250: Native plant

Provides native seed to restore one acre of riparian landscape

→ Pickleball Paddle

$500: Ecosystem educator

Supports environmental education programs

→ Private Tour of Osage Park + Climb Bentonville Day Pass

Pick up your thank-you gifts during our Beaver Day activation at the pavilion on April 7 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

T-shirt sizes are limited

Volunteering

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Join our volunteer morning and help care for the wetlands at Osage Park. Volunteers will assist with trash cleanup, invasive species removal, and hands-on habitat support alongside the Osage Park team. It’s a meaningful way to give back, protect local wildlife, and make a direct impact on the health of the park.

Nature Class

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | $20 | Ages 6-12

Join us for a special beaver-themed Kids Nature Class as we explore how these incredible engineers shape our wetlands and watershed. Participants will learn about Osage Park’s wetland ecosystem, discover how beavers build dams and lodges, learn about waterways, and explore wildlife adaptations that help animals thrive.

Interactive Activities

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stop by the Osage Park pavilion to learn more about beavers, the wetland ecosystem, and the impact Osage Park has on our community. We’ll have an interactive donation thermometer, fun prizes, and hands-on activities! We’re excited to be joined by the Arkansas Beaver Committee and the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists.

Nocturnal Tour

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | $15 | All Ages

Celebrate International Beaver Day with a one-of-a-kind nocturnal tour at Osage Park, timed perfectly for dusk when our most elusive residents begin to stir. Led by Osage Park’s expert site managers, this guided evening walk highlights the incredible beavers who call the park home; often unseen during the day, but essential to the health of our wetlands!

Beaver Tracks Ice Cream!

Oh Snap! Ice Cream, located at the Osage Park pavilion food truck court, will be serving a special Beaver Tracks ice cream flavor all day in celebration of International Beaver Day. Stop by Osage Park to grab a scoop and treat yourself while supporting a great cause!

Two North American beavers resting together in a wetland pond surrounded by floating leaves

Love That Lasts: What Beavers Teach Us About Partnership

Few animals demonstrate shared work and long-term commitment better than the North American beaver. At Osage Park, beavers offer a living lesson in what a lasting partnership looks like!

What’s a Beaver Deceiver?

Discover how the Beaver Deceiver manages water levels while protecting both beavers and wetlands. Learn how this innovative solution works and why it’s used at Osage Park!

modus studio’s Award-Winning Pavilion

The Osage Park pavilion is more than just a structure. Designed by modus studio, it serves as a gateway from the city into restored wetlands, blending architecture, nature, and community into one unforgettable experience.

$1000 Match

Thanks to modus studio, the designers of the award-winning Osage Park Pavilion, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. It’s the perfect way to kick off this inaugural event and double your impact!

Interested in supporting the Peel Compton Foundation through sponsorship?

Contact Kayla LaCavera, Director of Development, at kayla.lacavera@peelcompton.org