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6 – 8pm
PSoAR NWA Integration Circle - In Person
Blowing Springs Park, 700 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA
2 – 5pm
PSoAR Central AR - Bicycle Day - In Person
Murray Park, 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
All day
Kansas Consciousness Conference - Lawrence, KS
Presented by the Lawrence Psychedelic Society
200 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
6:30 – 8pm
PSoAR Statewide Virtual Integration Circle
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6 – 8pm
PSoAR Eureka Springs-Meet & Greet Seed/Plant Exchange
Lake Leatherwood City Park, 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA
7 – 8:30pm
PSoAR Central AR - Presents: Greg Lake, Attorney for Entheogenic Churches
This is a hybrid meeting with both online and in-person options available!
In-Person - 3101 Dugan St, Little Rock, AR 72206, USA
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6:30 – 8pm
PSoAR Statewide Virtual Integration Circle
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All day
Open Plains Psychedelic Symposium - Tulsa, OK
Presented by Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective
More info and tickets at https://okpsyco.org/open-plains/
Speaker Submissions open until May 15th
Tulsa, OK, USA
Dear Arkansas Psychedelic Community,
As with any evolving group, changes in leadership can occur as people follow their own paths and perspectives. Our organization remains committed to education, safety, and risk reduction in psychedelic healing. And we are committed to transparency. This month, three of the eight founding directors of the Psychedelic Society of Arkansas resigned, leaving the board positions of Vice President & Director of Integration (Jessica Fitzmaurice), Secretary & Director of Community Partnerships (Jake Fitzmaurice), and Director of Community Outreach (Tia Wilson), vacant. Their letters cited personal reasons and capacity, governance concerns, and misalignment with the board’s direction and group dynamics. Jessica Fitzmaurice will continue her work with PSoAR Integration Circles as a volunteer.
As a result, we felt it necessary to cancel our April events to allow for some rest, reflection, and recalibration. We will reschedule the t-shirt tie-dying event for another month, and if you would like to celebrate Bicycle Day, drive on down to Little Rock where our Central Arkansas Chapter is hosting a celebration (more info below)!
In the meantime, we are focusing our efforts on continuing to refine our mission, process, and values.
We know that news like this can bring curiosity and questions. We invite you to reach out to us if you have either.
Remaining board members are:
Beth Day, President - beth@psoar.org
Kendra Adair, Treasurer - kendra@psoar.org
Kelly Dundon - Director of Education and Development - kelly@psoar.org
Joseph Hood - Director of Ethics - joseph@psoar.org
James Redmond - Director of Media - james@psoar.org
We want to express our deep appreciation for the work, passion, and care that Jessica, Jake, and Tia brought to the formation of the Psychedelic Society of Arkansas and to all the work that came before under the banner of Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas. We wish them the very best.
Sincerely,
The PSoAR Board of Directors
PSoAR Central Arkansas – Bicycle Day Gathering
📅 Sunday, April 19 · 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Murray Park (Pavilion 2), Little Rock
Join us as we honor a pivotal moment in the history of consciousness exploration.
🚲 On April 19, 1943, Albert Hofmann embarked on the bicycle ride that would become symbolic of discovery and expanded awareness.
This gathering is a chance to reflect on that legacy through presence, connection, and community.
✨ What to expect:
A relaxed, family-friendly, sober environment
Lemonade and hibiscus tea for passersby (especially cyclists!)
Educational flyers and conversation
A welcoming space for curiosity and connection
👕 Wear tie-dye to celebrate unity, color, and expression
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We’re excited to announce a new chapter is forming in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, led by Dr. Lisa Roark, MD.
Lisa is an Arkansas and Missouri-licensed physician whose practice has evolved from traditional family medicine into integrative healing and transformational leadership. A passionate advocate for patient-centered care, she played a key role in the legalization of medical cannabis in Missouri, and went on to open both a private direct primary care clinic and the state’s only female-owned dispensary at the time. Then, a profound personal health journey reshaped her work and calling, leading her to embrace a more expansive path as a healer, and to move to NW Arkansas. Dr. Roark weaves together expertise in lifestyle medicine, psychedelic therapy, herbalism, energy work, and transformational leadership. Her work is dedicated to creating intentional community spaces where healing, growth, and expanded consciousness can unfold. As a new Chapter Leader of the PSoAR, she is committed to fostering education, integration, and intentional community within the evolving psychedelic landscape.
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The first Eureka Springs gathering is coming up in May:
PSoAR Eureka Springs Meet & Greet + Seed/Plant Exchange
📅 Friday, May 15 · 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Lake Leatherwood City Park (Pavilion), 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR
Join us for a laid-back evening of connection, conversation, and community-building. This first gathering is all about meeting like-minded folks, sharing ideas, and imagining what this chapter can grow into—together.
Plant & seed exchange (bring something if you’d like!)
Open-hearted conversation, community, and connection
Whether you’re experienced or just curious, you are welcome here.
🚫 No medicine will be sold or provided—just people, plants, and possibility.
If you’re in the area or want to get involved, you can reach Lisa at eurekasprings@psoar.org or directly at lisa@psoar.org
In March, our Director of Education, Kelly Dundon, presented at the first annual Social Work Action Coalition (SWAC) conference in Little Rock.
Her talk, “Psychedelics and Our Clients: What Social Workers Need to Know to Educate, Empower and Reduce Harm,” offered a thoughtful and in-depth exploration of psychedelic substances, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and ethical considerations for professionals in the field.
The 90-minute session drew over 40 social workers and students, sparking meaningful dialogue and reflection. The level of engagement we saw is a strong signal of growing interest and momentum around psychedelic education in Arkansas.
To learn more, contact Kelly at: kelly@psoar.org
We’re excited to support our regional community at the upcoming
Kansas Consciousness Conference:
📅 April 25, 2026 · 9:00am - 5:00pm
📍 200 Maine St., Lawrence, Kansas
It’ll be a day long conference exploring consciousness and the ways we engage with it through meditation, prayer, art, music, poetry, dance, and… psychedelics.
Expect a range of speakers and interactive workshops, as well as a tea room to decompress and connect with community.
Joseph and Beth will be presenting their talk on Psychedelics, Religion, and The Law, which they previously shared here in Northwest Arkansas. We encourage anyone who can make the trip to attend, connect, and support our friends in the broader Heartland psychedelic community.
Jessica Fitzmaurice continues to host her regular integration circles.
🗓️ The next circle is happening this Saturday, April 18th
📍Location: Blowing Springs Campground, Campsite #7.
🚗 Parking: Please park at the Gear Garden and take the short walk over to our campsite.
What to Bring:
A comfortable camp chair.
A campfire snack to share (if you feel inspired!)
Warm layers for the evening air.
This is a free event, but if you feel moved to support PSoAR’s mission and the continued hosting of these community gatherings, we gratefully accept donations via Givebutter. (Suggested donation of $10.) Your contributions help us cover costs for space, supplies, and our community outreach efforts.
PSoAR Statewide Virtual Integration Circle
Sunday, April 26 · 6:30 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fcs-osfr-vqr
Psychedelic Integration Group for Women and Femmes
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Next is May 14, 6-8pm
Hosted by Holos Collective, Fayetteville
A non-hierarchical shared space for women and femmes to be in community, share our psychedelic experiences, and practice listening skills with like-minded folks.
Calling all bluebirds! If you are interested in starting a chapter of PSoAR in your community, just fill out this application and we’ll be in touch! We are developing chapter materials that will make it easy to start and run a chapter. Benefits include connection with a lovely group of community-minded people, shared 501(c)(3) status, on-call support from the state board, your own psoar.org email, and good vibes for miles. We are even in the beginning planning stages of a chapter leader training retreat!
Until next month!
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