Howard County EHC teaming up with the Create Bridges team for Solar Eclipse seminars

State officials are planning to host several seminars in Southwest Arkansas this month to help get local communities prepared for next year’s Total Solar Eclipse.

The discussion is being organized by the Create Bridges team at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and will be offered at all three of UA Cossatot’s campuses.

Howard County Extension Agent Jean Ince discussed some of the details of the seminar.

Organizers invite everyone to join the “Solar Eclipse Gurus” and the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society during the half-day workshops. Topics will focus on an overview of the 2024 Eclipse, business and retail preparedness, community planning tips and education for landowners who want to provide accommodations during the event. The event is tailored for business owners, restaurant and lodging providers, landowners, churches, government officials and schools.

The April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse has been described by state tourism officials as the biggest tourism event to ever occur in Arkansas. Southwest Arkansas, particularly the Gillham area in Sevier County, will have the greatest times of totality in the state according to www.Eclipse2024.org.

For more information call Brandon Mathews at 501-671-2085. Please RSVP by May 9th.