Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center

1685 CR35N
Columbus, AR 71831

870-983-2790

Rick Evans Grandview Prairie is comprised of 4,885 acres of Blackland Prairie. It was purchased in May of 1997 and was the first major land acquisition using money provided by Amendment 75. It fulfills several commitments made in the Plan for Conservation. These commitments include land acquisition and improvement, protection and restoration of habitat, and conservation education.

Native Americans inhabited this area long before it was called "Grandview." Documented findings support the existence of the Caddo on the site.

The property was later called the Grandview Plantation and had a reputation for producing valuable crops and livestock.

In more recent times, the area was managed as a cattle farm and private hunting and fishing business. In conjunction with cattle farming, the introduction of non-native vegetation and over-grazing were common. In regards to the hunting and fishing business, the primary focus was on white-tailed deer, trophy bass, and pen-reared native and non-native upland game birds.

Currently, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission owns Grandview Prairie and is operating a Conservation Education Center and Wildlife Management Area on the grounds.

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