Picnic & Paddle: this lunchtime retreat is BACK for our 3rd year!   

DATE CHANGE: Stormy weather on the horizon Friday May 8th - we have moved the event to the following Friday, May 15th.  If you would still like us to open the gates on May 8th, please feel free to contact us at (662) 230-0368 or at (662) 417-9126

Current events have been an adventure of their own, so we are going to try something a little different at this time.  

We invite to you to join us any which way you can!!!  We are opening the main gates to Lee Tartt Nature Preserve starting at 10 am, to make it easier for you to launch your own boats.  Be sure to pack a lunch and bring your sense of adventure!  

HIKE one of our many trails!

LEARN migratory birds have flooded the swamp and are busy building nests and foraging for caterpillars.  Our volunteers can help you identify  birds by call or or sight. Bring your binoculars!

Sadly Federal and State social distancing measures have restricted our partner programs from providing boats & life jackets for us this year.   BRING YOUR OWN BOATS!

There will be limited use of a few FCS boats.  

We encourage everyone to:

- wash their boats before launching in order to keep cross contamination of invasive plant species at bay

- bring bug spray & plenty of water to drink

- don't forget your life jackets 

- practice safe distancing on trails, common areas & on the water. 

We will have on site: 

- hand washing station

- drinking water available to refill bottles

- information on programs & upcoming events

- maps & plenty of volunteers to help you navigate Chakchiuma Swamp and hiking trails at Lee Tartt Nature Preserve

As always - FREE & open to everyone!

Guests will participate at their own risk.  

for more information, contact us by email us at friends.of.cs.org@gmail.com