Spring Wings

celebrating all things with wings

May 4, 2024 from 10am - 2pm

LEE TARTT NATURE PRESERVE

Grenada Historic District

Spring is for the birds, bees and butterflies! Join us as we celebrate the return of migrating songbirds, emerging butterflies and caterpillars with their host plants. 

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL AGES

ACTIVITIES

• Experience real raptors with Magnolia Wildlife Rehabilitation

• Paddle in kayaks & canoes through Chakchiuma Swamp with naturalist guides

• Walk with local naturalists on short guided hikes focused - plants, birds, butterflies, plant medicine, swamp ecology, native plants

• Create a giant nest, go on a scavenger hunt, make an origami butterfly and more!

• Learn about needle felting with hands on demonstrations by artist, Maggie Harrison

• Meet artists and musicians inspired by nature 

• Walk the Storybook Trail “Cypress Knees & Tupelo Trees” by Cathy Melvin

SHOP

Swamp Swag - t-shirts, trucker hats, tumblers and more

Native Plants / Camp Creek Natives 

Paintings featuring plants & birds /  Robin Whitfield Studio

Nature Activity Kits / OutsideIN MS

Fresh snacks  & Charcuterie - Making it Pop Food Cart

Swamp Songs / an album about Chakchiuma Swamp by Sally Vee

Herbal Teas / Living Legacy Wellness Center / Bella Royal

GUIDED NATURE EXPERIENCES

Walks and paddles from 10 - 1:30 / Sign up at event

What to expect:

• 20 minutes at a slow pace for paying attention and asking questions

• No special shoes or gear required

• All Activities are for all ages and experience levels