Explore Nature eVENT

Explore Nature is sponsored by the Purple Martin Conservation Initiative. The event focuses on nature, conservation, and restoration. Learn how you can become a part of the growing effort to restore our native habitats and wildlife — everyone can play a role in getting the job done! It may be volunteering for marsh restoration projects, planting a pollinator garden, providing safe housing and food for our native birds, 

or other activities to conserve our resources.

The Explore Nature event will be held at North Park in Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 8:30 AM until noon. It's a FREE fun filled event for people of all ages. There will be information/learning booths from numerous exhibitors that will include a guided bird walk, native plant and gardening information, live animals, activities, face painting, and more! We'll also take a few groups to visit our Purple Martin colony.

Guided bird walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. 

Meet at the walking trail pavilion.

2023 Participants

Purple Martin Conservation Initiative (PMCI)

Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge

Louisiana State Parks

LSU Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana

Common Ground Relief

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative 

Capital Area Beekeepers Association

Baton Rouge Audubon Society

International Crane Foundation

Louisiana Amphibian and Reptile Enthusiasts (L.A.R.E.)

Wings of Hope

Denham Springs Garden Club

Science on the Geaux (formerly Nature to Geaux)

Livingston Parish Master Gardener

Livingston Parish Library

Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter

Miss Louisiana USA - Sylvia Masters

Raising Canes 

Baton Rouge Nature Explorers

Louisiana Conservation Corps, a program of American YouthWorks

Slowhike Company

Katie Percy, Avian Biologist

If your organization is interested in participating, please reach out to PMCI. We appreciate your support. 

Please follow our Facebook event and check our website for updates. 

Purple Martin Conservation Initiative

Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 

LSU Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana

Capital Area Beekeepers Association

International Crane Foundation

Louisiana Native Plant Society

Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary

Louisiana Amphibian and Reptile Enthusiasts (L.A.R.E.)

Nature to Geaux

English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA)

Livingston Parish Master Gardener

 Livingston Parish Library

Raising Canes

Katie Percy, Avian Biologist

KT Scannell, Miss Louisiana USA

Dawn's Designs

Perault’s Nuisance Wildlife Control, LLC 

PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT IS FREE. 

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOUR ORGANIZATION IS INTERESTED IN JOINING US.