Explore Nature eVENT
Explore Nature 2024
PMCI will be taking a break from hosting this signature event in 2024. Please check back in 2025.
We are planning a smaller bird watching event and visit to the Purple Martin colony at North Park in April. Please check the events tab and our Facebook page for updates to our calendar.
Explore Nature 2023
2023’s Explore Nature event, sponsored by the Purple Martin Conservation Initiative, was held at North Park in Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 8:30 AM until Noon. A number of new exhibitors joined us this year and contributed to our focus on nature, conservation, and restoration. Exhibitors demonstrated how individuals of all ages and backgrounds can participate in helping preserve and restore our native habitats and wildlife.
Please consider donating to PMCI to help us keep this fun-filled event FREE.
Thank You 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 in 2024, please contact PMCI. We appreciate your support.
Please follow our Facebook events page and check our website for updates On future events.
2023 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 Participants
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
Help support explore Nature
Your support and contributions will help us keep the event free for the public and participants.
Purple Martin Conservation Initiative (EIN# 86-3251426) is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.
Explore Nature Past Events
See our Explore Nature Photos below
NORTH PARK, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA