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.
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.
NORTH PARK, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA