Explore Nature eVENT

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. 

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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