APR 1 • TUe • noon-1pm • lecture
Historical Ecology of Forest and Grasslands in Mississippi
Speaker: Timothy J. Schauwecker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Land surveys in Mississippi were conducted from the early to late 1800s following land treaty settlements with indigenous tribes. Using these nineteenth century land surveys and contemporary reference sites, we are able to identify forest and grassland characteristics and understand landscape variation over the last 200 years.

apr 12 • SAT • 10AM-4PM • event
NatureFEST!
Bring the family for a fun celebration of nature—starring snakes, birds of prey, and fish—and a behind-the-scenes look at research, guided nature walks, and other outdoor activities.

APR 26 • SAT • 10am-3PM
Native Plant Garden Tours
Enjoy the Museum’s beautiful gardens.

may 6 • tue • noon-1PM • lecture
BATS: a Fly-by-Night Affair
Speaker: Chester Martin, Research Emeritus, Environmental Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS

An overview of the biology, life history, ecology, and management of bats, emphasizing native Mississippi species and their ecological importance. Chester Martin will cover bat anatomy and morphological adaptations for flight and foraging; hibernation, migration, roosting habitat, formation of maternity colonies, and habitat management.

may 10 • sat • 10am-3PM • event
International Migratory Bird Day
Learn more about migratory birds, and support conservation efforts benefiting them.

may 20 • tue • 10am-noon
Volunteer Training for DINOSAURS! Exhibit
Learn about dinosaurs and how you can be a part of this exhibit.

may 24 • sat • special exhibit opening
DINOSAURS!
Visit the Museum and travel back millions of years as you roam among robotic dinosaurs.

may 26 • mon • holiday
Museum Closed

Jun 3 • tue • 10am-3pm • event
Snake Day: Mississippi Style
Live Mississippi snakes will be on exhibit with experts available to answer your questions.

Jun 3 • tue • 10am-11am & noon-1pm • lectures
Snake Day Lectures: De-mystifying Mississippi Snakes
Speaker: Terry Majure, Aquarium Coordinator, Museum of Natural Science Jackson, MS

Learn how to tell the differences between the six venomous and fifty-five nonvenomous snake types found in Mississippi. Majure will help you appreciate our native snakes and their ecological importance.

Jun 6 • Fri • 10am-noon
Fun Friday
Dinosaurs

Jun 13 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Friday
Fossils

Jun 14 • sat • 8:30am-11am • event
Katfishin' Kids
Free fun at Turcotte Lab, off Hwy 43 at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, for children ages 5–14, accompanied by an adult. Equipment and lunch are provided free.

Jun 20 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Fridays
Prehistoric Mammals

Jun 27 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Fridays
Prehistoric Fish

jul 1 •tue • noon-1ppm • lecture
How YOU Can Prevent Dinosaurs from Going Extinct!!
SPEAKER: John Davis
“Dinosaur” always means huge and extinct, right? Wrong! Learn how the adventurer who discovered Tyrannosaurus rex also uncovered the clue to living dinosaurs. Understand how scientists know there are more dinosaurs living today than in the past. Thrill to amazing discoveries, such as a raptor with four wings. Find out about a society that fights to prevent the extinction of dinosaurs and how YOU personally can attract, enjoy, and protect them.

Jul 4 • fri • holiday
Museum Closed

Jul 11 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Fridays
Prehistoric Insects

Jul 18 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Fridays
Prehistoric Birds

Jul 25 • fri • 10am-noon
Fun Fridays
Prehistoric Reptiles