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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors to connect with nature at the Museum this April<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LECTURE: LANDSCAPING FOR HUMMINGBIRDS (Tuesday, April 7 from noon \u2013 1 pm)\u00a0<\/strong>
Dr. Mark W. LaSalle<\/strong>, naturalist and wetlands ecologist, will show visitors how to make their home landscapes a haven for hummingbirds. This lecture is Included with MMNS Foundation Membership<\/strong> or museum admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NATUREFEST! (Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.)<\/strong> 
NatureFEST<\/strong> is a festival, a nature outing, and a fascinating museum trip all wrapped into one exciting day. Encounter live animals with Wild Acres, Freedom Ranch<\/strong>, and the Hattiesburg Zoo<\/strong>, go behind-the-scenes with scientists, shop plants from Camp Creek Native Plants<\/strong> and other items from local vendors, explore the \u201cGiants of the Ice Age\u201d exhibit, see artist Ellen Langford<\/strong> paint, and enjoy a children\u2019s story time with Kay Meadows. <\/strong>This event is included with MMNS Foundation Membership or museum admission. Skenny Burgers<\/strong>, Gator\u2019s<\/strong>, and Mo\u2019Betta Desserts<\/strong> food trucks will be on-site (not included). Kick-off the day with the Buffalo Peak Outfitters Hoka 5K Hike\/Run <\/strong>(includes NatureFEST admission) – registration required. Get all NatureFEST and hike information at https:\/\/www.mdwfp.com\/events\/naturefest-0<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOONLIGHT, MUSIC, AND METEORS (Friday, April 17 from 7:30 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m.)<\/strong> 
Celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday and experience a night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra <\/strong>and area physicists, astronomers, and NASA Solar System Ambassadors<\/strong> during the Lyrid meteor shower at \u201cThe Den\u201d in beautiful LeFleur\u2019s Bluff State Park<\/strong>. Advance tickets $20 (until Noon on April 16th) or $25 at the door. This project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission<\/strong>, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts<\/strong>, a federal agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE MUSEUM<\/strong>
The Museum is located at 2148 Riverside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi<\/strong> in LeFleur\u2019s Bluff State Park. Admission is: $9 for adults, $7 for youth ages 3-18, and $8 for senior citizens ages 60 and up. Plan your adventure at: 601-576-6000 or www.mdwfp.com\/museum<\/a>. Connect with the Museum at: www.facebook.com\/msnaturalscience<\/a> and www.instagram.com\/MSScienceMuseum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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