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2008 HUMMINGBIRD MIGRATION CELEBRATION
September 5-7, 2008
STRAWBERRY PLAINS AUDUBON CENTER
285 Plains Road, Holly Springs MS 38635
Strawberry Plains Audubon Center is one of Mississippi's finest natural and historic treasures with more than 200 species of birds, extensive native plant gardens and the antebellum Davis House. The Center encompasses 2,500 acres of diverse wildlife habitat and has 15 miles of walking trails for exploring our forests, fields and wetlands.
For information, call the Holly Springs Tourism Office 662-252-2515 or Strawberry Plains Audubon Center at 662-252-1155.
Admission: Adults and children over 12: $10; seniors: $7; children under 12: $5; children under 3: $3. 12-passenger vans and buses: $7 per passenger (driver admitted free). Free parking is included in all admission prices. Please, no pets allowed.
For tickets and reservations
call the Holly Springs Tourism Office 662-252-2515 or 662-252-1155.
Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
DIRECTIONS: Strawberry Plains Audubon Center is on Hwy. 311, 3.2 miles north of the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 311 at Holly Springs , and 9.5 miles south of the intersection of Hwy. 72 and Hwy. 311 at Mount Pleasant .
From Memphis , take Hwy. 72 from Collierville , TN and turn right onto Hwy. 311; or take Hwy 78 (Lamar) to the Holly Springs/Oxford exit. Follow Hwy. 7 north through the town of Holly Springs and turn left onto Hwy 311. Turn left at the stop sign. Go 2.5 miles, and Strawberry Plains Audubon Center will be on your right.
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Map to Strawberry Plains
Special Guests
Hummer/Bird Study Group
Renowned hummingbird experts Bob and Martha Sargent are real showstoppers. Get a closeup view of how they band hummingbirds and watch as some visitors are allowed to release the tiny birds back into the wild.
Booksigning by Hubert McAlexander
Get your copy hot off the press of the History of Strawberry Plains Audubon Center. Hear the author tell the fascinating history.
Organization for Bat Conservation
Using live specimens, Rob Mies will talk about the benefits, misunderstandings and uniqueness of bats.
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
Find out about the work of this local group to care for orphaned or injured wild animals and how they return them safely to their native habitats.
Adventures with John James Audubon
Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis returns to portray artist and naturalist John James Audubon. This year's program will highlight Audubon's time in Mississippi as well as the birds he painted here.
Bird Tales, Stories and Songs from Many Lands
Weaving his lifelong love for birds with traditional folktales from many cultures, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis takes listeners on the migratory flyways of our winged friends. Taking strands from the latest ornithological research, melodious ribbons from song birds and birds of prey, waterfowl and cranes, along with patchwork squares from Native American, African, European and Asian folklore, Fox creates a tapestry of tales that is informative and inspiring.
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Kids Day
Teachers, Sign up to bring your class to Kids Day, Wednesday, September 3
A day full of fun awaits you. Contact Kate Friedman at kfriedman@audubon.org for more information. Plus, children ages 6 to 15 can enter our Hummingbird Festival Art Contest where winners will receive a pair of binoculars.
Art Contest Flyer
School Flyer
Home School Policies
Audubon Under the Stars (by reservation only)
Join us on Thursday evening, September 4 from 6 until 9 for a special preview party that we call Audubon Under the Stars. Guests enjoy a seated dinner with live music. Hummingbird banding, a historic home tour, a silent auction and talks by naturalists throughout the property make this an evening not to be missed. Call us at (662) 252-1155 to make a reservation or for more information.
Activities
-Nature Trade Show (bring your credit card or checkbook!)
-Wildlife Demonstrations
-Hummingbird Banding and Bird Release
-Kids' Tent
-Wagon Rides
-Nature Programs
-Guided Walks
-View Hummingbirds at the historic Davis House
(No reservations required)
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