Crane Fest
October 25, from 10am to 4pm
The following are confirmed events on the day of and prior to the festival. Please check back often to see updates. All events and programs are free, some may require pre-registration.
Special Events Schedule |
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Meeting Place |
| Oct 23 | 8am | Crane Tours - Limited Seating - Call 497-6322 to make reservations. (more info) | Visitor Center Kiosk |
| Oct 24 | 8am | Crane Tours - Limited Seating - Call 497-6322 to make reservations. (more info) | Visitor Center Kiosk |
| Oct 24 | 2pm-4pm | Botanical Walkthrough the Savanna - Limited Space - Call 475-7047 to make reservations. Nationally-renown botanist, Dr. Robert Mohlenbrock will be leading this excursion - you do not want to miss this opportunity to learn these plants. | Grand Bay NWR & NERR (exit 75) |
| Oct 25 | 8am, 10am, 12pm | Crane Tours - Limited Seating - Call 497-6322 to make reservations. (more info) | Visitor Center Kiosk |
| Oct 25 | 9am | Wildlife Photography Workshop - Wildlife Photographer, Terry Hartley will be giving a workshop about this dynamic field. Terry also presents at the Alabama Coastal Bird Fest. Bring your camera for a trip into the field. | Visitor Center Theatre |
| Oct 25 | 11am | Mississippi Sandhill Crane New Headquarters Dedication - It's been a long journey, but now the visitor center and C.L. Dees trail are in better shape than ever. Participate in the dedication ceremony. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Scavenger Hunt - Come to the visitor center to get your entry form, fill it out by visiting the booths at the festival and get a prize! Additionally, each family that participates in the Scavenger Hunt can be entered into the drawing for 2 rounds of golf at The Preserve Golf Course, an Audubon International Certified Bird Sanctuary. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Being a sea turtle can be interesting in the Gulf of Mexico. Come learn about them and the hurdles they encounter. A special TED experience. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | J.L. Scott Marine Education Center - Marine education at it's finest - come see the live animals in the touch tank and learn about these exciting creatures who live so close. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Wildlife Rehabilitation - What happens when you find an injured animal? Who do you take it to and what do they do? | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Master Naturalists - How can you get involved in this program - what does it take to be a master naturalist? Great activity to learn how to make bird feeders and bird houses from recyclables. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | Academy Begins Hourly: 10, 12, 1, 2, 3 |
Fire - It's an important and natural part of the savanna. Participate in the Fire Academy during the Festival to learn all about prescribed fire. The Fire Academy is a great and unique opportunity to get hands on with wildland fire operations. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | The Nature Conservancy - Can you pass the Environmental Quiz? Learn about Mississippi wildlife and the important way that TNC helps us protect natural places. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Kayak Tours on the Bayou - Sponsored by the Grand Bay NERR, kayak tours will be available throughout the day. Tours are first come, first serve and visitors must be 12 or older to participate. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Hattiesburg Zoo - Come and learn about the educational programs at this zoo that's just up the road! Lots of fun things to learn about up close and personal. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 10am-4pm | Gulf Islands National Seashore - You'll be amazed at the opportunities that abound on the MS gulf coast. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 11am-3pm | Food - Concessions will be available | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 11:30am-1pm | Live Music! Blues Rangers More Info | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 12am-4pm | Live Crane - Meet a MS Sandhill Crane up close and personal. Ms. Hill will be in town and staff from the Audubon Species Survival Center will talk about the captive rearing program and more. | Visitor Center |
| Oct 25 | 1pm, 3pm | Guided Nature Walks - Mark LaSalle will lead tours on the C.L. Dees Nature Trail, across from the Visitor Center. | C.L. Dees Trail |
| Oct 25 | 1:30-3pm | Live Music! Matt Hoggatt and Don Hupp More Info | Visitor Center |
