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Our communities are facing many challenges. Rising violence, low educational outcomes, individuals who feel alone and people struggling to get their basic needs met. Here at the Mississippi Delta Nature Center and Rising Roots Farm we are working to address these pressing needs through connection to the natural world. The earth keeps us alive from day to day and yet more and more we are spending less and less time outdoors. Kids are growing up without a knowledge of the natural world and sometimes a fear of being outdoors. At the Mississippi Delta Nature Center we're working to change that. Through hands on science and art programming in the Heart and Soul Children's Garden and local food production at the Rising Roots Farm and Community Gardens we are engaging youth and adults in workforce development and helping individuals get involved and have access to fresh local produce.
Heart and Soul Children's Garden
Heart and Soul Children's Garden
The Heart and Soul Children's Garden and Boundless Adventures Obstacle Course is a 3 acre hands on play space for children ages 1-12. Play areas encourage creativity and exploration and are surrounded by gardens full of food, flowers, and herbs. Visit Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-5:00, book a field trip Tuesday-Friday 9:00-2:00, or rent a space for your next event.
Rising Roots Farm and Community Garden Program
Rising Roots Farm and Community Garden Program
Working with individuals ages 14+ we are growing food, flowers, and herbs to increase local food production in our community. We focus on growing food that is culturally relevenat as well as naturally occuring food sources. We use regenerative, and climate smart methods. Our goal is to provide people with the skills and space to start their own market farms to increase the amount of locally grown produce in our community.
Free Public Trails And Wildflowers
Free Public Trails And Wildflowers
The outdoors is for everyone and everyone deserves to have access to the wonders of the natural world. We have a 1/2 mile and 1 mile trail that starts and ends at our parking lot located at 1950 Lisa Drive. Trails are open dawn to dusk everyday. Please be responsible when using the trails, follow the guideline for visitors posted at the entrance and use the garbage cans located along the trail. While you're enjoying the trail visit the Delta Heritage Garden and Seeds of Freedom Pavilion also open dawn to dusk daily.
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