Children pet a snake named during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The snake was brought by the Louisiana Amphibian and Reptile Enthusiasts (L.A.R.E.).
Visitors listen to a presentation from the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Nine-year-old Anderson Cranford, left, explains a turtle’s shell to his mother, Shannon Cranford, during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Visitors try honey from the Capital Area Beekeepers Association during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A young girl works on a pine cone during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A girl hangs a pine cone during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A girl applies face paint to a visitor of the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A member of the Louisiana Amphibian and Reptile Enthusiasts (L.A.R.E.) holds an alligator snapping turtle during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A girl holds a snake during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A bird from Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary sits on a perch during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Visitors hold a small snake during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Student-made artwork is on display during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Visitors examine an observational beehive during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Bees from the Capital Area Beekeepers Association are on display during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A member of the Denham Springs Garden Club talks with a visitor during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Katie Percy explains a type of bird during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Mike Adams, left, shows children a family of Purple Martins during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Purple Martins sit atop their gourd rack during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Purple Martins sit atop their gourd rack during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Krista Adams, right, helps a young girl peek into a gourd rack during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Visitors check out a booth during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Children pet animal fur brought by the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A girl pets an alligator snapping turtle during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A bird is on display during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A bird is on display during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
A bird is on display during the “Explore Nature” event that was held at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Katie Percy (left), of Audubon Louisiana, recently visited North Park and banded several of the Purple Martins.
Katie Percy (left), of Audubon Louisiana, recently visited North Park and banded several of the Purple Martins.
