Clinton Community Nature Center

Looking for the perfect weekend activity for your little nature explorers? Bring them out for this month’s Nature Nuts program as we read about one wildflower’s journey discovering what makes her special. Then, we’ll head into our Butterfly Garden’s micro meadow which is bursting with beauty! There, we’ll search for all the different wildflowers and spot some of the animal friends that call this meadow home.

We hope to see you this Saturday at 9:30 am at Clinton Community Nature Center! We’ll meet in the Playforest!

Nature Explorers Summer Camp is a week full of outdoor adventures, hands-on learning, wildlife discoveries, and new friendships. Give your child the chance to unplug and get outside to experience the wonder of nature.

Register your 5-10 year old today for our only session, June 8-12!
https://awww.clintonnaturecenter.org/product-page/nature-explorers-summer-session-day-camp-june-8-12-2026

Can’t make it all week? Sign your child up for a two day option (you pick the days).
https://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/product-page/nature-explorer-s-summer-camp-2-day-option-2026

Have an older child Interested in gaining experience working with children and spending time outdoors? We’re also seeking enthusiastic volunteers ages 15-18 to help make camp a success. Volunteer hours available!
Email [email protected] for more info about volunteering or registering.

While we always welcome the Clinton Fire Department for educational visits, seeing emergency vehicles in our parking lot is a sobering reminder of how quickly situations can escalate.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the two visiting community members who noticed and quickly reported a recent fire on our grounds. We are equally grateful to the Clinton Fire Department for their rapid response and professionalism in extinguishing it. Out of this stressful event, we were delighted that the firefighters stayed to host an impromptu "show and tell" session with our Trailblazers.

**An Important Reminder:**
Please help us protect our forest, wildlife, and residential neighbors by observing our no open flames policy. We strictly prohibit the discarding of cigarette butts and any unauthorized open flames on the property. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Canvas & Canopy is back after our break for Nature Day!
This time, we’re painting the lovely White Trillium (don’t worry, we’ll make it easy and fun 😉).
Come get a little messy, a little creative, and leave with something you’re proud of.
Grab your spot today and let’s paint together! Purchase tickets at www.clintonnaturecenter.org under the Special Events tab.

🌿 TAKE BACK THE FOREST 🌿

Join us for a hands-on Invasive Plant Removal Workshop on May 16 from 9 AM–2 PM!

Led by Bo Lackey of Native Mississippi Landscaping, this workshop is a chance to step into the woods and do meaningful, ecologically restorative work—helping clear invasive species and give our native forest room to thrive again. Think of it as a reset for the land 🌱

✨ This is the first of many workshops happening over the next two years, all made possible by funding from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund—so they’re completely FREE to attend!

👉 We do ask that you sign up in advance so we can prepare tools and materials. Use the link below!

https://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/product-page/invasive-plant-removal-workshop

🥪 Bring your own lunch or contribute $5 to join our group pizza order.

Let’s get our hands dirty and make a real impact—together.

Explore, discover, and get outside!
CCNC’s two Summer Camps are now open. Sign up today!
https://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/camps2026

Nature Day 2026 💚

We had a great turnout with sunny skies!! We are so thankful for all the people who made this day possible! We had 50+ volunteers come together and create this special annual event. We love our community and are so thankful for your continued support!

NATURE DAY IS A GO! 🌿✨

Rain is in the forecast tonight, but it looks like it’ll clear out early in the morning—and we’re feeling hopeful that the sunshine (or at least some dry skies!) will stick around for us 🤞

We do have one small schedule change: Garden Mama will no longer be speaking in Price Hall, but we’re excited to welcome Dr. Audrey Harrison, CCNC board member, who will be sharing all about monarchs!

Come out, explore, learn, and celebrate nature with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 🌼🌳