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Nicole Smith Named a Hometown Hero
Nicole Smith, Museum Event Planner & Conservation Educator, was recognized yesterday as a Hometown Hero by Visit Jackson, MS. Congratulations, Nicole on this well-deserved award! For the past 14 years, Nicole has dedicated her career to helping Mississippians and visitors connect to nature in meaningful and playful ways.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Jean Aycock
Jean Aycock, Conservation Biologist/Outreach Educator
Jean’s love of helping people learn led her to a career in informal education. She educates students and adults throughout southeast Mississippi to learn about nature while having fun!
Read on and get to know Jean better.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Quentin Fairchild
Quentin Fairchild is responsible for updating and maintaining an important database that is used to guide conservation action and facilitate wise management of Mississippi's land and water resources.
Get to know Quentin in the article below.
"Bird Flight" Exhibit Unveiled
Learn how birds fly, measure your wingspan, and see a murmuration, in this stunning, permanent exhibit created in memory of B.E. Gandy, Museum Director/Curator from 1958–1987.