

Save the date and make plans to participate in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Contest Rules:
1. Must have a Nature Theme
2. No carving/cutting into pumpkin (for longer preservation)
3. There is no limit to how many pumpkins can be used
4. Families and groups can work together to make a masterpiece!
5. Get creative and have FUN!
Participants/groups must bring their decorated pumpkins to the Nature Center by Saturday, Oct. 16th.
Dropoff times:
- Thursday, October 14th • 9am - 12pm
- Friday, October 15th • 4 - 7pm
- Saturday, October 16th • 9am - 12pm
Judging takes place in person and 3 winner will be announced on October 20th!
3 award categories:
• Judges Award
• Social Media Favorite
• Most Creative
Prize packages will include tickets to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, gift cards to the Froghead Grill and a Nature Center Comfort Color T-shirt!