The Poplarville Upper Elementary Conservation Club conducted its annual Nature Day Friday, October 31, 2014. The fifth grade students enjoyed presentations from the following speakers who were located along the Poplarville Upper Elementarys Nature Trail. Mr. Butch Bailey, Forestry Extension Associate, Mississippi State University Mr. Alex Shook, County Extension Agent AG/4-H Dr. Eddie Smith, Extension Agent, Mississippi State University Dr. Ed Jackson, USM Archeology Jessica Eaves, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Dr. Blair Sampson, Research Entomologist, United States Department of Agriculture Dr. John Grant, Retired PRCC Instructor and Dean brought his telescope and showed the students Sun Spots in a safe way. Carla Girrard, Pearl River County Spay and Neuter Program Ms. Ashlyn Brock, Anti-litter Coordinator, MS Department of Transportation Ryan Merritt, Poplarville Upper Elementary teacher/coach talked to the students about turkey hunting. The Poplarville Career Development Center Culinary Arts Class prepared the speakers lunch. The Pearl River County Soil and Water Conservation District provided funds for lunch. The Mississippi Army National Guard cleaned the trail for the Nature Day.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:36:36 +0000