No prior knowledge or experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
These hands-on workshops invite community members to learn practical forest stewardship skills while directly supporting the health of Lee Tartt Nature Preserve and our bottomland hardwood forest.
All workshops are FREE.
Community service hours available.
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WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Lee Tartt Nature Preserve, North Main St. Grenada, MS
Meet at the LTNP Sign on the east side of the preserve.
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PRIVET PROBLEMS invasive species solutions
January 31, 2026
9:00–11:00 am
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how invasive privet threatens native plants, wildlife habitat, and forest regeneration in bottomland hardwood ecosystems. We’ll discuss how privet spreads, why it is difficult to control, and the most effective methods for safe removal.
Gain practical skills in invasive plant identification and management
Learn how to distinguish privet from similar-looking native species
Practice different methods of privet control including pulling, injecting, cut stump, foliar spray
We will learn with hands-on applications; removing privet along the River Trail. These activities will prepare the area for transplanting native river cane—an important step in restoring habitat and stabilizing the bank along the Yalobusha River.
What to bring:
Bring a water bottle, gloves and sturdy shoes.
Cold water, snacks and all necessary tools will be provided. Gloves are available is needed!
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RIVER CANE RESCUE relocation & habitat restoration
February 28, 2026
9:00–11:30 am
River cane once formed dense canebrakes throughout Mississippi’s bottomland forests, supporting humans & wildlife, stabilizing streambanks, and improving water quality. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn why river cane is ecologically important and how its restoration strengthens habitats - especially bottomland forests & river systems.
Participants will gain direct experience transplanting and establishing cane in restored areas of the preserve.
River cane will be planted in areas recently cleared of invasive species, helping to rebuild native plant communities and improve long-term forest resilience at Lee Tartt Nature Preserve.
What to bring:
A water bottle and gloves; a shovel if you have one.
Cold water, snacks and all necessary tools will be provided. Gloves are available is needed!
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