As winter approaches, many home birdwatchers begin to pay more attention to their back yard feeders. In the winter, food sources are not as readily available for our feathered friends, […]
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Hunt the South Delta’s Public Lands
Hunting season is upon us in the South Delta and with it comes an influx of camouflage. No matter where you stop, Chucks Dairy Bar, the Onward Store, Stop & […]
Enjoy Nature over the Thanksgiving Holiday
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving – that day set aside for us to reflect on our many blessings. No matter our situation, each of us has many things for which […]
Agriculture Conservation Easement Program Sign-up
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced they are accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP provides financial and technical assistance to landowners and Native […]
GDBA hosts Youth Education Day for 4th graders
On October 21, 482 4th graders learned about conservation, delta wildlife, habitats, and good stewardship during the 13th annual Great Delta Bear Affair Youth Education Day. The students came from […]
15th annual Great Delta Bear Affair to take place on October 22
On October 22, downtown Rolling Fork will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the Great Delta Bear Affair. With a main stage schedule sure to satisfy any […]
Fishing and Fun in the Forest
On Saturday, September 24th Delta National Forest, Mississippi’s’ Lower Delta Partnership, and Sharkey Issaquena MSU Extension Service are hosting Fishing and Fun in the Forest at the Blue Lake Recreation […]
Mayersville to Unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker for Unita Blackwell
Former Mayersville mayor and civil rights activist, Unita Blackwell, will be honored with a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker. The unveiling ceremony will be held in Mayersville at Grey Russell Park […]
Sharkey County Family Farm Opens Dairy
On March 22, Kin Growers family farm of Rolling Fork, brought dairy to the Delta selling fresh milk from its own operation.“There is no other producer-processor like us in the […]
LDP’s Summer Newsletter has great summertime ideas for you!
The Summer edition of the LDP Newsletter is available on our website and it has great ideas for you this summer. Experience the Mississippi Mound Trail, enjoy fresh produce or […]
Recycle those old electronics instead of trashing them
On June 16, Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership and Magnolia Data Solutions will hold an Electronic Recycling collection event at the Rolling Fork Visitor’s Center at 308 Walnut Street. From 9 […]
Celebrate June 4 – National Trails Day in Delta National Forest
Hiking. Biking. Birdwatching. Those are some of the activities waiting for visitors to the Delta National Forest. Come and visit the Delta National Forest on Saturday, June 4 and participate […]