Back to "Zool"

Back to “Zool”

DATE: 8/11/2012 
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CITY: Jackson, MS  

LOCATION: Jackson Zoo, 2918 W. Capitol Street

PHONE: 601.352.2580

You will become the explorer and travel the zoo with a special ‘Passport’ to help you unlock the mysteries of the animal world and the places they live!!!  Meet the zoo docents and education staff, and learn what animal education is really like. Enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos and a visit from Dora the Explorer. Admission is $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free. Call for more information.



While you are there, make sure you check out the new Splash Pad...

Making The Most of Your August Budget

Here are things which will be on sale during August...


School Lunch Items:  sandwich meat, pudding cups, ready to eat meals, waffles, cereals, bread

Cleaning Supplies:  Clorox wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, paper towels

School Supplies:  pens, pencils, paper, markers, glue, scissors, notebooks, folders

Summer Clearance:  beach towels, grills, pool equipment, sunscreen, bug repellant, air conditioners, lawn mowers, camping equipment  (Wait for patio sets until September or October!)

Clothing:  summer clothes, swimsuits, flip flops, summer sandals

August is Children's Vision Awareness month so look for savings on kids' glasses, contacts and accessories.

Exploring Summer Stars

"EXPLORING SUMMER STARS”

Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free program for this summer season called "EXPLORING SUMMER STARS ". This presentation will be given on Friday, August 10, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske. This fascinating, educational and entertaining presentation explores the beauty, science and mythology of the summer stars and constellations.

Dave Teske has won various teaching awards including teacher of the year from schools at the Air Force Association and has been recognized by NASA.  He now teaches high school science at Louisville High School and previously taught science at Noxapater and at Chastain Middle School in the APAC program in Jackson.  He has worked at the Alworth Planetarium in Duluth, Minnesota and the Davis Planetarium in Jackson and has been doing programs at Rainwater Observatory since 1990.  Dave has also taught Backyard Astronomy classes in Duluth, MN, Jackson, Plymouth Bluff, and Rainwater since 1986.

After the presentation, weather permitting, an observing session will be held using Rainwater’s collection of powerful telescopes including the largest in Mississippi. The planetarium can be used if the outdoor observing is clouded out. Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium is located one mile east of the Natchez Trace Parkway off MS Highway 413 near the village of French Camp in Mississippi.

August Jr Ranger Mission

If you are studying Mississippi history or love field trips to Vicksburg, you will love the new "Shape Up! Junior Ranger" program.    Each month they go on adventures through Vicksburg National Military Park and the community to shape up, explore the world around us, and learn a few things about history!  

The program's mascot is Old Abe, based off a Bald Eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry - a group of soldiers who fought here at Vicksburg over 150 years ago!  

Download your Shape Up, Junior Ranger Logbook here or pick up a Logbook at the Visitor Center desk!

Your mission for August 2012, should you choose to accept it....

The Great Cotton Caper!
Travel to the Heritage Garden (located on Pemberton Avenue near the surrender interview site, ask a Ranger for a map and directions!).

Your assignment question for August 2012 is:
(Write this question down in your logbook so you can take it with you!
There are many different kinds of cotton that exist. Your mission is to determine which types of cotton are growing here. Can you name the three kinds of cotton found in our Heritage Garden? (Hint: The cotton plants are located on the north end of the garden -- the end closest to the house on the western (or left) hand side of the path! If you look closely at the rows, the names of the different kinds of cotton planted in each can be found.... happy hunting!)

Extra Credit for Super Sleuths: What are three kinds of vegetables growing in the Heritage Garden? (Hint: You can find the names of many of the plants at the front of the rows, others you might know just by looking at them!)

Attention All Scientists!

Ready for a Wild Weekend?

The Wildlife Extravaganza is providing a..

WILD WEEKEND

 

Scheduled Aug. 3-5, 2012, the Wildlife Extravaganza will be held at the Trade Mart on the Fairgrounds in Jackson. Show hours are 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3rd; 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4th; and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5th. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6-12; children aged 5 and under are free.

Friday is Kids Day at the Extravaganza where children 12 and under get in free.

For more details visit us online at www.mswildlife.org or call the Mississippi Wildlife Federation at 601-605-1790.


Events include....

Turkey Calling Made Easy for Beginners—Practice with the pro! Paul Meek teaches youth his technique for
calling in big gobblers.

Wildlife Outreach Foundation—See hawks and learn about their habitat! Watch them make tethered flights!

Southern Traditional Archery—This is your chance to try your hand at shooting long bows!

Bowfishing Association of Mississippi– Stop by and see what bowfishing is all about and see if you can snag a big one! See the airboat on display!

Animal Meet and Greet—Snakes, alligators and hawks will be roaming the grounds looking to make friends.
Join us for another...

Tree Stand Safety for Kids—Bring the kids and let them try using a tree stand first-hand with professional supervision!

Snakes of Mississippi– Join Mississippi’s favorite snake man, Terry Vandeventer, as he introduces the Snakes of Mississippi.

Pellet Shoot—Bring the kids and let them try their hand shooting a pellet gun.

Fetch-N-Fish Fetch Tub—Join Jason Reynolds at the Fetch Tub and watch his high-flying retrievers perform jumps and compete with kids of all ages. It is a show you don’t want to miss!

Trampoline Bungee Jump– Outside

Archery in Schools— Join MWDFP in the seminar room and let the kids try shooting a compound bow

Handgrabblin' Katfishin' Kids—Bring the kids to the Grabblin' Mississippi Style seminar and let them try the sport firsthand!

Cutest Camo Kids Contest—Dress those kids up in camouflage and join us for fun Sunday, August 5th, at 2 p.m.

Sams Club Open House

OPEN HOUSE

August 3-5

Sam’s Club will be having a back to school Open House August 3-5.   You can shop and check out the club without having a membership card.  You will get the prices as those that do have a card so this is a great time to check it out and see what you think.