Snappy Sync Soiree - Thursday, May 15 - Tickets $40

Guests at this exclusive preview party will enjoy music, light refreshments, wine, a guided firefly tour, and extended firefly viewing on the Natchez Trace Parkway from 7:30-9:30pm. Join us for a true celebration of the start of summer wiht an evening immersed in the beauty of Mississippi’s synchronous fireflies!

Firefly Tours - Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18 - Tickets $8

Guests will enjoy a 20-minute guided firefly tour near the historic Old Trace led by a Mississippi Master Naturalist. Witnessing the beautiful display of twinkling fireflies flashing together among the pines and hardwoods inspires incredible awe for the simple wonders that surround us every day.

We need your help! We will contribute to firefly research through a “firefly count” on each tour. This will help us learn more about how firefly populations and local ecosystems recover from harsh weather events, such as the Summer 2023 drought.

Firefly Day Camp - Saturday, May 17 - Tickets $65 - Ages 6-12

Join us for Firefly Day Camp on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-2pm!

This exciting day camp will include the following activities for kids ages 6-12:

• Learn about the firefly life cycle and explore firefly habitat during a hands-on nature walk led by a Mississippi Master Naturalist

• Get creative through activities such as pottery, painting, and crafts

• Snack time

• One ticket to the Saturday night firefly tours to view the fireflies in action. Family members or friends may purchase tickets for a Saturday night tour to join the fun!

Please note: Due to the lingering effects of the Summer 2023 drought, we expect fewer fireflies than in previous years. However, we are seeing positive signs so far this spring, and we hope you will join us in cheering on the fireflies' recovery!