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. This will be a true celebration of the start of summer for those who want to spend 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 continue to contribute to firefly research by doing a “firefly count” on each of our tours. This will help us learn more about how firefly populations and local ecosystems recover from harsh weather events like 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

• Enjoy getting creative through activities with pottery, painting and crafts

• Snack time

• Each student will receive 1 ticket to the Saturday night firefly tours where they can view the fireflies in action. Family members or friends can purchase tickets for a Saturday night tour if they would like to join the fun.

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