Habitat Harry

08/30/2026

Admiring Indian Grass, a spectacular native grass! Hamilton Native Outpost

08/28/2026

All about the Sedge Family, Cyperaceae

08/27/2026

08/23/2026

Native Plant Nurseries in the Mid-South, featuring Lichterman Native Nursery and ReWild Memphis! Also - Camp Creek Native Plants Tubby Creek Farm Nathan Caleb Richardson (Valley of Giants Farm) and Queens Nursery

08/22/2026

So glad to be a part of this amazing event this year. So many wonderful speakers and events. Wild Birds Unlimited of Southaven, MS yall do such a great job with this!

We’re excited to welcome Harry Babb, better known as “Habitat Harry,” back to the North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival Speaker Symposium for his presentation, “Native Plants”!

Harry is a naturalist, native habitat manager, consultant, garden designer, and educational content creator who lives in DeSoto County. For more than a decade, he has studied the native plants and natural communities of our region. His work focuses on restoring native habitats, supporting local biodiversity, and creating healthier, more resilient ecosystems.

Saturday, September 12
2:00 p.m.
Snowden House at Snowden Grove Park

This session is free, but space is limited and registration is required. A confirmation email will be sent after you register.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/r4FqRo6RvqmRa4PG7

Harry’s presentation was a festival favorite last year, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back. Stay tuned for more Speaker Symposium announcements throughout the week!

08/21/2026

My new friend, Simon Baudry, is an accomplished architect from Paris, France. He’s traveling up the Mississippi River on a fellowship, studying Louis Sullivan and the inspiration behind his work. We spent time exploring Downtown Memphis, the Town of LaGrange TN, and the Ghost River State Natural area (with the legend, Allan Trently). My family and I learned a lot from Simon during his visit, but perhaps the most important takeaway was that we often overlook the beauty of our own home, and he helped us see it with fresh eyes - to notice what we usually take for granted. Simon is a great guy! We will always look back on this time with genuine happiness! Thank you Gail Barton, for linking us up!

08/19/2026

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
“Cinnamon Fern”

08/15/2026

How do we want to manage landscapes going forward? Katelynn Dillard Green Groves

08/12/2026

Native plant community returning in Memphis, TN along the Mississippi River w/ Drakkem Bp and Slime Splatt!