Join us for this virtual program via Zoom with Dr. Dawn Manning, Chief Teacher/Naturalist & Wildlife Biologist at the Lichterman Nature Center. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are one of North America’s most abundant large mammals and have become overpopulated in every county in the state of Tennessee. Inevitably, due to habitat loss and development, the homes of humans and deer merge, causing deer/human conflicts. Though it can be difficult, using a mostly “trial and error” approach, there are several ways…

Join us for this virtual program via Zoom with Mary Schmidt, Curator of the Backyard Wildlife Center at Lichterman Nature Center. Butterflies are undoubtedly the most popular insects and are prized visitors to the gardens of even the most experienced gardener.  Mary Schmidt, Curator of the Backyard Wildlife Center at Lichterman Nature Center, will share tips on how to attract more butterflies to your yard, and how to identify the common Mid-South butterfly species.  She will also answer those questions you’ve always…