Since severe weather was forecast for the afternoon, we visited Crosby Arboretum, in Picayune, Mississippi, yesterday morning. Established in 1978, the arboretum is an extension of Mississippi State University.
Accessed by sand/gravel trails and rustic wooden bridges, this large, urban refuge harbors an excellent diversity of ecosystems; ponds, marshes, bogs, savannas and a variety of forests greet the visitor. Most importantly, signs identify many of the species and explain their role in nature's cycle of life. As one might expect, the varied habitat attracts a pleasing mix of wildlife as well.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and highly recommend the Crosby Arboretum to anyone visiting the area. On this mild, cloudy morning in February, we had the beautiful preserve to ourselves.
