Secretary of State Nancy Landry invites the public to attend A Walk on the Wild Side of Nature, an exhibit by renowned naturalist Don Edwards at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Edwards is a photographer and Louisiana wildlife artist whose work reflects realism in nature. The exhibit will be on display May 6, 2025 to May 30, 2025 in the West Wing Gallery. Local residents and visitors are invited to meet the artist, view the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 4-7 p.m.
During his 40-year career, Edwards earned honors as Artist of the Year from Louisiana Ducks Unlimited and the Wild Turkey Federation, as well as Artist of the Year for Louisiana Duck and Turkey Stamps. The Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Program named him as Conservation Communicator of the Year for his efforts in preserving the Tensas hardwood bottomland that is now a national wildlife refuge.
Raised in the museum’s neighborhood, Edwards attended Fair Park High School and spent many hours in the museum. Over the years, he has contributed to the development of the museum’s exhibits by painting landscapes within several displays in the natural history quadrant #3. Notably, his works include the Lake Bistineau case, the Mammoth case and a mural titled Fallen Timber.
The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, La. 71109, between Hearne Avenue and Jewella Street. Admission is free and tours are available by appointment.
For more information about the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, go to www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318.632.2020. For the Secretary of State’s Museums Program, please visit
http://www.sos.la.gov/museums. Local residents and visitors are invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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