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Find an Environmental Educator or Facility Near You
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Delta Contacts
Pines Contacts
Capital Contacts
Hills Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeSoto County Soil & Water Conservation District | DeSoto County | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | 3rd Grade & Annual Public Tree Giveaway, various kid, adult and teacher programs, Envirothon,
Teacher Workshops, Conservation & Ag Adult Workshops. Contact office for more information. | |
Keep Oxford/Lafayette County Beautiful
City of Oxford Recycling | Oxford/Lafayette County | K - Adult | Free | Educates students and residents about recycling and conservation of our natural resources. Lessons about Recycling in Oxford, Garbage Pizza, the Enviroscape, and the "The Incredible Journey". | |
MS Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) | Northwest, Delta and Central MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle The Turtle Educational Program, Adopt A Highway Program, Inmate Litter Removal Program,
MDOT Booth to promote keeping Mississippi Clean | |
Mississippi Bug Blues | Mostly NE MS but can travel statewide for large events | K - Adult | Fees may apply* | Educate the public on invasive insect species. However, we can adapt our programming to a variety of interests. Our traveling invertebrate zoo includes a diversity of insects, tarantulas, millipedes and more! | |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Northeast Mississippi | K- Adilt | Fees may apply* | Wildlife including but not limited to Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. |
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Delta Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Delta and Central, MS
| K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booths at Educator Events and Community Events around the
state. | |
MS Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) | Central, Northwest and Delta, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle,
Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle The Turtle Educational Program, Adopt A Highway Program, Inmate Litter Removal Program,
MDOT Booth to promote keeping Mississippi Clean | |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Northwest, MS | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | Wildlife which includes Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. |
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Pines Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Copy Copy | Central, Northwest and the Delta, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booth at Educator and Community Events. | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Copy | Southwest and South Central, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booth at Educator and Community Events. | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Central and Southeast, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booth at Educator and Community Events. | |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Northeast MS | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | Wildlife which includes Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. |
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Capital Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Copiah County SWCD | Adreanna McLendon 601894-1118 ext 3 adreana.mclendon@usda.gov | Copiah & Claiborne Couties | K - Adult | Free | Various youth, adult conservation programs, Summer Camp, Envirotho |
Simpson County SWCD | Jennie McDonald 601-847-0035 | Simpspm County | K - 12 | Free | Conservation Education |
MS Dept of Environmental Quality | Paul C. Parrish Environmental Geology Division pparrish@mdeq.ms.gov | K - adult | Fees may apply* | Geology programs | |
MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Southwest and South Central, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booths at Educator Events and Community Events. | |
MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Delta and Central, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booths at Educator Events and Community Events. | |
MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Central and Southeast Central, MS | K-3rd Grade & 4-5 Grade- Myrtle the Turtle, Youth, Adults | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booths at Educator Events and Community Events. | |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Southeast and Coastal, MS | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | Wildlife including but not limited to Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. | |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Central, MS | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | Wildlife including but not limited to Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. |
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Coastal Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamar County SWCD | Lisa Brownig lisabatsonbrowning@gmail.com 601-794-5600 ext. 3 | 235 Hwy 589
Purvis, MS 39475
| Lamar Couty | K-12 | Free |
Hattiesburg Zoo | Elliott Fackler efackler@hattiesburg.org 601-545-4576 | Within 2 hr travel from the Hattiesburg Zoo | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | The Hattiesburg Zoo brings the zoo to you! |
Mississippi Aquarium | Elizabeth Whigham education@msaquarium.org 228-241-1300 Gulfport, MS | All of MS | K - 12 | Fees May Apply* | MSAQ can bring Aquarium to you! Lesson plans and programs include STEAM curriculum. |
PLACE:SLR (Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects: Sea Level Rise) | Ali Rellinger a.rellinger@placeslr.org 228-546-1023 Biloxi, MS https://coastal.msstate.edu | MS, AL, NW FL | High School | Free | The Sea-Level Rise in the Classroom curriculum for high school students (See website for more information) |
MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Southeast and Coastal Mississippi | K - Adult | Fees may apply* | Wildlife including but not limited to Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Endangered Species, Girl and Boy Scout badges, teacher workshops, conservation and environmental education programs. | |
INFINITY Science Center | Coastal Mississippi | K - 12th grade | Fees may apply* | We offer a variety of environmental education programs like water quality, pond micro or macro biology,
dissections, watersheds, and animal adaptations.
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Marine Fisheries Ecology Program/MSU | 228-546-1031 Biloxi, MS coastal.msstate.edu/marine-fisheries-ecology | Coastal Mississippi and Alabama | Elementary school through adult
| free | Teach the public about bony fishes and elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) of the north-central Gulf of Mexico through booths and educational programs.
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FISHES: Fishermen Invested In Science, Healthy Ecosystems and Sustainability | 228-546-1031 Biloxi, MS coastal.msstate.edu/fisheries-fishes | Coastal Mississippi and Alabama | Adult (age 18+) | Fees may apply* | The FISHES course is designed to extend practical, science-based information to fish enthusiasts in an
easy-to-digest format. |
Mississippi State University
Coastal Conservation and
Restoration Program | MS and AL Coasts | K - Adult | Fees May Apply* | MS Master Naturalist, MS Student Naturalist, MS Coastal Cleanup, MS Inland Cleanup, Living Shorelines Program
|
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Statewide Contact Information
Name of Org of Facility | Contact Info | Coverage Area | Ages Served | Cost | Types of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Forestry Commission (MFC) | Meacham Harlow Public Information Officer and Outreach 769-798-4196 mharlo@mfc.ms.gov | 21 Counties in Southern MS, Region 3 | K - Adults | Free | Smokey Bear, Wildfire Prevention,Arbor Day, Tree I.D., Forest Mgmt and others |
Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center | Krissy Hamilton freedomroe@outlook.com (601) 310-9473 https://freedomroe.wixsite.com/ freedomranch | statewide | All ages | Fees may apply* | Specializes in MS native birds of prey. Hands on live presentations with birds of prey, reptiles and mammals. |
MS Soil & Water Conservation Commission | Statewide | Free | Conservation education for schools and teacher workshops, field days. | ||
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Statewide | K - 5th | Free | Myrtle the Turtle, Enviroscape, Adopt a Highway, Inmate Litter Removal Program for City and County entities, Environmental Education. Set up booth at Educator and Community Events. | |
Keep Mississippi Beautiful (KMB) | Sarah Kontouris, Executive Director 601-853-4441 Madison, MS http://www.keepmsbeautiful.com | Statewide | K5 - 12 | Free | We can coordinate with each teacher/school to meet your needs. We offer hands on activities as well as a powerpoint presentations for larger groups. |
Envirothon, MS Soil & Water Conservation Commission
| Chelsey Gazaway Chelsey.Gazaway@ms.nacdnet.net 662-809-0968 or 601-354-7645 Jackson, MS mswcc.ms.gov/mississippi-envirothon | Statewide | 9th - 12th | Free | The Mississippi Envirothon is a hands-on natural resource competition designed to challenge students in grades 9 through 12 to explore the natural world around them. |
Adopt-A-Stream | Statewide | K - Adult | Free | Aquatic or Envirothon programs can be tailored to your classroom and/or field studies, Scouts, Library, Field Days, Enviroscape to demonstrate water pollution, teacher workshops. Contact for more info. | |
Project Learning Tree (PLT) | MS Forestry Association 601-54-4936 Jackson, MS www.msforestry.net/page/PLT | Statewide | K-12 students or preservice, formal and nonformal | Free | Project Learning Tree conducts professional development workshops for educators to use the outdoors as an extension of the classroom. Participates in educational events with a focus on forestry and natural resources. |
*Most Outreach programs are free. Fees apply for museum programs and badge programs. Teacher workshops may/may not have fees
Coastal Contacts
Statewide Contacts
Hills Contacts
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