REGISTRATION CLOSED | Mississippi Student Naturalist Summer Camp
Schedule
Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center | Biloxi, MS
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REGISTRATION CLOSED, ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLEDCalling all students ages 14–17! Join us for a FREE and exciting 5-day summer camp exploring the incredible ecosystems of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Campers will discover the animals and plants these habitats support, learn how these ecosystems are managed, and dive into hands-on activities that highlight real volunteer opportunities. Along the way, students will build a deeper connection to the coast and be inspired to become stewards who help preserve and protect these vital ecosystems for the future. Students will gain the certification of Student Naturalist upon completion of the camp.
Activities include:
-Hop on a pontoon boat to longline for fish
-Visit The Crosby Arboretum to learn about native habitats
-Travel to Deer Island to take part in a coastal cleanup
-Help repot native wetland plants used in shoreline restoration
-Learn the art of nature journaling
-And more
When? June 8-12, 2026 | 8 AM- 3 PM each day
Where? MSU Extension center | 1815 Popps Ferry Rd.
Biloxi, MS
Who? Anyone between the ages of 14-17
This is a free camp!
Registration is now closed. Please check out our other summer camps!
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Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center, 1815 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532-2108, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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