Upcoming Events

September 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

REGISTRATION CLOSED | homeschool learning lab

Topic: Sea Turtles

These courses will stimulate young minds through hands-on experiences filled with fun! 

This month’s topic will be everything sea turtles! Join us to learn about sea turtles, the challenges they face, why they are endangered, and how we can help protect them! Students will also enjoy fun, hands-on activities that bring sea turtle conservation to life!

Registration closes when spots are filled.

At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532

September 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Horn island Barrier Island Cleanup

Help us cleanup the barrier islands!

Volunteers will meet at the Point Cadet Marina in
Biloxi, MS at 8:30 a.m. and will return to boat launch by 1 p.m.

Transportation to the island will be provided by charter-for-hire boat captains. Boats WILL DEPART by 9 a.m. Volunteers must be on board at 9 a.m.

Volunteers are welcome to meet us at the cleanup site. Please let us know when prompted in the registration form so that we can provide the coordinates of our cleanup location.

Register here

October 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Ship island Barrier Island Cleanup

Help us cleanup the barrier islands!

Volunteers will meet at the Point Cadet Marina in
Biloxi, MS at 8:30 a.m. and will return to boat launch by 1 p.m.

Transportation to the island will be provided by charter-for-hire boat captains. Boats WILL DEPART by 9 a.m. Volunteers must be on board at 9 a.m.

Volunteers are welcome to meet us at the cleanup site. Please let us know when prompted in the registration form so that we can provide the coordinates of our cleanup location.

Register here

October 17, 2026 | 8:00- 10:00 AM

Annual Coastal cleanup

Locations across the MS Gulf Coast

Join us for our annual coastal cleanup as we clean up litter at multiple locations across the MS Gulf Coast! All you have to do is register at the form below, pick a location that is convenient for you, and meet us at the beach on October 17th! Participants can fill out a raffle the day of the cleanup for a chance to win a backpack cooler, a Owala water bottle, and a beach blanket. This is always a great event where our community truly shows up and shows out. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here

October 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

homeschool learning lab

Topic: Physical and Chemical Properties

Join us to learn about physical and chemical properties and changes of matter. Students will also enjoy fun, hands-on activities that showcase these concepts, including a DIY lava lamp!

At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532

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Contact Us
(228) 388-4710
1815 Popps Ferry Rd.
Biloxi, MS 39532

Fax: (228) 388 – 1375

Mailstop: 9385

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About Coastal Conservation and RESTORATION program

Our focus areas are broad and adapt to the current needs of stakeholders, but generally involve coastal conservation and restoration projects at local, state, regional, national, and international scales.