Join Us in Keeping the Mississippi SOund Beautiful for Future Generations!
Volunteer today and make a difference. Come to the beach for our Coastal Cleanup Program, or join us at a local park with our Inland Cleanup Program.
Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program
The Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program (MSCCP) mission is to prevent and remove litter from the coastal environment through education, outreach, research, and cleanup events. The MSCCP organizes monthly beach cleanups, provides in-class presentations, and hosts outreach booths at multiple public events throughout the year.
the Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative!
Funded in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service, MSCCP will host volunteer-based cleanups on the Gulf Islands National Seashore barrier islands. Volunteers will have opportunities to help us remove marine debris in the Mississippi Sound on Ship, Cat, Horn, and Petit Bois barrier islands.
Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program
The Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program (MSICP) is a litter education, awareness, & prevention initiative that aims to serve the community through cleanup events, outreach, and research. This new program will extend the efforts of the coastal program by removing debris from the community (both land and water-based) and help stop trash at its inland source.
Upcoming EVents
January 31st | 10:00-11:00 AM
REGISTRATION CLOSED | Workshop | Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal restoration
ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED. MORE WORKSHOPS WILL BE AVIALABLE IN 2026.
Join the Native Plant Producer Network at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center for a workshop on Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration!
Learn about the program, native plant species, opportunities to get involved, and key coastal ecology issues in the Gulf. This in-person workshop will offer valuable knowledge and hands-on insights for anyone interested in protecting and restoring our coastal environments through native plant production.
Participants who come prepared may be able to take native plants home the same day. Please bring a vehicle capable of transporting bins of plants, such as a truck or a car with adequate space.!
At the MSU Coastal Research & Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Homeschool Learning Lab
Topic: Bug Hotels
Join us for an engaging discussion about our native insects, followed by a hands-on activity where we’ll craft bug hotels using natural materials that can be found in y our backyard!
At the MSU Coastal Research & Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
June 22-25, 2026 | 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
2026 Teacher Workshop
Join the Coastal and Marine Extension Program for their third annual collaborative teacher workshop. Our in-house organizations, the Coastal Conservation and Restoration Program, Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects (PLACE), and Mississippi Sound Estuary Program will be leading an engaging, hands-on workshop that highlights our education/ outreach programs focused on educating students about conservation, restoration, and environmental stewardship. Earn 2.6 CEUs for completing the workshop!
At the MSU Coastal Research & Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
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