Mississippi’s Project WILD Facilitator of the Year
Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, has received Mississippi’s Project WILD Facilitator of the Year award. Joan has been in the field of early education for over twenty-five years. She provides hands-on programs & professional development for teachers. Joan teaches natural science classes for preschools, head start programs, daycares, home school groups, and pre-service teachers. She coordinates summer camps for preschoolers on-site and conducts “Time for Twos” (a special time for two-year olds) and “Story Times” using age-appropriate literature. Joan provides professional development through our newest early childhood training: “Growing Up WILD”. She speaks at Preschool Conferences and other special events statewide, promoting the Museum’s early childhood offerings. Joan’s enthusiasm and knowledge of wildlife & early childhood education encourages all Mississippians to explore the outdoors with excitement and curiosity.
Fourth Annual Back to Nature Photography Contest Guidelines
(The Third Annual Back to Nature Photography Contest is closed – Winners will be announced soon)
The Back to Nature Photography Contest is designed to encourage Museum visitors to venture out and capture the natural beauty of the wildlife and habitats seen on the grounds of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and along the trails of Lefleur's Bluff State Park. Click here or call 601-576-6000 for official guidelines and entry form for the Fourth Annual Back to Nature Photography Contest (contest ends February 1, 2013).
Growing Up WILD
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will serve as the state’s primary sponsor of Growing Up WILD, a national early childhood education and training program for educators and caregivers of children ages 3-7 which provides educators with tools to connect young children to nature.
Click here for details.
Girl Scout / Cub Scout Programs
The Museum can help your scout group earn badges naturally! Call and book your group program today. Reservations required two weeks in advance. For more information, download the Girl Scout and Cub Scout flyer.
Teacher Resources & Workshops
Updated Teacher's Guide Available
Check out the Museum’s updated “Teacher's Guide” to museum features, services and procedures for planning field trips and making use of learning materials available for loan. Click here for details.
School Planner Calendar
School Planner Exhibits
FEBRUARY 14-17, 2012 9AM-3PM
Giant National Geographic Map of Asia
The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed as a giant game board to introduce students to the diverse geography of Asia. To book a giant map session for your school or group, please call the museum at 601-576-6000.
Press Release
FEBRUARY 19, 2012 1PM-5PM
Giant National Geographic Map of Asia
The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed as a giant game board to introduce students to the diverse geography of Asia. To book a giant map session for your school or group, please call the museum at 601-576-6000.
Press Release
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2012 9AM-3PM
Giant National Geographic Map of Asia
The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed as a giant game board to introduce students to the diverse geography of Asia. To book a giant map session for your school or group, please call the museum at 601-576-6000.
Press Release
FEBRUARY 25, 2012 SAT 9AM-3PM
Project WET Teacher Workshop
$15.00 registration fee:
Click here for registration form
March 12, 2012 Mon 9AM-3PM
Growing UP WILD Teacher Workshop
$15.00 registration fee:
Click here for registration form
MARCH 13, 2012 TUES 9AM - 3PM
Project WET Teacher Workshop
$15.00 registration fee:
Click here for details and registration form.
MARCH 14, 2012 WED 9AM - 3PM
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Teacher Workshop
Click here for details.
March 15, 2012 THUR 9AM - 3PM
Wild about Endangered Species Teacher Workshop
$15.00 registration fee:
Click here for registration form
March 16, 2012 FRI 9AM - 3PM
Flying WILD Teacher Workshop
$15.00 registration fee:
Click here for registration form
July 23 - 27, 2012 9AM - 3PM each day
Teacher Workshops
For details, contact:
Angel Rohnke at angel.rohnke@mmns.state.ms.us or
Megan Sewall at smegaroni@yahoo.com or call 601-576-6000.
Volunteer
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
This is a great time to join our volunteer community. Teen Volunteer information is also
available. Please contact volunteer coordinator Ann Peden at 601-354-7303 or ann.peden@mmns.state.ms.us to get started.
Exhibit Updates
Two Headed Snake Exhibit Renovated
A new home for the popular Two Headed Snake was designed and built by the Museum’s Exhibit Team with special habitat and security considerations. Be sure to visit us and check it out!
Creature Comforts Thursdays on MPB
Creature Comforts is a live radio show about all of Mississippi’s critters—big or small, furry
or scaled, wild or domestic. Every Thursday morning at 9:00am, Museum director Libby Hartfield teams up with local veterinarian Dr. Troy Majure, and a guest scientists or specialists for a rollicking discussion of some pertinent animal-related topics. Join the live fun with a call to the team at 877-672-7464. Visit the show online at http://www.etv.state.ms.us/radio/programs/CreatureComforts/index.htm.
The Mississippi Museum Museum of Natural Science Foundation has joined forces with the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson to establish an endowment fund account designated for the Museum. The goal of the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson is to create plans that honor the wishes of its donors. A CFGJ endowment fund directs your gift to a designated charity or purpose. You identify the Museum as the recipient to benefit through your gift and CFGJ makes the annual distribution.
This agreement will augment future donations through investments, collectively managed to yield annual earnings for the Museum and to go back into the principle to help it grow even more.
Annual Report
We proudly present the FY10 Annual Report for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation as a downloadable PDF suitable for printing.