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Mississippi State Parks Fishing

From the flooded forests of Grenada to the renovated depths of Elvis Presley Lake, MDWFP biologists are cautiously optimistic—and in some regions, outright excited—about what’s swimming your way this season.

Outside of Museum of Natural Science

MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites you to test your wits at the inaugural Trivia Night for adults, ages 21 and up, on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 

Moonlight, music, and meteors

MDWFP's MMNS invites you to experience an unforgettable night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors

Upcoming Events

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Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler…

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Youth are invited to a summer of Puppet Theatre each Thursday, June - July. These programs…

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Join us for a Choctaw Flute Demonstration by a professional artist, engraver, and traditional…

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Discover America's Richest Waters in Freshwater Illustrated's film, "Hidden Rivers." This film…

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Brady Self, the Northwest Mississippi Forestry Specialist with MSU Extension will present a Tree…

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Activities will continue throughout the day and include "ghostly gyotaku", face painting, a fish…

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