Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 8. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors to discover the hidden world of science in your backyard. Explore a garden of wonders, see the outdoors through a bee’s eyes, walk through a digital garden, and discover nocturnal creatures at the Backyard Adventures Exhibit.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to student archers during the Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS) Program finals, held Friday, April 11, 2025.
Discover canoeing and kayaking tips in this May–June Mississippi Outdoors Magazine article by Deborah Roberts!
Due to inclement weather, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) have rescheduled their and Moonlight, Music, and Meteors event from Friday, April 25, 2025, to Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at “The Den” in beautiful LeFleur’s Bluff State Park.
Due to flooding and high water resulting from heavy rainfall, Wolf Lake is closed to all recreational boating until further notice.
MDWFP is excited to announce the return of Bear Week. Taking place April 27, 2025 until May 3, 2025, this marks the third annual celebration of Mississippi’s growing black bear population.
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites you to experience the magic of Mississippi’s nighttime wildlife at Owl Prowl on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.