Program for Local Adaptation to Changing Environments

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

We had an incredible time celebrating with students from Ocean Springs Middle School as part of our Glass Roots project! From getting our hands (and feet!) muddy while planting native marsh grasses, to learning about birding and exploring the impacts of sea level rise through interactive games, this field trip was one to remember.

These students didn’t just learn about coastal ecosystems; they helped restore them. Every plant placed in the marsh is a step toward a more resilient shoreline and a healthier habitat for wildlife.

Here’s to the next generation of environmental stewards getting outside, asking questions, and making a difference, one muddy step at a time. 🌱🐦🌊

Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center Coastal Conservation and Restoration Program Mississippi Sound Estuary Program

After a long school year of growing their own marsh plants in glass sand, we enjoyed getting our students out into the marsh for a restoration planting! 🌾

Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center Coastal Conservation and Restoration Program Glass Half Full

Our team had an amazing time this weekend at Celebrate the Gulf! 🌊✨

We loved connecting with the community by creating custom buttons and playing our interactive timeline game.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, learned with us, and shared in the fun. Here’s to continuing to celebrate and protect the Gulf! 💙🌎

Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center