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Phenology Fun

A trail along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is engaging members of the public in outdoor learning and community science, allowing citizen scientists to record their careful observations of wildlife and plant life in a way that contributes meaningful data to scientific research.

Extension for Real Life

How to Manage Chipmunks

The Eastern chipmunk is found across eastern North America, and they can cause trouble if they decide to take up residence in your landscape.

Feature Story

Byrd takes national weed science post

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Extension for Real Life

What is the TIPPS Program?

Parenting is hard. That’s for sure. But does it seem like nurturing and protecting your children in today’s world is harder than what your parents experienced when you were a child?

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Feature Story

Gore, Pieralisi awarded excellence in Cotton IPM

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Feature Story

Damage assessments help forest managers bounce back

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Southern Gardening

A variety of azaleas bring spring blooms

Upcoming Events

Training
Collector of Revenue I - Biloxi
March 9, 2026 | 12pm –March 12, 2026 | 12pm
Training Workshop
Pruning Workshop - Monroe County
March 10, 2026 | 5:30 –7pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Lee County
March 11, 2026 | 9am –4pm
Training
Private Applicator Training - Lee County
March 11, 2026 | 9am –4pm