Relax & Play


 Come play in the dirt! Bringing families outside to have fun together is as important as spending meal times together. Obesity and diabetes are rampant in Mississippi, directly related to diet and physical activity. As children spend more time indoors, these problems continue to increase. Gaining Ground promotes family experiences outdoors in healthy living and healthy play. 

Last Child in the Woods Summer 2011 Mississippi:

Get out of the classroom and into the woods this summer. Bring children of all ages and discover adventures in Mississippi. Members $5, non-members donate $10/each outing. RSVP to info@ggsim.org or call 662-694-0124 for more information. 

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Shark Tooth Fossil Dig: Friday May 27th 9-12 Booneville, MS
The Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park is located at Frankstown, Mississippi and is just full of 75-million-year-old fossils including sharks' teeth, annelid worms, sponge, oysters, scallops, ray teeth, turtle shell, bony fish, mosasaur bones, and an occasional pterosaur bone and Native American artifact. 




alligatorAlligator Hunters on the Refuge: Saturday June 18th Starkville, MS
Take a guided canoe tour with Refuge Manager, Henry Sansing. Search for fish, birds, and alligators as we explore well-kept secrets of Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.





Mississippi Museum of Natural Science JULY 1 • FRI • 10am-12noon Jackson, MS
Fun Friday 
Fun Fridays are interactive, hands-on programs offered in June and July. An adult must accompany children.
Arrive at 9 for time to see FROGS!
SPECIAL EXHIBIT
"FROGS!" - created by The Audubon Nature Institute 
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Cave Dwellers July 13th 9-12 Natchez Trace
Cave Spring is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 308.4.
Explore a natural cave near Bear Creek Indian Mound. Bring a headlamp, water shoes, and picnic.

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