MSWCC offers education and training throughout the State

The Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission is available to conduct educational programs and training in your districts.

During fiscal year 2019, Commission staff assisted with 210 field days, workshops, seminars and assorted education and conservation activities, reaching 44,357 participants. We provided training to 676 district commissioners, deputy commissioners and district employees, and participated in 206 commissioner meetings.

Our staff is available to assist you in these activities and more. Our educational programs include:

Sam E. Soil

A walking, talking soil sample that teaches students the importance of soil and conservation;

 Sam E Soil with field rep Sam E Soil Close up Same E soil doing classroom visit 

  • Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission's (MSWCC) Sam E. Soil is a walking soil sample that teaches students the importance of soil and conservation.
    He displays grass, vegetables, and fruits that grow above-ground on his topsoil "head," with root vegetables and roots visible underneath his topsoil layer.
    Sam E. Soil is an early way to teach young conservationists the importance of conserving, protecting and nourishing our soil; lessons they can take to their own backyards, gardens, farms and everywhere. 

The Enviroscape

Field Rep Using Enviroscape to do demonstration. Kids using the Enviroscape

Available for urban agricultural and coastal environments, the Enviroscape explains soil layers, drainage, stormwater runoff, nonpoint source, or NPS pollution and prevention; and the impact of land use on soil, soil organisms and conservation.

The Incredible Journey

Brings the water cycle to life, with students representing water molecules and traveling to nine different stations in the environment.

Field rep doing the "The Incredible Journey" with kids

Conservation Education for Every Audience

Learn. Explore. Conserve

Conservation education isn't one-size-fits-all. MSWCC offers a variety of opportunities designed to help students, educators, organizations, and communities learn more about Mississippi Natural Resources.

From soil and water conservation to pollution, agriculture, wildlife, environmental stewardship, and hands-on outdoor learning,  our team can help create an educational experience that fits your group's needs.

Field Rep doing Career day at County Highschool MSWCC Field Rep attended a County Environmental Field day to teach kids

Have Something Specific in Mind?

Give us a call!

Tell us about your audience, age group, topic of interest, and educational goals, and we'll work with you to explore resources and programming that can be customized to your needs.

Whether it's a classroom lesson, hands-on demonstration, community program, career presentation, or outdoor learning experience, we're happy to discuss the possibilities. 

To schedule a Commission representative to speak or present at your event, please contact the MSWCC Field Representative in your area.

To schedule Sam E. Soil to visit your local Soil and Water Conservation District, please call MSWCC Education Specialist Lauren Dettwiller@mswcc.ms.gov