The Crosby Arboretum is dedicated to educating the public about their environment. This mission is carried out by preserving, protecting, and displaying plants native to the Pearl River Drainage Basin ecosystem, providing environmental and botanical research opportunities, and offering cultural, scientific, and recreational programs. The Arboretum displays three basic habitats found in this ecosystem. They are a Savanna exhibit, a Woodland exhibit, and an Aquatic exhibit. Both drastic and subtle changes in landscape patterns can be observed within each exhibit. In addition to the 104-acre interpretive site, the Arboretum also collectively maintains 700 acres of off-site natural areas that are preserved for scientific study.

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05/14/12 Are you looking for summer volunteer opportunities? Well the Crosby Arboretum can help! We have need for your volunteer services. Check out our updated volunteer page!

05/14/12 The Native Orchids of South Mississippi, Sat May 19, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

05/10/12 Summer Nature Camp (kids) June 5-8, 2012. Flier form and health form (only 2 spots left)

05/10/12 Crosby Arboretum News Journal Archives UPDATED, now back to 1983.

04/26/12 The Crosby Arboretum "Our State" video can now be viewed on our website!

04/12/12 You can now print The Crosby Arboretum plant list and entire bloom calendar (.pdf) from our "Bloom" page.

04/04/12 Arboretum members can choose to receive their quarterly news journal electronically via email in addition to, or instead of, their paper copy. Call us at 601-799-2311 or email rstafne@ext.msstate.edu to sign-up.

04/02/12 Volunteer Tour Guide/Docents Needed. We will train you! Share your love of native plants and The Crosby Arboretum. Call Robin at 601-799-2311 ext 104.

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