Scott County Extension Office

10/21/2026

We are looking for juniors and seniors in college who are eager to gain firsthand experience as Extension agents this summer! This is a paid internship where they will learn about the diverse roles and responsibilities of an Extension agent.

Why Apply?
Gain valuable insights into community-focused work.
Enhance your resume with practical experience.
Network with professionals in the field.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/eXxa50ZZ8Wt

10/20/2026

The Forest Garden Club had a wonderful meeting today discussing upcoming events and providing educational opportunities to gardening enthusiasts. Thank you for allowing the Scott County Extension Office to speak today on how to care for a Christmas Cactus during the year and how to make it to bloom.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

The Scott County Forestry Association had a wonderful time out at Harrell Prairie in Forest, MS on Saturday exploring all the native wildflowers that can regenerate themselves after natural or prescribed burns.

In 1974, an aerial view showed the encroachment of vegetation on the prairie and the forestry commission started the restoration of this prairie. In 1976, it was listed as a National Natural Landmark and in 1980 it became a Botanical Area.

The peak viewing time for this area is around Father's Day in June, but the view is constantly changing with the seasons depending on the life cycle of the wildflowers and native grasses.

10/16/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 17, 2026 to learn more about native plants and wildflowers! We will start out with registration at the Scott County Extension office at 9:00 A.M. and then travel about a mile to Harrell Prairie in Forest to look at the native wildflowers that are blooming this time of the year. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. For more information, call 601-469-4241.

10/15/2026

Scott County Forestry was thrilled to award Ms. Maegon Crimm with our Forestry Scholarship!
This scholarship is open once a year for members or relatives of members in upper high school or those already pursuing their college degree. For more information on how to apply or how to get involved with the Scott County Forestry Association, please call the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241.

10/14/2026

Copiah and Scott Counties have been added to the burn ban list. 24 counties statewide are under active restrictions.

Please check the Mississippi Forestry Commission Burn Ban Page for current listings before any outdoor burning. https://bit.ly/2MZLIC0

10/14/2026

The Scott County Forestry Association had a wonderful time at its Annual Meeting Banquet at Roosevelt State Park last night. We would like to thank the guest speakers and sponsors for this event. For more information on how you can be a part of SCFA, please contact the Scott County Extension office for more information at 601-469-4241.

10/12/2026

Magnolia Moves starts today! 🏃
Scott County Extension is so excited to get moving within the county! If you have questions or need assistance getting signed up, just give us a call at 601-469-4241!

10/09/2026

This is the time of the year we see red blooms coming up in the middle of nowhere.

These red flowers come from a bulb in the genus Lycoris.

Most people will know them as spider lilies, resurrection lilies, naked ladies, surprise lilies, or maybe even hurricane lilies.

If you see them coming up in the middle of a field or at the edge of a wood line, this is usually a good indicator that there was an old homeplace there at one time.

These flowers will emerge in September before the foliage appears. Once the flower dies back you will start to notice the leaves emerge. Wait until the leaves start to turn yellow to dig them up and replant into another location.

The red blooms are the most common in our area, but they also come in yellow and pink.

For more information check out this publication from MSU. https://extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-gardening/2022/spider-lilies-are-easy-for-home-landscapes