Pollinator Habitat in Mississippi: The Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge marked 20 years with a butterfly garden celebration, highlighting nectar and host plants for species like monarchs and tiger swallowtails. River Cleanup & Watershed Stewardship: Volunteers in Paducah joined the Four Rivers Clean Sweep to remove trash from the Ohio Riverfront, with partners including One Mississippi and ORSANCO. Coastal Mississippi Wildlife Recovery: The Memphis Zoo and partners released nearly 500 dusky gopher frogs at a new captive-release site in Hancock County, building on releases that have helped the species rebound. Marine Funding for the Gulf Coast: Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources opened the Tidelands Trust Fund application process for eligible projects in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties, with the portal closing July 1. State Parks Reopen After Storm Damage: George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks are scheduled to reopen later this month after the January ice storm, with some camping sites still closed. Heat & Storm Outlook: Forecasts warn of ozone-related air quality concerns and a return of hot, stormy weather across the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Garden Week in Starkville: The Starkville Town and Country Garden Club kicked off National Garden Week with a mayoral proclamation and an education display focused on conserving the environment. Fisheye Film Festival in Ocean Springs: The Walter Anderson Museum of Art will host a free three-day festival on environmental storytelling with films, workshops and discussions June 11-13.