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Lake Thoreau Environmental ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ operates in partnership with the Department of Biological Sciences at The ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ. The university provides essential staff at Lake Thoreau. Programs, field experiences, and daily operations are supported by donations and community partnerships.

We are proud to offer free weekend access to the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ, making nature and outdoor learning available to everyone. Contributions help us maintain trails, care for habitats, and provide hands-on educational experiences for students and visitors year-round.

As part of The ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ Foundation, all donations are tax-deductible.

Monetary Donations

Make a direct, tax-deductible gift online through the , or mail a check to Mike Davis, Director of Lake Thoreau Environmental ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ at:campers

Mike Davis

The ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ

118 College Dr. #5018

Hattiesburg MS, 39406

 

Wish List

 Prefer to give in a tangible way? Visit our Wish List to purchase supplies and materials used in our programs and on-site operations. Even a single item makes a difference.

Give a Memorial Gift

Create a lasting impact while honoring a person or organization. Memorial gifts are placed throughout the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ and include engraved recognition.

  • $750 - .

Placed along trails, these benches provide a place for visitors to rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. Each includes a custom engraved nameplate.

  • $1000 - .  

Located in gathering areas, these picnic tables support outdoor learning, group activities, and family visits. Each includes a custom engraved nameplate.

  • $2000 –

A permanent stone bench placed in scenic areas along the trail, offering a lasting tribute within some of our most valued habitats. The name is engraved directly into the stone.

Business Sponsorships 

Support environmental education while gaining recognition at the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ.

  • $1,500 - Large Kiosk Signs

These 4' x 8' signs are placed at key entry points and high-traffic areas throughout the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ. They provide trail maps, site information, and educational content that help orient visitors and school groups. Each sponsored kiosk includes a permanent engraved panel (12" x 18") recognizing your business, with the option to include your logo.

  • $750 - Small Kiosk Signs

These 4' x 4' signs are located along trails and at key decision points to guide visitors and highlight features of the landscape. They often include maps, directions, or brief educational information about the surrounding habitat. Each sponsored kiosk includes a permanent engraved panel (12" x 18") recognizing your business, with the option to include your logo.

Naming Opportunities 

Create a lasting legacy at Lake Thoreau by supporting major spaces that serve students, educators, and visitors year-round. Naming opportunities provide prominent, long-term recognition and directly support the continued growth and maintenance of the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ.

  • $5,000+ – Teaching Deck Naming

Our teaching decks are central gathering spaces for field trips, camps, and outdoor classes. Naming a deck supports hands-on environmental education while recognizing your contribution in a highly used instructional area.

  •  $25,000+ – Pavilion or Program Space Naming (if applicable)

These spaces support group activities, events, and educational programming. Naming recognition is prominently displayed and associated with a wide range of ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ uses.

  • $250,000+ – Building Naming

A premier naming opportunity for one of the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµâ€™s primary facilities. This level of support provides lasting recognition while making a significant impact on the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµâ€™s long-term sustainability and operations.

For more information about naming opportunities, contact Mike Davis at 601-520-1038 or Mike.DavisFREEMississippi.