Worms of the Ice Age
Fri, Jul 17
|Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
About the event
Worms of the Ice Age
Dig into the squiggly mysteries of prehistory at this exciting Fun Friday event! Explore the strange world beneath our feet during the Ice Age, including the surprising fact that North America once had no earthworms as we know them today. Most native earthworms disappeared during the Ice Age, and many worms found here now were introduced later by European settlers.
Join us for hands-on activities, fascinating science, and plenty of creepy-crawly fun as we uncover how these tiny creatures helped shape the landscape after the glaciers melted. Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone who loves weird nature facts!