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Myrtle The Turtle

"Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean"

Anti-Litter Educational Presentation


MDOT’s “Myrtle the Turtle” program targets school age children, grades K-3. Included in the approximate 30-minute presentation is an eight-minute animated video which depicts Myrtle’s world. Myrtle the Turtle considers all of Mississippi her home and encourages them to take responsibility to keep their home, Mississippi, clean and beautiful for all to enjoy. Reinforcement materials are provided to the students/teachers.

  • 30-minute program for grades K - 3
  • Includes animated Myrtle the Turtle video
  • Presented by MDOT District Anti-Litter Coordinator
  • Reinforcement materials provided to students/teachers
    • MDOT Litter Patrol badges
    • MDOT Children's Book - Albert's Mississippi Adventure
    • Bookmarks
    • Stickers

Contact your MDOT District Anti-Litter Coordinator for more information or to schedule a presentation

MDOT presents: Myrtle the Turtle

Hey kids! Click here to color a few pages in the online coloring book. You can color over and over again! Print out and color with crayons or markers.