Biloxi Boat Show

Grand Bay NERR will have an activity booth during the Kids Event at the Biloxi Boat Show. The Kids Event begins at 1pm - 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Intermediate Batik Workshop

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

Grand Bay NERR’s batik art workshops have connected science and art for almost a decade. Participants have created masterpieces on cotton poplin, explored different local habitats, and learned a new art form. This intermediate batik workshop will explore painting techniques, different fabric and materials, and a theme of functional art. The instructor for this batiking […]

Free

Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival 2024

Memorial Park, Pass Christian, MS 101 Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States

Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival was first established in 1991 to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf of Mexico. The festival is held the first Saturday in April under the beautiful canopy of the live oak trees in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, Mississippi in conjunction with our sister festival, […]

Free

Marine Discovery Day

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, Mississippi

Want to learn about shark biology or how shrimp are caught? Curious about Mississippi’s marine fishes? Join us on May 11, 2024 for Marine Discovery Day at MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. MDWF’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and various coastal agencies and organizations will host fun and informative […]

Sand Jam

Pascagoula Beach Park 600 City Park Street, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Grand Bay NERR will have a booth at Sand Jam in Pascagoula, MS. Join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate our Mississippi wildlife, habitats, and heritage!  Kayaking – Youth Fishing – Cornhole – Giveaways – Activity Booths – Temporary Tattoos – Art Contest – Treasure Hunt – Band – Birds of […]

Free

Raptor Road Show 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

Join us as the Environmental Studies Center brings the Raptor Roadshow to the Grand Bay NERR! Learn about all the wonders of our native birds of prey. This show feature rehabilitated live raptors which may include hawks, kestrels, owls, kites, osprey, and a bald eagle. Space is limited to 40 people! You must reserve your seats […]

Free

Fly Tie Class 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

Have you ever wanted to make your own flies for fishing?! Join us as the Mississippi Coast Fly Fishers teach us how to tie different salt and fresh water flies. Enjoy a small group, hands-on experience where everyone gets to leave with their own hand-made fly and maybe a new hobby! Space is limited to […]

Free

National Estuaries Day 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

WEATHER UPDATE POSTED FRIDAY 9/27/2024: Due to tidal flooding not making the road safely passable by the boat launch or our staff to get boats in the water, all boat rides will be cancelled. There will not be a reschedule date. Instead of water events, we will focus on our upland wetland habitats that are […]

Intermediate Batik Workshop – October 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

Grand Bay NERR’s batik art workshops have connected science and art for almost a decade. Participants have created masterpieces on cotton poplin, explored different local habitats, and learned a new art form. This intermediate batik workshop will explore painting techniques, different fabric and materials, and a theme of functional art. The instructor for this batiking […]

Jackson County Fair 2024

Jackson County Fairgrounds 2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Grand Bay NERR will be at the Jackson County Fair! Come find us at our booth inside the civic center.

Free

Wildlife Roadshow Show 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

The Environmental Studies Center is bringing the Wildlife Road Show to the Grand Bay NERR! Learn about all the wonders of our native wildlife. This show features rehabilitated live animals, which may include opossum, gator, snake, owl, hawk, and pelican. Space is limited to 40 people! You must reserve your seats to the show. Join […]

Free

Star Party 2024

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, United States

Witness one of the largest meteor showers of the year the Geminids Meteor Shower! We will also have an amazing night of free family fun planned with a variety of soups and hot chocolate to enjoy. Some of the activities include: hayride from the Coastal Resources Center to boat launch, viewing the Geminids Meteor Shower, […]

Free