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 […]
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 waterflies. Enjoy […]
Join the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in celebrating National Estuaries Day! Take a boat trip down beautiful Bayou Heron where you will meet our scientists and explore […]
Join us as the Environmental Studies Center brings the Reptile Roadshow to the Grand Bay NERR! Learn about all the wonders of our native reptiles. This show feature rehabilitated live […]
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 […]
Invasive and non-native species occur in natural spaces due to transport by the environment, animals, or humans. Through batik art, we’ll take a look at how non-native species occur either […]
Grand Bay NERR will be at the Biloxi Boat Show on February 4 & 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for the Kids' Event.
Grand Bay NERR will be at the Mobile Boat Show on March 4 & 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for the Kids' Event in Room 107.
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, […]
Join the Grand Bay NERR as we celebrate Earth Day with art, featuring guest botanical watercolor instructor Penny Crawford. Botanical paintings of plant materials are drawn in pen and ink and painted in vibrant watercolor. We’ll walk around the Reserve to find our floral inspiration and spend the rest of the afternoon learning techniques and […]
Discovery Day is back in 2023! The open house event gives you the chance to learn about current research and and learn more about the coastal ecosystem we live in. The day includes a chance to explore real scientific laboratories, hands-on science lessons, and free children’s admission to the Alabama Aquarium. Grand Bay NERR will […]
Want to learn about shark biology or how shrimp are caught? Curious about Mississippi’s marine fishes? Join us on May 6, 2023 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 […]