Batik Art Workshop: Digging into the Science of Art
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 UTC | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
At the Grand Bay NERR, we explore science and art as linked discovery endeavors with a series of workshops that connect our community to the reserve. Dr. Ayesha Gray, ecologist/artist, is the director of the reserve and she has worked in the art form of batik, using hot wax to draw on fabric, for decades and taught art workshops at the NERR since 2015. We are celebrating our 17th batik workshop with a look at the science of batik art. We invite those who have or have never batiked at all art skill levels to attend this course and create reserve-inspired batik art. This workshop will include exploring various reserve habitats for close nature observations where we’ll look for art inspiration to create our pieces.

Mobile Boat Show
2026-02-28 13:00 - 2026-03-01 14:00
Grand Bay NERR will be at the Mobile Boat Show on February 28th and March 1st, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm for the Kids 101 event

Spring Paddle 2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Estuaries are where the rivers meet the sea, creating a unique and important ecosystem. Learning and understanding this valuable environment can only increase your connection to nature in your community. Join us as we kayak along our bayou here at Grand Bay NERR! Space is limited to 16 participants! We provide tandem kayaks. Email Jennifer Cumbest at jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov to register!

Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival 2026
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, Pass Christian, MS, 101 Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian, Mississippi, 39571, 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 America. The festival is held the first Saturday in April (except for 2026, due to Easter) under the beautiful canopy of the live oak trees in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, Mississippi in conjunction with our sister festival, Art in the Pass. Join us and our 35+ exhibitors to learn about everything from our upland habitats and wildlife to the recreational and commercial services that the Gulf of America provides! Come get a festival poster signed by our winning artist, and talk to our Student Science Showcase winners to learn about the science local students are doing in our community. We will have live animal shows, free family caricatures and photo booths, and tons of activities for kids of all ages. Come join us in celebrating our Gulf on the second Saturday in April!
