Star Party
2022-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, 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, screech owl walk on our Savanna Trail boardwalk, cookie decorating (and eating!), pictures with Santa Claus, reindeer games, and creative crafts.

Reptile Road Show
2022-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
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 reptiles which may include turtles and snakes.

Registration for this event is below.

Mississippi Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
2022-10-24 08:00 - 2022-10-25 17:00 | Golden Nugget Casino, 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, Mississippi, 39530
Grand Bay NERR will be at the MSTA Fall Conference! Come find us at our booth in the exhibits area to learn more about our education programs.

Open to MSTA attendees only.

Wetland Delineation and Plant ID course
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-21 17:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
More information coming soon. Registration for this course is not yet open.

Jackson County Fair
2022-10-17 09:00 - 2022-10-22 21:00 | Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39567, United States
Grand Bay NERR will be at the Jackson County Fair! Come find us at our booth inside the civic center.

National Estuaries Day
2022-09-24 08:00 - 14:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
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 several different habitats. At the building, explore the estuary through hands-on activities. Learn how scientists conduct research in the field and use that information to help protect our estuaries. Boat rides run from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Boat space is limited. You must reserve your seat in order to ride a boat. Building activities are open to the public and do not require RSVP. Registration will open on Eventbrite by August 31, 2022. The link below may not work until that date.

Teacher Open House @ Infinity Science Center
2022-09-22 16:30 - 19:30 | Infinity Science Center, 1 Discovery Circle, Pearlington, Mississippi, 39572, United States
INFINITY will host their annual Teacher Open House on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This evening is designed to provide an opportunity for educators to visit the museum and become familiar with the STEM experiences offered for their students. Educators will also learn about the STEM resources offered by our wide range of exhibitors. *Grand Bay NERR will be an exhibitor, so stop by our booth and chat with an educator about classroom resources! Registration is through the Infinity Science Center.

Wilderness First Aid
2022-09-12 08:00 - 2022-09-13 17:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Registration for this training is closed.

Fly Tie Class
2022-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, 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 waterflies. 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 20 people. Must reserve your seat by contacting Avery.

Wilderness First Aid
2022-09-10 08:00 - 2022-09-11 17:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Learn how to respond to medical emergencies, treat injuries and illnesses, by improvising solutions with the items you have available in your surroundings. This course is designed for local, state and federal employees dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters, expedition guides, wilderness instructors, remote travelers or anyone who spends time in locations where 9-1-1 response is more than an hour away.

Course topics include: wilderness medicine; anatomy & physiology; patient assessment; shock, brain & spine injuries; musculoskeletal injuries; chest injuries; respiratory distress; submersion injuries; bites & stings; allergies & anaphylaxis; ear, nose & teeth injuries; heat injuries; abdominal problems; hypothermia & cold injuries; lightning; wilderness first aid kits; wounds, wound cleaning & infection.

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Raptor Road Show
2022-08-20 09:30 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, 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 to the show. Get your tickets at the website link below.

iNat the Gulf
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Join Grand Bay NERR staff as we introduce you to iNaturalist. Participants will leave the event knowing how to catalog with iNaturalist and explore the springtime flora and fauna at the Reserve while doing it! You’ll also be able to add to our local projects and inform our site profile. Space is limited to 20 participants! To register, email Mrs. Avery Beck.

Paddle the Gulf- kayaking
2022-04-22 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 and celebrate Earth Day 2022! To register, email Jennifer Cumbest. Space is limited to 16 participants.

Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival
2022-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | MS
Join us for Celebrate the Gulf

Polar Paddle
2022-02-19 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
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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.

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Sparrow Sweep
2022-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Join our researchers in the field to study local species of sparrows on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00a to 12:00p. The morning will be filled with sparrow searching, trapping, and banding. Learn about the different species of sparrows that winter in south Mississippi. Our activities will include field observations, pine savanna hiking, and mist netting observations.Space is limited. Registration is required for this event. Contact Mrs. Avery Beck at avery.beck@dmr.ms.gov

Batik Workshop
2022-01-15 08:00 - 2022-01-16 17:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
Join us for a Batik Workshop. The workshop is 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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