Raptor Road Show 2025
2025-08-09 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | 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. Registration is open. email Jennifer Cumbest (jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov) to reserve your seat!

Nature Drawing for Teens and their Grownups Series: Sketching from Life
2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
The Grand Bay NERR is excited to launch a new art workshop series focused on teenagers learning to draw nature. This 4-part series will give teens and their grownup a chance to learn different skills within the drawing art form. With guest teacher, experienced artist and educator, Carrie-Ann Pierson, students will learn techniques of basic drawing with nature as the subject. The first workshop hosted on September 20th will be sketching from life. These classes are limited to 12 total participants; you must reserve your spot by emailing Jen Cumbest at jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov. It is highly encouraged for participants to commit to and attend all 4 sessions.

National Estuaries Day 2025
2025-09-27 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. Click here to register for a boat trip. Registration will open on September 1st, at 9am.

Intermediate Batik Workshop - October 2025
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, 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 workshop is Grand Bay NERR’s Director, Dr. Ayesha Gray, ecologist and artist.

We invite any previous batik workshop attendee to come and create Reserve-inspired batik art. You must have taken a batik workshop with us in the past, as we will expand on concepts learned in that workshop. Space is limited to 16 artists! Registration details to come!

Reasearch Symposium 2025
2025-10-15 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
The Grand Bay NERR Research Symposium is an opportunity for researchers and managers to gather and learn about the ongoing work at Grand Bay NERR, whether that’s done by Grand Bay staff or external researchers. These presentations and discussions are opportunities to identify information gaps, brainstorm project ideas, and form new partnerships to tackle important research and management needs moving forward.

Nature Drawing for Teens and their Grownups Series: Proportion and Gridding
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
The Grand Bay NERR is excited to launch a new art workshop series focused on teenagers learning to draw nature. This 4-part series will give teens and their grownup a chance to learn different skills within the drawing art form. With guest teacher, experienced artist and educator, Carrie-Ann Pierson, students will learn techniques of basic drawing with nature as the subject. The second workshop hosted on October 18th will be proportion and gridding. These classes are limited to 12 total participants; you must reserve your spot by emailing Jen Cumbest at jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov. It is highly encouraged for participants to commit to and attend all 4 sessions.

Jackson County Fair 2025
2025-10-20 09:00 - 2025-10-25 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.

Mississippi Science Teachers Association Annual Conference 2025
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-22 11:00 | MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
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.

Nature Drawing for Teens and their Grownups Series: Value and Shading
2025-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
The Grand Bay NERR is excited to launch a new art workshop series focused on teenagers learning to draw nature. This 4-part series will give teens and their grownup a chance to learn different skills within the drawing art form. With guest teacher, experienced artist and educator, Carrie-Ann Pierson, students will learn techniques of basic drawing with nature as the subject. The third workshop hosted on November 15th will be value and shading. These classes are limited to 12 total participants; you must reserve your spot by emailing Jen Cumbest at jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov. It is highly encouraged for participants to commit to and attend all 4 sessions.

Fall Paddle 2025
2025-11-22 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! Space is limited to 16 participants! We provide tandem kayaks. Email Jennifer Cumbest at jenniger.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov to register!

Wildlife Roadshow Show 2025
2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, 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 the NERR staff for a soup lunch afterwards! Soup will be Newk’s Tomato Basil and Chicken Tortilla. Registration will open Nov 7th. Once all seats are filled you can email Jennifer Cumbest (jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov) to be added to the waitlist.

Nature Drawing for Teens and their Grownups Series: Charcoal
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 39562, United States
The Grand Bay NERR is excited to launch a new art workshop series focused on teenagers learning to draw nature. This 4-part series will give teens and their grownup a chance to learn different skills within the drawing art form. With guest teacher, experienced artist and educator, Carrie-Ann Pierson, students will learn techniques of basic drawing with nature as the subject. The third workshop hosted on December 6th will be charcoal. These classes are limited to 12 total participants; you must reserve your spot by emailing Jen Cumbest at jennifer.cumbest@dmr.ms.gov. It is highly encouraged for participants to commit to and attend all 4 sessions.

Star Party 2025
2025-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | 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.
