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  • National Estuaries Day

    Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Resources Center 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, MS 39562, MS, 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 […]

    Free

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    Jackson County Fair

    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

  • Wetland Delineation and Plant ID course

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

    More information coming soon. Registration for this course is not yet open.

  • Mississippi Science Teachers Association Annual Conference

    Golden Nugget Casino 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, Mississippi

    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.

  • Reptile Road Show

    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 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.

    Free

  • Star Party

    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

  • Batik Art Workshop

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

    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 in competition or in harmony with native species. The instructor for this batiking workshop is Grand Bay NERR’s Director, Dr. Ayesha Gray, ecologist and artist. […]

    Free

  • Biloxi Boat Show

    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.

  • Mobile Boat Show

    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

    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

  • Botanical Watercolor Workshop

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

    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 […]

    Free

  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Day

    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 […]

    Free