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.
Grand Bay NERR will be at the Jackson County Fair! Come find us at our booth inside the civic center.
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 […]
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, […]
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 under the beautiful canopy of the live oak trees in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, Mississippi in conjunction with our sister festival, […]
Grand Bay NERR will have a booth at Sand Jam in Pascagoula, MS. Join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate our Mississippi wildlife, habitats, and heritage! Kayaking – Youth Fishing – Cornhole – Giveaways – Activity Booths – Temporary Tattoos – Art Creating – Treasure Hunt – Band – Birds of […]
Have you ever wanted to learn more about our friendly, flying mammal, the bat? Come join us at the NERR as we hear from bat biologist and researcher, Mandy Sartain. Learn about the important ecological and economical services bats provide us, as well as the bat research taking place at the NERR. Enjoy this free […]
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 […]
Join us for our Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop, "Enkindled in Ecology." NERR scientists and educator talk all things fire ecology and its downstream effects on restoration activities. This workshop is geared towards middle and high school teachers, but all subjects and grade levels are welcome!
GulfSeeLife is an exciting, interactive app for environmental and marine life enthusiasts. GSL is a one-stop-shop for learning essential information about the most common species, ranging from marine life to coastal birds and plants, found in the Gulf. Learn about GSL and enjoy a boat trip through the estuary at Grand Bay NERR! Enjoy this […]
GulfSeeLife is an exciting, interactive app for environmental and marine life enthusiasts. GSL is a one-stop-shop for learning essential information about the most common species, ranging from marine life to coastal birds and plants, found in the Gulf. Learn about GSL and enjoy a boat trip through the estuary at Grand Bay NERR! Enjoy this […]
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 […]