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.
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, […]
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. […]
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.
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wet pine savannas are home to a tremendous amount of plant biodiversity, most of which is driven by the fire ecology that maintains the savanna’s open canopy. Join the Grand Bay NERR botanists, Andrew Heaton and Emmett Carstens, in learning to identify the graminoids (grasses, sedges, and rushes) found at the Reserve this spring! There […]
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! Step back in time through the natural and cultural history of the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) while exploring shell middens, pine savannas, and the early settlers who called this home. Our educators and scientists will use storytelling and science and share effective […]
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 […]
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