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  • National Estuaries Day 2023

    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 2023

    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

  • Mississippi Science Teachers Association Annual Conference 2023

    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.

  • Sparrow Sweep

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

    Join Dr. Mark Woodrey and his students for a morning of sparrow searching, trapping, and banding. Learn about the different species of sparrows that winter in south Mississippi. Activities include field observation, pine savanna hiking, and mist netting observations. Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants. To register contact Jennifer Cumbest (info below).

    Free

  • Biloxi Boat Show

    Grand Bay NERR will have an activity booth during the Kids Event at the Biloxi Boat Show. The Kids Event begins at 1pm - 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Intermediate Batik Workshop

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

    Free

  • Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival 2024

    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

  • Marine Discovery Day

    Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, Mississippi

    Want to learn about shark biology or how shrimp are caught? Curious about Mississippi’s marine fishes? Join us on May 11, 2024 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 […]

  • Teachers on the Estuary Workshop 2024

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

    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!

    Free
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    Let’s Get Batty! Teacher Workshop

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • animals, bat, flying dog-1081294.jpg

    Let’s Get Batty! Teacher Workshop

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

    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 […]

    Free

  • Raptor Road Show 2024

    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 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 […]

    Free