Bay Education Day

Experience the science and beauty of our coastal environment at Bay Education Day on Saturday, October 25th, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bay Education Center in Rockport (121 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382).! This free, family-friendly event offers an opportunity to engage with scientists from The University of Texas Marine Science Institute, attend informative presentations, explore partner booths, and enjoy interactive exhibits and hands-on activities highlighting the wonders of our bays and estuaries.

Activities Include:

  • Bay Exploration Walks: Beachcomb, conduct plankton tows, and try beach seining.
  • Arts & Crafts:
    • Create paper animals to learn about native species.
    • Use clay, soil, and seeds to assemble wildflower seed bombs that support pollinators.
    • Design bracelets and keychains made from color-changing and glow-in-the-dark beads.
  • Gyotaku (Fish Printing): Make your own artistic keepsake using silicone fish replicas to explore this traditional Japanese printing technique.
  • Engaging talks by UTMSI scientists Ed Buskey, Ken Dunton, Sharon Herzka, Mark Lever, and Andrew Orgill.
  • Partner booths from Friends of the ARK, Texas Sea Grant, Goose Island State Park, and the Welder Wildlife Foundation.
  • Science on a Sphere® shows that bring ocean and Earth data to life.
  • Exhibits from local education and conservation organizations.

Learn more: https://utmsi.utexas.edu/event/bay-education-day/