Much of the Houston-Galveston region was once covered by prairies. Now, less than 1% of native prairies remain. We work to locate, protect, and manage the existing coastal prairie habitats & also to add new prairie like the one Mariah shows us in this Teaching Tuesday video! 🌾
The blue crab's stunning shades of sapphire aren't its only unique feature! Check out our latest #TeachingTuesday video to learn about this incredible species.
Join us for our virtual Bay Day Festival on May 15, 2021 at https://t.co/SIgPXxUNiK & on our Facebook page. You can sign up for Bay Adventure Zoom lessons in advance at https://t.co/SIgPXxUNiK as well. Thank you to our sponsors for making this year's Bay Day Festival possible!
It’s almost time for Bay Day Festival! Join us on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11am for the program at https://t.co/SIgPXxUNiK or on our Facebook page. The program will be followed by Bay Adventure Zoom lessons, which you can sign up for in advance at https://t.co/SIgPXxUNiK.
Our work is made possible with support from our corporate partnerships. Thank you, @MarathonPetroCo! What a beautiful picture of Galveston Bay + volunteers.
We have heard many stories about experiences with Galveston Bay pelicans. Did you know there are two different species found in our area? Mariah explains the adaptations and behaviors of local pelicans in today’s #TeachingTuesday video. Tweet us your favorite pelican story!
Teachers and parents! Sign up for our next @Region4ESC STEM Career Webinar on April 16th at 9:00 & 10:00 am.https://t.co/5xtonnXarh
You'll hear from Haille Leija, our Habitat Restoration Manager, about her career path.
Cindy Wilems, Galveston Bay Foundation Education Director talks with @CW39Houston Meteorologist @CarriganChauvin about how our youth education programs persevered through the past year!
Check out how well these marsh grass plants weathered the winter storm! Galveston students are growing these plants as part of Get Hip to Habitat’s Wetlands at Home program, which allows virtual students to help restore local wetlands. Visit https://t.co/CUjmfoXQxX.
This #TeachingTuesday, learn about admirable wading birds that can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments - Egrets! Mariah shares their unique characteristics and shows how to distinguish them during your next encounter.
Registration Extended Until March 10th! Are you still looking for a fun and educational way for your kids to spend Spring Break? During our March 15 - 19th camp, 4th - 8th graders will explore ecosystems, participate in hands-on lessons, and more!
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Register your 4th - 8th grader for our Spring Break Camp at https://t.co/VFkyZ47tMD today! 🌱Camp sessions are available March 15 - 19, 2021 or March 22 - 26, 2021.
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#STEMeducation#SpringBreakCamp#EnvironmentalEducation
In case it might be of interest #K12ClimateAction, I'm currently co-teaching a grad seminar on Climate & Environmental Justice in Education. All of our readings & resources are available through the link below. Please share with others as appropriate.
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Want to learn about an ordinary plant that has extraordinary benefits and adaptations? In this week's Teaching Tuesday, Megan talks about a few of the reasons why Smooth Cordgrass is so valuable to Galveston Bay!
#TeachingTuesday#environmentaleducation#STEMeducation
Check out this highlight video from our Fall Camp to see what's in store for Spring Break Camp! 🌱 Learn more and register your camper for Galveston Bay Foundation's Spring Break Camp at https://t.co/9UplZC8Uyi.
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