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GTM Reserve - General Public Programs Highlights
  • Environmental Education Center Guided Visit
    Exhibit volunteer guides will help you learn about the importance of the estuary and the GTM Research Reserve’s role in protecting our coastal resources. Examine live and replica inhabitants of the local estuary and watch an informative 20 minute video about the reserve. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Visit the Nature Store for books, GTM Research Reserve clothing, and artwork by local artists.
     
  • Environmental Education Center or Recreational Area Self-Guided Visit
    Visit the Environmental Education Center or hiking trails. Trail maps and exhibit hall scavenger hunts are available for use. Groups of 10 or more are required to have reservations, and reserve volunteers may be available to assist your group. Visit the Nature Store for books, GTM Research Reserve clothing, and artwork by local artists.
     
  • Brown Bag Lunch Presentations
    Bring your lunch to the Environmental Education Center Auditorium on the first Friday of each month for a presentation by a reserve staff member or volunteer. A wide variety of topics are offered.
     
  • Nature Walks/Talks & Bike Rides
    Join reserve staff and volunteers on an exploratory walk or bike ride through coastal habitats or search for a specific inhabitant of the ecosystem. Programs include bird walks, beach and upland habitat discovery walks, and many more!
     
  • Creature Feature
    Learn about a unique reserve animal and its habitat and participate in estuary animal interaction sessions every first and third Saturday at the Environmental Education Center.
     
  • Family Fun Hour
    Round up the little ones and bring them to the reserve the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30 pm. Events feature a story and are followed by a fun craft activity for participants to take home. Reservations are required.
     
  • Ecology Explorer for Kids
    This class is for kids age 6 to 9 the third Sunday of every month. Kids will learn about food chains, habitats and the wildlife found at the reserve. Reservations are required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last updated: November 19, 2008

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