Galveston Bay Area Chapter Wins HEB Pollinators for Texas Grant Award We’re gearing up! Site prep for Phase 3A kicks off next weekend. The area is already marked, and now it’s time to prepare the ground for the beautiful native grasses and plants. Our vision is to turn this part of Exploration Green into a…
You’re Invited! Chapter Service Day: GBAC Hawk Watch Airshow and Outreach
Join us for a fun and educational Chapter Service Day at Little Cedar Bayou Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! We’ll be participating in the TXN-Galveston Bay Area Chapter’s annual hawk survey, a fascinating experience where you can witness the migration of raptors firsthand. Expert hawk watchers Lynn and…
GBAC members recognized
Armand Bayou Nature Center recently recognized two of our members by awarding them Volunteers of the Year for 2024. Mike Petitt has been a great asset to the Prairie Team, helping however he can to keep it going. Sherrie Jackson has been working diligently in the McGovern Area to keep it looking nice for our guests while…
Dolphin Challenge is back!
Dolphin Challenge is back! We are excited to announce that the Dolphin Challenge, a regional competition of the National Ocean Science Bowl (NOSB), will take place on February 1, 2025, at the Texas A&M University – Galveston Campus. Hosted and sponsored by Texas Sea Grant, this nationally recognized and highly acclaimed high school academic competition…
GBAC ANNOUNCES 2024 CHAPTER PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Join us in congratulating the winners of our Chapter members’ photo contest, categorized as follows: Congratulations to all the winners for capturing such stunning moments!
GBAC GIVE BACK TOGETHERÂ
What an incredible day with the Galveston Bay Area Master Naturalists at the Texas City Dike for our Give Back Together event! Together, we collected over 400 pounds of debris, making a real impact on our beautiful bay. The smiles were contagious as we worked side by side to protect our environment. Huge thanks to…
BOBETTE BRASFIELD ACHIEVES 4,000 VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS!
MILESTONE MONDAY – Please join us in congratulating BOBETTE BRASFIELD for surpassing 4,000 volunteer hours! A dedicated member of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter – Texas Master Naturalist since 1999, Bobette has been instrumental in protecting wildlife and supporting community education. THANK YOU BOBETTE FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
Penny Bessire & Janet Mason Achieve 5,000 Volunteer Service Hours
BETTER TOGETHER: Celebrating Member Milestones. Join us in a big round of applause for two amazing individuals, PENNY BESSIRE and JANET MASON, for reaching 5,000 volunteer service hours each! Their passion for protecting our precious sea turtles and birds and their commitment to education have touched countless lives and strengthened our community in so many…
JIM DURON HITS 30,000 VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS
BIG NEWS ALERT – Join us in congratulating JIM DURON for achieving over 30,000 volunteer hours. Jim is a local prairie restoration superhero. He gives his time and talent to multiple prairies in our area. Jim has been a Galveston Bay Area Chapter – Texas Master Naturalist since 2008 and loves to share his knowledge…
GBAC Chapter 2024 Photo Contest NOW OPEN
Calling all photographers – to share their best nature shots with us!! See rules and information in the flyer below. If you have any questions, please email: gbactmnphoto@gmail.com We can’t wait to see the world through your lens!!