Our Students
"Living farther from the Bay used to make me feel like I had little impact on the Bay life, but after learning about Galveston Bay and having the opportunity to grow cordgrass, I now look at my actions in a new light. I strive to make a more conscious effort to protect the Bay through my daily activities."
– Elizabeth Makondekwa, Westside High School Student (HISD) and Wetland Connection Participant
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K-12 Students connected with nature to become future stewards of the Bay through hands-on STEM curriculum.
Pounds of marine debris was removed through community cleanups and events, like Trash Bash and Adopt-A-Beach.
Total volunteer hours, valued at $374,630.86, were spent improving the health of Galveston Bay.
“At Home With The Bay”
A Virtual Field Trip Series
“At Home With The Bay” is a virtual series of engaging environmental education lessons taught by Galveston Bay Foundation’s staff. Lessons include a lab, conservation craft, talk with a Bay biologist and an activity of the week. Each lesson comes with an accompanying activity guide available for download here.
If you participate in these lessons, we’d love to hear from you! Please fill out this survey about your experience.This project was created in partnership with NOAA.
Investing in
Our Future
We believe investing in education is one of the most meaningful ways you can preserve Galveston Bay for generations to come. Our education programs get students of all ages outdoors and connected with nature through hands-on STEM curriculum helping to inspire youth to become the future stewards of the Bay. The K-12 TEKS-aligned programs below represent just a few from our more comprehensive education portfolio.
For questions or more detailed information on our education programs,
contact Cindy Wilems at cwilems@galvbay.org
Bay To Schools
Bring the Bay to Your Classroom
Engage your K–12 students with hands-on STEM workshops that connect your curriculum to the local environment.
Free for the 2025–2026 school year thanks to an EPA grant via the Galveston Bay Estuary Program!
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Registration opens soon!
Students in Action
One-Day Service Learning
Engage your 3rd–12th grade students in a hands-on service event around Galveston Bay—planting marsh grass, building oyster reefs, collecting nurdles, or removing trash—while learning about environmental careers and stewardship.
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2025–2026 Registration Coming Soon
Wetland Connections
Explore, Journal, and Discover
This year-long program engages 6–12th grade students with Galveston Bay through STEM workshops, nature journaling, campus wetland activities, and a spring field trip to a local wetland.
Students build a deeper understanding of wetland ecosystems while learning to collect and analyze water quality data. Space is limited — apply by August 16!
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Apply Here
2025–2026 Registration Coming Soon
Teacher Resources
Professional Workshops
Galveston Bay Foundation offers development workshops at your school or in the field that are eligible for Texas CPE credit.
Explore Free Resources:
The Pod: A rolling trunk with lessons and materials about Galveston Bay dolphins.
Science of Galveston Bay Curriculum: Free K–12 environmental education resources.
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Register for The Pod
More opportunities coming soon!
Field Experiences
Explore the Bay Firsthand
Bring your 1st–12th grade students to Galveston Bay for hands-on, inquiry-based learning using real scientific tools and field methods.
New This Year: Themed experiences with driving questions guide student exploration throughout the day.
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2025–2026 Registration Coming Soon