Environmental
STEM Education
Investing in education helps preserve Galveston Bay for future generations. Our hands-on, K–12 TEKS-aligned STEM programs connect students with nature and inspire the next generation of Bay stewards.
For questions or more detailed information on our education programs, contact Cindy Wilems at cwilems@galvbay.org.
2025 Education Team Achievements
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K-12 Students connected with nature to become future stewards of the Bay through hands-on STEM curriculum.
Teachers were reached
through annual workshops,
such as professional development courses offered.
Total impressions on students, teachers, and other participants in our Education programs.
Field Experiences
Unique Learning Experiences for K–12 Students
Bring your students to the Bay! Our field experiences engage 1st-12th grade students in the local ecosystem via inquiry-based activities where they gain experience using scientific field equipment and increase their observation skills.
RETURNING THIS YEAR: We’ve combined activities into “Themes” where each theme has a driving question for students to explore and answer as they go through the day.
Investing in
Our Future
"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
" Galveston Bay Foundation's educational programs are broad and deep, with a range of solutions and opportunities to preserve the Bay for generations to come.
(V-WET) connecting students with Gulf Coast research
The tours listed here include a full curriculum package with teacher guides, tour maps, student worksheets, and an action project to further engage student learning in a virtual format to increase environmental literacy and STEM skills.
Did you complete a V-WET Tour with your students? Want to share student Action Projects? We’d love to hear from you!
“At Home With The Bay” is a virtual series of engaging environmental education lessons taught by GBF’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.
“At Home With The Bay”
A Virtual Field Trip Series