Coastal Expos are free, interactive events that seek to increase public awareness
of the importance of Texas ecosystems and the ways in which people can protect them.
This year's theme is “Protect Rivers to Conserve Bays.”
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At Coastal Expos, visitors interact with crabs, fish, and other coastal animals while learning about freshwater inflows, coastal conservation issues and beach habitats.
Activities include touch tanks with a wide variety of live coastal animals such as sea urchins, sea squirts, crabs. At the glass-bottom stream, visitors will learn about animals’ natural habitats and how bugs can indicate pollution levels in water.
Participants will also have an opportunity to solve a mysterious fish kill, paint images of coastal fish, identify beach objects by touch, and learn about fishing, boating safety, and other coastal issues through a variety of fun and educational devices. |
Local volunteers are needed and will be given a short training class the day of each event. No previous experience is necessary, and volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. Those interested in volunteering should contact (956) 381-9922 or email coastalexpo@yahoo.com.
See below for an upcoming expo in your area:
| March 6-8 — Marble Falls at Johnson Park |
| March 13-14 — Edinburg at Edinburg Municipal Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| April 26 — Bay City at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, as part of the Earth Week Fair |
| May 17 — Galveston Bay at the Kemah Boardwalk, as part of Galveston Bay Foundation’s Bay Day |
| July 4-15 — Freeport at the Freeport Municipal Park, as part of the Fishing Fiesta |
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