# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ecosystem Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Annual Ecosystem Summit featuring "The Ecosystem Capital of the Texas Gulf Coast"About this EventWhat to Expect:Attend the Rockport Cultural Arts District Ecosystem Summit 2026 from 11am-5pm, with conservation advocates, ecosystem educators, environmental experts and ecotourism entrepreneurs. The Rockport Cultural Arts District initiated and coordinated the event to raise awareness of Rockport, Fulton and Aransas County’s heritage of environmental champions and organizations, and it's recognition as "The Ecosystem Capital of the Texas Gulf Coast."This Summit highlights innovation in restoration, local advocacy, and environmental eduation - with a shared goal of sustaining the ecosystems that define us. RCAD extends its sincere gratitude to all the partners and supporters who made the Ecosystem Summit possible.11:00 AM - 5:00 PMECOSYSTEM SUMMIT 2026- Featuring Eco Documentary Films, followed by LunchSpeaker Kathy Sweezey-The Nature ConservancyPanel Discussions: Aransas County's Heritage of Environmental ActionDinah Bowman, Marine Biologist, Sporting ArtistJanae Evans, President, Aransas First Land TrustDr. Steve Ferguson, Aransas County Chair of Land Use ManagementBalancing Economic Development and SustainabilityAmy Belaire, Big Tree Oyster CompanyJim Farnsworth, Aransas Pathways, Kayaking ChairDr. Rebekah Rylander, Aransas Pathways, Birding ChairDeveloping Advocacy ChampionsPat Cruz, Marine Agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extention - Aransas CountyDella Meadows, Executive Director, Coastal Bend Bays & EstuariesChuck Naiser, President, FlatsworthyClosing SpeakersTed Ballard-Freshwater TexasAshley Bennis - Clean Coast Texas , State of the Texas CoastNetworking / Expo-Aransas First Land TrustAransas PathwaysHarte Research Institute - Oyster Resource & Recovery CenterKeep Aransas County BeautifulSan Antonio Bay PartnershipTexas A&M AgriLife Ext-Aransas CountyTexas Sea GrantPRE-SUMMIT TOUR:Attend the Coastal Bend Alliance for Sustainable Stormwater (CBASS) Green Infrastructure Bus Tour from 9am - 11am. CBASS will be hosting a Green Infrastructure Tour before the Summit to show off green infrastructure installations around the City of Rockport. This tour will include the opportunity to hop on a bus. The Bus will pick up tour attendees at the location of the Aransas County Community Center, 302 N Live Oak St, Rockport, TX 78382. The Bus Tour is free of charge but you must register to attend. You can also follow along in your own vehicle.BUS TOUR REGISTRATION SEPERATE FROM THE SUMMIT REQUIRED HERE:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ldXD4sjhylkei8SGIN6NBfhVXFp-2wLSiw6apIbvH_I/edit?ts=6a0342d4Thank you to our Sponsor - The History Center for Aransas CountyDate: June 19th, 2026Time: 8:45am-11amTour Agenda:9:00AM The History Center for Aransas County: Speaker – Amy Parker801 E Cedar St, Rockport, TX 78382Gardens Tour – Replica of Dr. Bruhl’s Medicinal GardenHistoric Medicinal Garden: Features plants traditionally used for healing and everyday remedies along the Texas coastDr. Paul Bruhl Apothecary Connection: Demonstrates how physicians historically used plant-based treatments and local resourcesPollinator & Habitat Garden: Designed to support butterflies, bees, and coastal bird species (includes native plants that provide food, shelter, and seasonal blooms)9:40 AM “Cultural Interface” Sculptures: Little Bay – Speaker - Charlie BelaireCorner of E. Laurel St. & HWY 35 NDrought Tolerant Native Plantings that Flower Year AroundLittle Bay Retention Wall- shoreline stabilization. Grass roots effortsOyster reefs - water quality & biodiversityCompound Flood Sensor- TAMUCC ProjectDrainage Retention Planting in Medians- TXDOT Project10:20 AM The San Antonio & Aransas Pass Rockport Railroad Museum: Speakers – Ashley Bennis, Brian Koch / Adrien Hilmy105 S Magnolia St, Rockport, TX 78382Water Cistern - how does it work and what are the benefitsRain Garden - a model of water filtration and biodiversityRainfall simulator - show casing how different soil types infiltrate water.Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PMECOSYSTEM SUMMIT 2026Host: ROCKPORT CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICTInfo: - Featuring Eco Documentary Films, followed by Lunch, Speaker Kathy Sweezey-The Nature Conservancy, and Panel Discussions: Aransas County's Heritage of Environmental Action; Balancing Economic Development and Sustainability, and Developing Advocacy Champions plus a Networking/Expo. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockport/ecosystem-summit-2026/100001988690078559 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, entertainment, art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 302 N Live Oak St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockport - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 302 N Live Oak St - **lat**: 28.02563 - **long**: -97.05227099999999 - **full address**: 302 N Live Oak St, 302 North Live Oak Street, Rockport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ecosystem Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7c3b487a1bb546439b844882724e030c180914aa322818eb7474485a366ca030-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcf6f4ed-gmir.jpg?v=1779167731 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ecosystem Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Ecosystem Summit 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 302 N Live Oak St, 302 North Live Oak Street, Rockport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ecosystem Summit 2026? - **A:** Ecosystem Summit 2026 is organized by Rockport Cultural Arts District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ecosystem Summit 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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