What Lurks Beneath

What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!

We'll use a seine net to sample and check on the health of St. Charles Bay, and work to identify the critters we bring in! If you would like the chance to help a ranger with sampling, participants MUST where close-toed shoes (no Crocs). Our samples from the bay will then go into touch tanks so we can all take a closer look.

Where: Meet at Day Use.
Bring: Close-toed shoes, bug spray, sun protection (hat, long sleeve shirt, sunblock), drinking water, and a towel to dry off.
Accessibility: This program starts at an accessible picnic table. After a short discussion, we'll move to the back of the Day Use area crossing a grassy area. For accessibility questions, email Ranger Sara: c2FyYSAhIHJvY2sgfCB0cHdkICEgdGV4YXMgISBnb3Y=.

Details:
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the program.
- Program is free with park entrance ($5/person, children 12 & under are free) or Texas State Parks Annual Pass.
- The program may be canceled if no participants are present within 10 minutes of the start time, or in the case of inclement weather.
- For groups larger than eight, please contact Ranger Sara for a private event

You may also like the following events from Goose Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife:

• Next Saturday, 12th July, 08:30 am, Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (Registration Required) in Rockport
• Next Saturday, 12th July, 02:30 pm, Fishing with a Ranger in Rockport
• Next Saturday, 12th July, 08:45 pm, Discoveries in the Dark in Rockport

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Rockport, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Rockport.