Volunteer: GBF Kemah Nursery DaysGet dirty helping grow the Bay! The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay. As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care. Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds. Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance. If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots. Expect to get dirty and muddy! Celebrate National Estuaries Week on Sept. 23! In celebration of National Estuaries Week, all volunteers coming out to our nursery day on the 23rd will receive a special Marsh Mania shirt, and giveaway item. By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay. No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite. Learn more about getting to and parking at GBF Headquarters↗ All minors must be accompanied by a registered guardian or approved chaperone. Program: Stewardship Get dirty helping grow the Bay! The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay. As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care. Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds. Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance. If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots. Expect to get dirty and muddy! Celebrate National Estuaries Week on Sept. 23! In celebration of National Estuaries Week, all volunteers coming out to our nursery day on the 23rd will receive a special Marsh Mania shirt, and giveaway item. By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay. No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite. Learn more about getting to and parking at GBF Headquarters↗ All minors must be accompanied by a registered guardian or approved chaperone. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77565-2052 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Marsh Mania @Paul Hopkins Park
Clean up and get muddy at Marsh Mania!
Join Galveston Bay Foundation for a special small-scale Marsh Mania restoration event at Paul Hopkins Park in Dickinson, TX. We’ll start the morning by spending approximately 45 minutes removing debris from the park before heading to the water to plant smooth cordgrass that will restore native wetland habitat. No prior planting experience needed! You’ll work in a small team led by an experienced Team Captain who will guide you through the cleanup and planting activities. About Our Planting Site Paul Hopkins Park ↗ is located along Dickinson Bayou and provides public access to an important waterway connected to Galveston Bay. Through our partnership with Galveston County Parks and Cultural Services, volunteers will help care for this community space by removing debris and restoring native smooth cordgrass along the shoreline. As a volunteer for this event, you will: Work with your Team Captain and fellow volunteers to remove debris from the park before planting begins Plant native smooth cordgrass in prepared planting areas Learn planting techniques from your Team Captain and GBF staff Follow cleanup, field, and tool-safety instructions Work alongside a small team of fellow volunteers Help gather and return cleanup and planting tools and supplies at the end of the eventWhat GBF will provide Cleanup supplies, plants, tools, and onsite instruction An experienced Team Captain to guide your group Breakfast will be provided An official Marsh Mania T-shirt Restrooms onsite
No prior planting experience is required, but this is an active, muddy outdoor event. Be prepared for uneven terrain and for standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and getting wet in ankle- to knee-deep water. How to prepare Wear lace-up, closed-toe shoes or fitted water booties. No Crocs, sandals, or loose rain boots. Rubber boots are not recommended as they will fill up with water when enter deeper water. Wear lightweight clothing you do not mind getting muddy or wet. Avoid jeans and other heavy materials. Bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, or protective clothing. Bring a reusable water bottle. Begin hydrating before you arrive. Review GBF Heat Safety guidance ↗ before volunteering.Bringing a minor? All participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent, guardian, or approved adult chaperone. A parent or guardian must also complete the required waiver for each minor participant. By the end of the morning, your team will have removed debris and restored habitat along a waterway connected to Galveston Bay. Program: Stewardship
Clean up and get muddy at Marsh Mania!
Join Galveston Bay Foundation for a special small-scale Marsh Mania restoration event at Paul Hopkins Park in Dickinson, TX. We’ll start the morning by spending approximately 45 minutes removing debris from the park before heading to the water to plant smooth cordgrass that will restore native wetland habitat. No prior planting experience needed! You’ll work in a small team led by an experienced Team Captain who will guide you through the cleanup and planting activities. About Our Planting Site Paul Hopkins Park ↗ is located along Dickinson Bayou and provides public access to an important waterway connected to Galveston Bay. Through our partnership with Galveston County Parks and Cultural Services, volunteers will help care for this community space by removing debris and restoring native smooth cordgrass along the shoreline. As a volunteer for this event, you will: Work with your Team Captain and fellow volunteers to remove debris from the park before planting begins Plant native smooth cordgrass in prepared planting areas Learn planting techniques from your Team Captain and GBF staff Follow cleanup, field, and tool-safety instructions Work alongside a small team of fellow volunteers Help gather and return cleanup and planting tools and supplies at the end of the eventWhat GBF will provide Cleanup supplies, plants, tools, and onsite instruction An experienced Team Captain to guide your group Breakfast will be provided An official Marsh Mania T-shirt Restrooms onsite
No prior planting experience is required, but this is an active, muddy outdoor event. Be prepared for uneven terrain and for standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and getting wet in ankle- to knee-deep water. How to prepare Wear lace-up, closed-toe shoes or fitted water booties. No Crocs, sandals, or loose rain boots. Rubber boots are not recommended as they will fill up with water when enter deeper water. Wear lightweight clothing you do not mind getting muddy or wet. Avoid jeans and other heavy materials. Bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, or protective clothing. Bring a reusable water bottle. Begin hydrating before you arrive. Review GBF Heat Safety guidance ↗ before volunteering.Bringing a minor? All participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent, guardian, or approved adult chaperone. A parent or guardian must also complete the required waiver for each minor participant. By the end of the morning, your team will have removed debris and restored habitat along a waterway connected to Galveston Bay. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 19, 2026 Zip Code: 77539 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Marsh Mania @Exploration Green
Dig in and get muddy at Marsh Mania!
Join Galveston Bay Foundation in restoring native wetland vegetation and improving habitat at one of the Clear Lake area’s most distinctive community conservation sites, Exploration Green. No prior planting experience needed! You’ll work in a small team led by an experienced Team Captain who will guide you throughout the event. About Our Planting Site Exploration Green ↗ is a longtime GBF partner and helps manage and maintain the conservation easement held by GBF. As an accredited land trust, GBF holds and manages conservation easements that protect important habitat in perpetuity. Your work at Exploration Green will contribute to the long-term stewardship of a place protected for future generations. Learn more at galvbay.org ↗ As a planter, you will: Plant native wetland vegetation in prepared planting areas Learn planting techniques from your Team Captain and GBF staff Follow field and tool-safety instructions Work alongside a small team of fellow volunteers Help gather and return planting tools and supplies at the end of the eventWhat GBF will provide Plants, tools, and onsite instruction An experienced Team Captain to guide your group Lunch at 11:30 am official Marsh Mania T-shirt Restrooms onsite
No prior planting experience is required, but this is an active, muddy outdoor event. Be prepared for uneven terrain and for standing, walking, bending, and getting wet in ankle to knee deep water. How to prepare Wear lace-up, closed-toe shoes or fitted water booties. No Crocs, sandals, or loose rain boots. If you choose to wear rubber boots, remember not go too deep in the water or else they will fill up. Wear lightweight clothing you do not mind getting muddy or wet. Avoid jeans and other heavy materials. Bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, or protective clothing. Eat breakfast and begin hydrating before you arrive. Review GBF Heat Safety guidance ↗ before volunteering.Bringing a minor? All participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent, guardian, or approved adult chaperone. A parent or guardian must also complete the required waiver for each minor participant. By the end of the morning, your team will have put new native plants in the ground and helped strengthen protected habitat for the Bay. Program: Stewardship
Dig in and get muddy at Marsh Mania!
Join Galveston Bay Foundation in restoring native wetland vegetation and improving habitat at one of the Clear Lake area’s most distinctive community conservation sites, Exploration Green. No prior planting experience needed! You’ll work in a small team led by an experienced Team Captain who will guide you throughout the event. About Our Planting Site Exploration Green ↗ is a longtime GBF partner and helps manage and maintain the conservation easement held by GBF. As an accredited land trust, GBF holds and manages conservation easements that protect important habitat in perpetuity. Your work at Exploration Green will contribute to the long-term stewardship of a place protected for future generations. Learn more at galvbay.org ↗ As a planter, you will: Plant native wetland vegetation in prepared planting areas Learn planting techniques from your Team Captain and GBF staff Follow field and tool-safety instructions Work alongside a small team of fellow volunteers Help gather and return planting tools and supplies at the end of the eventWhat GBF will provide Plants, tools, and onsite instruction An experienced Team Captain to guide your group Lunch at 11:30 am official Marsh Mania T-shirt Restrooms onsite
No prior planting experience is required, but this is an active, muddy outdoor event. Be prepared for uneven terrain and for standing, walking, bending, and getting wet in ankle to knee deep water. How to prepare Wear lace-up, closed-toe shoes or fitted water booties. No Crocs, sandals, or loose rain boots. If you choose to wear rubber boots, remember not go too deep in the water or else they will fill up. Wear lightweight clothing you do not mind getting muddy or wet. Avoid jeans and other heavy materials. Bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, or protective clothing. Eat breakfast and begin hydrating before you arrive. Review GBF Heat Safety guidance ↗ before volunteering.Bringing a minor? All participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent, guardian, or approved adult chaperone. A parent or guardian must also complete the required waiver for each minor participant. By the end of the morning, your team will have put new native plants in the ground and helped strengthen protected habitat for the Bay. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 26, 2026 Zip Code: 77062 Allow Groups: Yes |