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BE ONE IN A MILLION BE ONE IN A MILLION You can save the Ancient Dune Swale. Donate Today Artist Boat Artist Boat is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences
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6African Safari Tours to MalawiTake an amazing trip to Africa to see elephants and other wild animals during beautiful sunsets. These special adventure trips help support Artist Boat's work while giving you memories that will last forever.
Nature Journaling WorkshopsLearn to draw and write about nature in a special journal. This program has four 2-hour classes with a teacher named Irmi. Each class is at a different outdoor location on Galveston Island's west end. You'll learn to use watercolors, sketching, and words to record what you see in nature. No art experience needed. All supplies are included and yours to keep - sketchbook, paints, brushes, and more. Classes happen once a month on Saturday mornings. You'll visit different nature areas like ponds, bird watching spots, and outdoor classrooms.
Public Kayak AdventuresTake a 4-hour guided kayak trip through restored marshes at Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. You'll learn about habitat restoration and conservation while paddling through pristine coastal prairie. The adventure includes a watercolor art demonstration and time to paint your own artwork. All equipment is provided including tandem kayaks, life jackets, and paddles. Adventures start with a short 0.3-mile walk through the preserve. Children must be at least 7 years old and under 13 must kayak with an adult.
Private Kayak AdventureArtist Boat offers private guided kayak trips for groups of 1-25 people. These trips are perfect for families, scouts, and other groups who want to guarantee spots for everyone. You can choose your own date and destination based on what staff is available. The trips include all the gear and guidance you need. Groups must book ahead of time by calling. This is a great way to explore nature on the water with your whole group.
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Gulf in Depth ExhibitAn interactive exhibit at Moody Gardens that teaches visitors about the deep ocean parts of the Gulf of Mexico. You can explore 3 hands-on stations that show how the Gulf looks from the surface down to thousands of feet deep. Learn about sea creatures that live in the dark depths and how scientists are fixing damage from the 2010 oil spill. The exhibit has a light-up model of ocean zones, flip-through pictures of sea animals, and activities to discover how scientists map the ocean floor. You can also watch real videos from underwater restoration trips. Perfect for families who want to learn about ocean science and conservation.
Bucket Brigade Beach ToursArtist Boat offers free guided tours of Galveston beaches every Saturday and Sunday during summer. Tour guides teach visitors about sea plants called sargassum and how they help ocean life. You'll learn about marine pollution and how to protect beaches. Tours happen at East Beach near Lifeguard Stand #1. Each tour lasts 45 minutes and takes up to 15 people. Tours run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. You need to register online ahead of time. Look for guides wearing bright orange shirts with wagons and buckets.
Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.
Rainer Maria Rilke