Celebrate Our Estuaries

Each year in mid-September, Restore America’s Estuaries leads the effort to shine a spotlight on the importance of our estuaries.

Estuaries, like Mobile Bay, are where freshwater meets saltwater. Our estuaries are economically and environmentally important for many reasons, not the least of which, they serve as a nursery habitat for many commercially and recreationally important fish and shellfish, such as oysters, shrimp, and red snapper. It is important for us to be good stewards and protect this vital part of our community.

Monday, September 22 - 11:00 a.m., walk along the Living Marsh Boardwalk for a closer look at the Mobile Bay Estuary and meet some salt marsh critters.

Wednesday, September 24 - 11:30 a.m., Terrapin Talk with Devin, who cares for our tiny head-start terrapins, whose habitat is within the estuary system.

Thursday, September 25 - Curator, Brian Jones discusses Fish of the Mixing Zone that move through the shifting pulses of salt, brackish, and fresh water that occur at the river-estuary interface.

Friday, September 26 - Chat about oyster reefs at the touch table, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.