Recreational and Outdoor Educational Opportunities Available
at the National Estuarine Research Reserves
This information is intended for general members of the public as well as educators who might be interested in using a Reserve as an education resource. For more information on a Reserve in your area visit the links section of our website (www.nerera.org) or -
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Hudson River
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Jacques Cousteau
Kachemak Bay
Mission-Aransas, Texas
Narragansett Bay
North Carolina
North Inlet-Winyah Bay
Old Woman Creek
Padilla Bay
Rookery Bay
San Francisco Bay
Sapelo Island
St. Jones, Deleware
Tijuana River
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Waquoit Bay
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Weeks Bay
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Equipment Rental (canoes, kayaks,
backpacks, binoculars, etc.)
Self-guided trail experience
“Explore Estuaries” programs
(programs with specific estuary focus
e.g. seining)
Summer camps
Talks and presentations
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Volunteer Programs (training,
volunteer opportunities)
Kids in nature workshops and events
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Other Opportunities:
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No $2.50 entrance fee for adults, children 16 and under free.
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Developing a monthly "Adventure Quencher" series of
activities onsite and "My Coast" community presentations
offsite quarterly. Also Art en plein aire events, training for
environmental competitions, training opps for informal
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K-12 Field-trips
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Canoeing/Kayaking/Fishing skills
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Leave no Trace family workshop
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Bike tours
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Discovery Labs
Guided canoe/kayak trips
Photography
Nature walks/hikes
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Dog walking
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Equestrian trail
Swimming
Fishing
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Reserve events (festivals,bioblitz,
etc.)
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Annual events (National Estuaries
Day & others)
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Scenic vista
Hunting
Biking
Boat rental (canoe, kayak, other)
Canoeing/kayaking
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Boating Facilities (docking area,
marina, etc.)
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Programs
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Fee for Services
Entrance/Parking
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Guided boat trips
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Outdoor Educational/Interpretative Opportunities Available
Weekend - family oriented programs
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Grand Bay
Great Bay
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Dormitory/lodging
Boat launch/ramp
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Birding
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Outdoor handicap accessible areas
Showers for public use
Outdoor Activities Available
Hiking
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Picnic ground
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Camping facilities
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Lifeguard
Restrooms
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Recreational beach
Parking
Reserve
Apalachicola, Florida
Chesapeake Bay Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Virginia
Delaware
Elkhorn Slough
Trails
Visitor Facilities Available
click here.
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DK
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Senior Programs and Bus/Van Tours
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Equipment rentals are offered at times when front desk staffing is available to support backpack
check-out.
A private vendor rents kayaks at our headquarters, but our own canoe programs are free. Many
visitor facilities are offered at our headquarters site, which is a NYS park (not technically part of
the Reserve).
A fee for a very small percentage of our programs (less then 10%). No fee charged by Reserve
but some land management partners do (the NWR and State Parks).
Many public guided walks and presentations are free.
Almost all programs are free, but a few have a fee.
Parking fee for some locations within China Camp SP.
If visitors are not on SINERR/Georgia DNR tour, there is a separate fee to travel on the ferry.
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Guided boat trips for groups of 10 or more (arrangements
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n/a Fee for boat trips coming soon.
Yes Facility rentals (e.g. other organizations hold camps in the auditorium).
Entrance/Parking- most components don't charge excecpt South cape Beach during the summer.
Most programs are free but we do ask for a donation for some programs.