You can participate in a number of events throughout the year dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our ongoing work to preserve the integrity of Galveston Bay. Because of your continued support and attendance, we’re able to maximize the impact of our work—and deliver the greatest benefits to the Galveston Bay system.
For more specific information on each event and when it’s scheduled to occur, check out our events calendar.
You can help protect Galveston Bay at one of our many community-wide volunteer days. From planting marsh grass to cleaning up shorelines, we’ve got something for everyone to do to help Galveston Bay. Check out our events calendar for more detailed information on each volunteer event and registration links and be sure to sign up for our volunteer e-mail list.
Galveston Bay Foundation is thrilled to host our annual Bay Day Festival as a virtual event on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This one-day event is a celebration that includes engaging virtual exhibits from a variety of environmental organizations and partners. In addition to virtual exhibits, the Galveston Bay Foundation will go LIVE at scheduled times to showcase the wonders of Galveston Bay.
Exhibitors with an exciting, engaging environmental message to share are asked to submit a 5-minute video that will be considered for the Virtual Bay Day Festival. If you would like to virtually exhibit at Bay Day Festival 2021, please contact Emily Ford at eford@galvbay.org.
Virtual Bay Day is funded in part by donations from local corporations that are recognized as Bay Day sponsors. Download our 2021 Virtual Bay Day Sponsor Packet to learn more and submit your sponsorship. Contact Greg Loushine at gloushine@galvbay.org for more information on sponsoring Bay Day.
Bike Around the Bay is a fully supported two-day, 175-mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay that showcases its natural beauty. The ride provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see and experience Galveston Bay on a bike while supporting a great local cause: protecting Galveston Bay for years to come.
Day one highlights:
Day two highlights:
All skill levels are welcome. Riders have the option to participate in the full two-day route from Baytown to Galveston and back or select to ride one day only. Pick whichever option works for you!
Our annual Guardian Gala recognizes companies, organizations and individuals who have demonstrated a serious commitment to preserving and protecting the natural resources of Galveston Bay.
The funds raised from each year’s Gala directly benefit Galveston Bay Foundation programs in education, advocacy, restoration, conservation and protection initiatives around the Bay.
If you’d like to learn more about this event, please contact Nicole Scanlin at nscanlin@galvbay.org or 281 332 3381 x213.