Author Latrece Johnson "Local Science by a Local Scientist"

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

The Bays and Bayous 2027 Symposium is hosting the Bays and Buy-Ins: An Ecotourism Pitch Competition on January 12th, 2027!

This competition is designed to support new and expanded ecotourism opportunities in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Applicants may propose a new ecotourism business idea or an expansion of an existing business to include, improve, or grow ecotourism-related services.

Ecotourism ideas may include nature-based tours, paddling or boating experiences, wildlife viewing, working waterfront experiences, cultural and heritage tourism, outdoor education, sustainable seafood experiences, guided field experiences, or other business concepts that connect people to coastal Alabama's natural resources, communities, and sense of place.

To learn more or submit an application, visit the link below:
https://bbs27.baysandbayous.com/16732948821/26-speaker-registration-form/85-bays-and-buy-ins-ecotourism-pitch-competition

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Check out our August Schedule! Now is the perfect time to register for a class or two, host an event or book us for Mobile Monday! Call 251-408-3545 or stop by 5701 Moffett Rd Suit I or DM us

07/31/2026

Join us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on Friday, August 21, from 9:30–11:30 AM at the Weeks Bay Visitors Center!

Spend just 15 minutes observing a flowering plant, count the pollinators you see, and help collect valuable data that supports pollinator conservation across the Southeast. No experience is needed!

📍 Weeks Bay Visitors Center
🗓️ August 21, 2026
⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Calling all who are passionate about education, biodiversity, and community-driven conservation. Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as our next leader for Youth and Community Engagement and help inspire the next generation of conservationists!

In this role, you’ll design innovative professional development for educators, build partnerships, and lead impactful programs that connect youth and communities to nature and participatory science.

Applications close August 15th. Head to this link: https://buff.ly/5L42tc0 to apply and make a lasting impact with the Cornell Lab!

07/31/2026

📣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨! Registration is now open for the annual 𝘍𝘐𝘚𝘏𝘌𝘚: 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 course!
🐟 Learn practical, science-based information about fisheries management, fisheries science, and sustainability
🐟 See two gear types in action onboard our research vessel
Space is limited to only 𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, so register today!
https://msucoastal.com/fishes/
Fishermen Invested in Science, Healthy Ecosystems, and Sustainability