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Galveston, TX
Nature Together Family Camp
Looking for some family art and science fun? Join Artist Boat for Family Camp.
Spend time exploring nature through art at Artist Boat! Kids and their grown-ups will discover the coastal environment through hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor exploration. Together, families will learn about local wildlife and ecosystems while creating nature-inspired artwork and ...
Kayak the Coastal Heritage Preserve at Sunset
Skill Level: Moderate
Beat the heat and kayak Artist Boat's Coastal Heritage Preserve with us today! ** Includes stopping for watercolor demonstration and painting. Duration 3-4 Hours About *All Adventures include tandem kayak, lifejacket, paddles, and guided instruction. Registration Requirements If you are late for ...
Sea Citizen Orientation
18 & Older · 1 Hour · Free event!
Learn more about becoming a dedicated regular volunteer at Artist Boat through informative orientation sessions. These sessions provide comprehensive details about various volunteering opportunities across all departments, empowering you to choose when, where, and how to give back. Sea Citizens are a ...
Nature Journaling Retreat with Irmi Wilkinson
Slow down, observe and connect during this TWO-DAY nature journaling retreat.
Join Artist Boat for a unique nature journaling retreat led by biologist and nature journalist Irmi Willcockson. Slow down, observe, and connect with the beauty of the Texas coast through sketching, writing, and mindful exploration. Meals are included, and no previous art experience is required. Over ...
Habitat Workdays at the Coastal Heritage Preserve
2 Hours • Free!
About Join us at the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve for Habitat Workdays. Help us restore these wetlands & coastal prairies to their natural beauty and enjoy spending time in this exclusive natural area of Galveston. Youth must be at least 11 years old to participate and any youth under 18 ...
Girl Scout Badge Workshops
Daisy, Brownie, Junior • 2 hours per day
Explore nature and art with Artist Boat's Girl Scout badge workshops Duration 2 hours About Explore! Join Artist Boat at the Coastal Heritage Preserve on West Galveston Island for a Girl Scout Outdoor Art badge workshop. You will walk through the Preserve observing colors, shapes and designs for ...
Wetland Habitat Restoration Day
Celebrate National Estuary Week through hands on participation!
About Celebrate National Estuaries Week with a hands-on wetland restoration experience! Participants will learn about the vital role wetlands play in healthy estuaries while planting native wetland plants to help restore and strengthen coastal habitat. Through this hands-on activity, participants will ...
The Art of Birding at the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Learn the basics of birding while exploring the Coastal Heritage Preserve.
Join Artist Boat to learn the basics of birding while exploring the Coastal Heritage Preserve. Participants will practice identifying birds by sight and sound and discover the importance of protecting healthy coastal ecosystems for birds and other wildlife. This activity is perfect the new birder, the ...
Galveston
Kid-Friendly
Artist Boat
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Black Rail Habitat Restoration
This work is for the birds!!
About A two-hour hands-on conservation program at the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve focused on cutting back vegetation to improve coastal marsh habitat and access for the threatened Black Rail. Participants will learn about Black Rail habitat, practice safe vegetation removal, and help support ...
Where the Wild Things Grow
Guided Hikes through the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Explore the prairies of the Coastal Heritage Preserve on a guided walk through the landscape. Learn to identify native plants, discover animal tracks and signs, and uncover the historical and cultural significance of this unique coastal habitat. This activity is perfect for anyone who wants to stretch ...
Galveston
Kid-Friendly
Artist Boat
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Fall Eco-Art Camp
Art meets science during Eco-Art Camp sessions at Artist Boat!
November 23, 2026 Feathers & Flowers Fall is one of the best times to see migratory birds on Galveston Island, Join us for a day of camp activities focusing on birds, migration and pollinators. November 24, 2026 Keep Our Seas Plastic-Free During this time of giving back, and giving thanks, join Artist ...
Watercolor and Wetlands
Learn the basics of watercolor painting while exploring the importance of wetlands.
Explore the important functions of wetlands through hands-on learning and watercolor painting. Participants will discover how wetlands support wildlife, protect our coast, and keep ecosystems healthy while creating plein air watercolor paintings. This program is designed to be ADA accessible and welcoming ...
Winter Eco-Art Day Camp
Art meets science during Eco-Art Camp sessions at Artist Boat!
Each week has a different topic and each day will have different activities. Come for one day or come for all. December 21, 22 Paint Like Van Gogh with a Sweet Twist Van Gogh was famous for his self-portraits—now it’s your turn! Transform yourself into a Van Gogh–style gingerbread cookie ornament ...
Kayak the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Skill Level: Moderate
Enjoy Artist Boat's Coastal Heritage Preserve with us today! *All Adventures include tandem kayak, lifejacket, paddles, and guided instruction. Registration Requirements If you are late for an adventure or do not cancel at least 72 hours in advance, you forfeit your adventure. There are no refunds. ...
Galveston
4 Hours
Kayak
Artist Boat
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Salty Nature Journaling
Explore the details of the Coastal Heritage Preserve through curiosity and creativity.
Explore the Coastal Heritage Preserve through nature journaling. Participants will slow down, notice the details of the coastal landscape, and document plants, wildlife, and natural patterns through art. This experience encourages curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the coastal environment. ...
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Galveston
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BayWatch Dolphin Tours
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours Annual Membership
Similar to a season pass
Baywatch Dolphin Tours Annual Pass Get unlimited visits to Baywatch Dolphin Tours for the entire calendar year! (From the time you bought your membership until its expiration) Enjoy unforgettable dolphin-watching adventures all year long for one low price. What’s Included: • Unlimited visits to Baywatch ...
🐬 Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Dolphins & Galveston’s Historic Harbor Cruise
See wild dolphins up close on Galveston’s #1 guided tour! Voted Best Attraction in Galveston (2025)
Board Baywatch Dolphin Tours for a lively 45-minute cruise through Galveston Harbor where wild dolphins appear year-round. Knowledgeable captains provide entertaining narration about the island’s maritime history, from Battleship Texas to pirate lore and the 1900 Storm, while guests enjoy shaded seating, ...
Galveston
45 minutes
BayWatch Dolphin Tours
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Haunted Harbor Ghost Tour – Galveston’s Haunted & Historical Boat Adventure
👻 Haunted Harbor Ghost Tour – Galveston’s Haunted & Historical Boat Tour
Sail into Galveston’s haunted past on the only ghost tour by boat. Under moonlight, you’ll hear chilling tales of the 1900 Storm, pirate Jean Lafitte, and the eerie Ghost Face of Galveston. Discover stories of the old quarantine facility, immigrant hospitals, and other harbor landmarks where history ...
Galveston
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
BayWatch Dolphin Tours
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Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
All Ages · 45 Minutes · Historic Harbor Cruise – Explore Galveston’s Past
Step aboard for a 45-minute narrated cruise through Galveston’s historic harbor. Discover stories of pirates, immigrants, hurricanes, and the families who built the “Wall Street of the South.” Will do have some history and fun facts on our beautiful dolphins here in the harbor. Do to unforeseen ...
Galveston
45 Minutes
BayWatch Dolphin Tours
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