Bayou Studies Class
Experience Armand Bayou up-close and personal! Aboard the "Bayou Ranger" pontoon boat, explore the estuarine habitat of Armand Bayou and discuss factors influencing its health and importance. Through seining and near-shore activities, discover the diverse populations of animals and plants that call the bayou home.
| Grades | 7th through college |
| Time | 9:30am - 1:00pm |
| Dates | March-November (Tuesday-Friday) |
| Class Limit | Minimum 10, maximum 24 participants, including chaperones |
| Fee | $25.00/participant (students and adults, with the exception of teachers, who are free of charge). |
Please see the field trip planner for more information about scheduling a field trip. (Call 281-474-2551 x 13 for class dates and to enroll.)
Participants will need bag lunches that they can eat onsite. They should also expect to get wet and dirty and bring a change of clothes!
This class may correlate with the following science TEKS: 7.1A, 7.2B, 7.2C, 7.4A, 7.5A, 7.5B, 7.9B, 7.12A, 7.12B, 7.12C, 7.12D, 8.1A, 8.2B, 8.2C, 8.4A, 8.4B, 8.6C, 8.11A, 8.14B, 8.14C, Bio.1A, Bio.2B, Bio.2C, Bio.3C, Bio.3D, Bio.12B, Bio.12C, Bio.12E, Env.1A, Env.2B, Env.2C, Env.3C, Env.3D, Env.4A, Env.4C, Env.4D, Env.4E, Env.5E, Env.8C, Env.8D.
The program has an underlying stewardship theme that encourages participants to appreciate and care for the world around them.
