East End Lagoon Nature Preserve

09/10/2026

Come see us on Saturday, September 26 to explore nature and wildlife with us as part of Houston Bird Week in Galveston!

📍 East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
🦆 Saturday, September 26 | 8-10:30AM
🏖️ Stay afterwards for a beach clean up with Turtle Island Restoration Network & Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council!

Sign up using the link below 👇

GINTC is excited to be a part of Houston Bird Week this year! Check out these birdy events that we are participating in. All events are free but please register for Birds & Yoga as well as Birds, Butts & Bottlecaps using the links below.

Yoga: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hrphcqf/lp/4cb73449-dae6-4578-87c6-6c677087590

Birds, Butts & Bottlecaps: https://secure.everyaction.com/PQ_V3ym17kSgsXQdrElEmQ2

09/02/2026

Our September nature walk is this Saturday! 🦋🏵️🦆 Join us for a guided nature walk through the lagoon and spend the morning discovering Galveston's unique ecosystem.

📍East End Lagoon

This event is FREE but registration is required. Register now 👉 https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/east-end-lagoon-nature-outing/

09/01/2026

This World Beach Day, we’re celebrating the natural spaces where land and sea come together. 🌊🌾💙

At East End Lagoon Nature Preserve, our 684 acres of wetlands, dunes, coastal prairie and shoreline provide important habitat for birds, marine life and other wildlife that depend on a healthy coastal ecosystem.

Protecting places like the Lagoon means protecting the waters, wildlife and wild spaces that make Galveston so special. 🐦🐢

Learn more 👉 https://www.eastendlagoon.org/the-preserve

08/25/2026

Enjoy guided walks through the East End Lagoon with the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council staff and volunteers. Explore plants, animals, and insects that make our ecosystem so unique! 🌼🦋🐢🦆

Don't miss our upcoming free events. Be sure to register online first 👉https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/east-end-lagoon-nature-outing/

Saturday, September 5 | 9-10AM
Saturday, October 3 | 9-10AM
Saturday, November 7 | 9-10AM
Saturday, December 5 | 9-10AM

A few reminders for the day:
🦟 Bring bug spray
☀️ Apply sunscreen
🥾 Wear closed toed shoes

08/17/2026

What does it take to build and grow along the Gulf Coast while protecting the environment that makes this region so unique? Meet Kelsea Hiebert, the August speaker for Women in Coastal Science Speaker Series.

Join us at East Beach on Friday, August 21st as Kelsea talks about her work in helping communities grow while protecting vulnerable wildlife and their habitats.

👩🏻🔬 Who: Kelsea Hiebert, Environmental Project Manager w/ Balcones Field Servies
🗓️ When: Friday, August 21st, 2026
📍 Where: East Beach Pavilion
☕ Coffee and breakfast snacks starting at 9:30
🎤 Presentation starts at 10:00am

This event is FREE and open to the public!
👉 Register now: https://www.visitgalveston.com/women-in-coastal-science/ -speaker

08/11/2026

Need an escape? 🥾 🌺 Walk along our ADA nature trail and discover an abundance of birds, butterflies, and native plants on this short 1/2 mile walk. The trail features 3 loops, each showcasing a different view of the area!

🌅 Trail is open from sunrise to sunset
👀 Keep an eye out for the interpretive signage to learn more about what you see

08/04/2026

Explore Galveston's wild side at East End Lagoon. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, hoping to spot migrating birds, launching a kayak or simply soaking up the scenery, the lagoon offers countless ways to connect with nature.

🎣 Fishing
🦆 Birding
🛶 Kayaking
🌺 Nature Trail
📷 Photography

📍438 Boddeker Rd. Galveston, TX

07/21/2026

Learn more about the work being done to protect and preserve our coast! 🌊

Join us on FRI, July 31 for the Women in Coastal Science Speaker Series, featuring Madgellen Cleary, Coastal Resilience Specialist with Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University.

It's a great opportunity to learn more about coastal resilience and the science behind the places we love! ☀️

📍 East Beach Pavilion
🕐 9:30AM
🗓️ Fri, July 31

07/17/2026

Planning a day on Galveston's East End? ☀️

Start with a peaceful morning at East End Lagoon, then stop by East Beach for free sandcastle lessons every Saturday through September 5!🏖️

Sounds like a great weekend to us! 🙌

07/08/2026

It's 🌿☀️

Today's island view is your reminder to plan a nature break at East End Lagoon! Take a walk along the trails, watch for coastal birds, and enjoy one of Galveston's most peaceful outdoor spaces.

What do you love most about East End Lagoon? 👇