Grand Bay Education Center
Directions
1. Follow the road map to the Interpretive Center
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
For school groups by reservations only.
For more information contact:
Coastal Plains RESA
245 North Robinson
Lenox, Georgia 31637
229-546-4094 x113
2. Look for this sign on Knights Academy Rd.
3. Turn onto Coastal Plains Trail, a rocky road that will lead to the Education Center.
5. Turn left at the dead end to get to the Education Center.
The mission of Grand Bay Wetland Education Center (GBWEC) is to teach students about natural processes and relationships between plants and animals. Students can began to feel a positive connection with the natural world and their place in caring for the environment.
GBWEC offers education programs, field trips, and accredited teacher training. The center also offers a 1/2 mile boardwalk, a 54 foot tower and an education center.
The educational focus of the center is on
wetland ecology, wildlife, plant identification,
air quality, and plant adaptations.
GBWEC is a partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Coastal Plains Regional Educational Service Agency.
Take a trip down the Board Walk
Look at Grand Bay from a different view
small snakes . . .
Climb the observation tower
Hold on to some live reptiles . . .
or large snakes.
