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Winter Nature Program

Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council

Created on October 3, 2025

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Winter Nature Program

Activities for Anytime

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Anytime activities

Turtles About Town

Geocaching

Sound Maps

Turtles about town

The whole family will enjoy this art project spread across Galveston Island. Created by Turtle Island Restoration Network and Clay Cup Studios and brought to life by local artists, each of the 61 Kemp's Ridley sea turtle statues has their own personality and meaning. Take a day (or more) to enjoy the Turtles About Town. Be sure share your "shelfies!"

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geocaching

Get outside, and join geocachers around the world on a global treasure hunt. These resources should help you get started! If you still need some help, join us at one of our in-person geocaching 101 sessions:

  • Mon, January 19th: Galveston Island State Park
  • Tues, February 10th: East End Lagoon

RULES OF GEOCACHING

  • Leave no trace.
  • Respect nature while on the hunt.
  • Do not bury caches.

geocaching overview from texas parks and wildlife

sound maps

Sound Maps are a fun and creative way to explore the world around you! When you stop to listen and record the sounds you hear, you start to notice details you might usually miss. Connect with a place in a new way and see (and hear!) how sounds tell the story of your surroundings. Create a sound map on your own, or join us! GINTC will teaming up with a Texas Mastern Naturalist to create sound maps during our Winter Nature Program:

How to create a sound map!

  • Thurs, January 8th at the East End Lagoon
  • Fri, February 6th at the Oppenheimer Bird Observatory
How to Create a

Step 3: Listen! Use symbols, drawings, or words to record the sounds you here in relation to your position. Click the image below to view full screen.

Sound Map

Supplies:

  • Blank piece of paper (or journal)
  • Pencil or pen
  • Clipboard (optional)

Step 1: Choose a location where you can spend time listening to the sounds around you. The length of time you spend listening is up to you.

Step 2: Record the date, time, and weather conditions in one corner of your paper. Place an X on the paper to represent your location.