Educational Nature Tours

In Rockport, Texas

Turn a day on the water into a lesson they’ll remember!

Aboard the Skimmer, homeschool groups, Scout troops, and other student groups can discover the birds, wildlife, and coastal habitats of Aransas Bay firsthand.

Our guides help students practice spotting and identifying birds while sharing what makes the Rockport-Fulton coast such a remarkable place to learn. Scouts can also use the trip to work toward their Bird Study Merit Badge.

Smaller groups can join one of our scheduled public tours. For larger classes and troops, call us to arrange a private charter for your group

  • Marbled godwit wading along a rocky, algae-covered shoreline beside shallow water in Rockport, Texas
  • Belted kingfisher perched on a bare branch in a marsh near Rockport, Texas
  • Two black-and-white oystercatchers with orange bills standing on a shell-covered beach beside calm water near Rockport, Texas
  • Crested caracara perched on a weathered wooden post in a grassy field, with another bird blurred in the background near Fulton, Texas.
  • Five white ibises with long curved red bills flying against a clear blue sky near Fulton, Texas
  • Osprey perched on a metal platform beside a freshly caught fish against a blue sky near Fulton, Texas
  • Two girls watch dolphins swimming in the ocean from a boat railing, with seabirds flying overhead near Fulton, Texas.
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  • The Skimmer is equipped with:

    • Two restrooms

    • Cabin Below with Seating

    • Two Upper Decks

  • We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a camera, and water. Binoculars are helpful for watching birds, and a light layer is a good idea if it’s breezy on the bay.

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