As we set our sights on exploring the Moon, Mars and beyond, it’s important not to forget our own home—Earth.
In honor of our Planet Earth Celebration this Earth Month, we’re proud to partner with the Galveston Bay Foundation to shed light on what you can do to preserve and protect the resources that sustain our planet and power our local community.
Protecting Our Planet, Starting in Your Backyard
The mission at Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is to preserve and protect Galveston Bay for generations to come.
Galveston Bay is more than a body of water. It’s a crucial ecological and economic resource that supports local wildlife, industries, and our local communities. From space, astronauts can see the intricate web of water systems like Galveston Bay that connects our planet. And here on Earth, we have a responsibility to protect them.
“Our Big Blue Planet is home to incredible diversity, and nowhere is that better reflected than Galveston Bay. From dolphins to diamondback terrapins, prairie dawn to prairie blazing star, our Bay needs your help to stay healthy for generations,” says Suzanne Simpson, Land Acquistion Manager at GBF.
Why It Matters
Our local environment plays a key role in the global ecosystem. Galveston Bay provides habitat for hundreds of species, helps filter pollutants, and serves as a vital buffer against storm surges. Like many natural resources, the Bay is under pressure from pollution, development, and climate change.
We believe that education leads to action. By learning more about our local environment, we become better stewards of Earth—our only home in the cosmos.
“We use Galveston Bay in so many ways—from the fish we catch to the water we recreate into the sunsets we enjoy on West Bay,” said Bob Stokes, President of Galveston Bay Foundation. “Protecting it means protecting our way of life—and the health and enjoyment of future generations.”
What You Can Do
Here are a few ways you can join Galveston Bay Foundation in preserving this vital resource:
1. Reduce Plastic Use
Single-use plastics often end up in our waterways. Switch to reusable bags, bottles, and containers to keep plastic out of the bay.
2. Volunteer at our Cleanups
Get hands-on by participating in our local cleanup and planting events. It’s a fun and impactful way to make a difference right in your community.
3. Plant Natives
Native plants require less water and help reduce runoff into the Bay. Whether in your backyard or community garden, every plant helps. We grow native plants at our Eco-Center and have seasonal plant sales. Our Spring Plant Sale is happening Saturday, May 3rd.
4. Educate Others
Talk to friends and family about the importance of Galveston Bay. Awareness is the first step toward action. One of our favorite ways to learn about our city’s wildlife is by reading Wild Houston, by our very own Suzanne Simpson and John Williams.
5. Support Environmental Organizations
Consider donating to organizations like Galveston Bay Foundation. Your support helps amplify our impact.
When we think about preserving our planet, it can feel overwhelming. But meaningful change begins at the local level—with communities coming together to protect the places we love.
Join Space Center Houston and the Galveston Bay Foundation in shaping a sustainable future—because Earth is the only home we have, and it’s worth preserving.
Interested in learning more? Get your ticket to our Planet Earth Celebration, Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27.
