Celebrate the Estuary
National Estuaries Week is an annual nationwide celebration of our bays and estuaries and their many benefits to local communities.
Originally established in 1988, the celebration has since expanded into a weeklong effort, thanks to collaboration with the National Estuaries Program, the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association, Restore America’s Estuaries, and numerous other organizations. This initiative encourages public engagement and advocacy for the conservation of these essential coastal ecosystems.
Learn about the Estuary
2026 Photo & Coloring Contests
SHEA is thrilled to announce our Hampton-Seabrook Estuary Photo & Coloring Contests, open to nature lovers of all ages. Whether you capture the estuary’s beauty through the lens of a camera or bring it to life with color and imagination, this is your chance to share your unique perspective. From breathtaking sunsets and wildlife sightings to artistic interpretations of our coastal habitats, every entry helps tell the story of this special place. Join us in celebrating the estuary while having fun and inspiring others to protect it.
