Why this work?

The visitor’s centers at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas, Mission-Aransas, and Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserves currently have hands-off exhibits with limited interactive components.

About this project

This project will support the development of new, innovative visitor displays at three national estuarine research reserves - the Guana Tolomato Matanzas, Mission-Aransas, and Delaware Reserves. The reserves will partner with students at the University of Delaware to produce gesture controlled, educational computer games that promote interactive, learning opportunities. The experiential games will be designed for use on interactive screens that will be available for public use in each reserve’s exhibit hall. This project will provide communities with relevant, accessible science while offering civic-minded solutions and resources that encourage participants to take conservation-based action promoting ecosystem resilience.

Project lead and contact

Kenneth Rainer, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, email: [email protected]

To learn more, view the project factsheet (PDF).