The Great Bay Discovery Center and Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center are the hub of the Great Bay Reserve’s education programs.  A variety of education programs are conducted throughout the year and are designed to teach visitors about the unique natural and cultural resources of Great Bay.  Programs seek to integrate research and stewardship work throughout the estuary into as many programs as possible.  These include school programs, public programs for adults and children, interpretive guided kayak trips as well as educator resources.

K-12 School Exploration Programs: School exploration programs are offered during the spring and fall and provide hands-on natural and cultural history programs about the Great Bay Estuary.  Over 5000 students come to the Center each year for a 3-hour docent and staff led experience.  Exploration programs incorporate science based concepts that meet New Hampshire K-12 Science Curriculum Frameworks.

Bay Views: Each summer the Reserve hosts Bay Views, an adult speaker series featuring local presenters discussing a variety of issues relevant to the Great Bay Estuary and its watershed.

Boardwalk Ambassador Programs: For scouts, homeschoolers, daycares, and afterschool programs, Ambassador Programs provide an experienced volunteer educator or staff member to serve as the guide during this interactive interpretive experience.

Guided Kayak Tours in the Reserve: Trained reserve staff lead interpretive guided kayak tours throughout the estuary.  Topics discussed range from current research and stewardship activities, to estuarine ecology, birding and salt-water angling.

Bayventures and Once Upon an Estuary Programs: Bayventures and Once Upon an Estuary programs, for children age 3 to 11, cover topics ranging from winter and summer estuarine ecology, biology, invasive species, watersheds, cultural history and much more.