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Rain Gardens

Summer Activities are Heating Up at the Coastal Federation

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Pelican Awards, Rain Gardens, Southeast Office, StormwaterBy Lauren ColonairJuly 15, 2022

Summer Campers build living shoreline in Pamlico County Interest continues to build around living shorelines, as a way to protect and stabilize eroding shorelines and we couldn’t be more excited.…

UNCW Rain Garden Will Reduce 1 Million Gallons of Runoff

2020 Press Releases, Educate, Press Releases, Rain Gardens, Southeast OfficeBy Lily HuffmanDecember 3, 2020

The hard surfaces of parking lots usually contribute to polluted stormwater runoff and flooding by directing it to storm drains or surface waters. However, a new project at UNC-Wilmington is…

Alternative Spring Break Groups Visit Coast

Living Shorelines, Marine Debris, Rain Gardens, UncategorizedBy Lily HuffmanMarch 16, 2020

Can you imagine spending your spring break doing service projects instead of hitting the beach all day? Well, earlier this month, students from Roanoke College and East Carolina University (ECU)…

Volunteers help maintain rain gardens at Bradley Creek Elementary

Educate, Rain Gardens, Southeast Office, Stormwater, Uncategorized, WetlandsBy Sam RuarkOctober 8, 2019

On Oct. 4 our dedicated team of volunteers and the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s southeast staff persevered through the blistering hot 90-degree weather to successfully maintain the rain gardens and…

Northeast office spends time with First Flight Middle School

Educate, Living Shorelines, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Rain GardensBy Logan ProchaskaMay 22, 2019

The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast office has been busy leading outdoor educational experiences with sixth grade students from First Flight Middle School. With support from the Outer Banks Community…

Cox Automotive joins the federation for company service project

Rain Gardens, Southeast Office, StormwaterBy Logan ProchaskaMay 8, 2019

On Monday, May 6, 44 dedicated volunteers from Cox Automotive helped the North Carolina Coastal Federation spruce up the grounds of Bradley Creek Elementary School. “We had our sales organization…

Spring break groups make a difference along our coast

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Rain Gardens, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, WetlandsBy Logan ProchaskaApril 3, 2019

Every year, the North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts groups of college students during their spring break in our three offices. This March, groups from East Carolina University (ECU), Roanoke College,…

Intern reflects on time spent with the federation

Crab Pots, Educate, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Rain Gardens, Restore and PreserveBy Logan ProchaskaNovember 26, 2018

Jennifer Allen is a junior environmental studies major at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. During her fall semester, Allen interned with the North Carolina Coastal Federation at our…

N2 Publishing volunteers at Wrightsville Beach Office for N2 Serves Day

Rain Gardens, Southeast Office, StormwaterBy Logan ProchaskaNovember 5, 2018

On Friday, Nov. 2, the Wrightsville Beach office hosted a group from N2 Publishing for a volunteer workday. The group worked on the stormwater reduction projects around the office. They…

Wanchese office educates students on rain gardens

Educate, Northeast Office, Rain Gardens, Stormwater, WetlandsBy Logan ProchaskaOctober 25, 2018

The North Carolina Coastal Federation has been busy with creating functioning rain gardens throughout the community. The soil and plants in these spaces will filter out pollutants and reduce stormwater…

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  • June 2023

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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Shoreline Planting: Hammocks Beach State Park

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Shoreline Planting: Hammocks Beach State Park

The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Hammocks Beach State Park invite volunteers to help protect shoreline, one plant at a time. Volunteers will plant salt marsh grasses to help protect…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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Earthwise Garden Workday

June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

June 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly Eco-Adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

June 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

Join local birding experts for an educational cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shoreline Cleanup at Jones Island

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shoreline Cleanup at Jones Island

One of the Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal marshes, beaches, and waterways. Together with Hammocks Beach State Park, we invite volunteers…

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bird Walk and Talk with Cape Fear Audubon

June 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bird Walk and Talk with Cape Fear Audubon

How does the work of the North Carolina Coastal Federation help our coastal bird populations like skimmers and ospreys? Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Cape Fear Audubon on…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

June 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly Eco-Adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

June 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly Eco-Adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

June 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

Volunteers are needed to help join the North Carolina Coastal Federation by planting thousands of marsh plant plugs in an effort to restore the natural salt marsh at Carolina Beach…

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

June 27 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

Volunteers are needed to help join the North Carolina Coastal Federation by planting thousands of marsh plant plugs in an effort to restore the natural salt marsh at Carolina Beach…

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1 event, 29

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret…

0 events, 30

1 event, 1

9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly Eco-Adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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May 29
May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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May 31
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Shoreline Planting: Hammocks Beach State Park

June 1
June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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June 5
June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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June 8
June 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 10
June 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

June 11
June 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

June 12
June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 13
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shoreline Cleanup at Jones Island

June 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bird Walk and Talk with Cape Fear Audubon

June 10
June 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

June 11
June 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

June 12
June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 13
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shoreline Cleanup at Jones Island

June 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bird Walk and Talk with Cape Fear Audubon

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June 15
June 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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June 17
June 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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June 19
June 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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June 22
June 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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June 24
June 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

  • There are no events on this day.
June 26
June 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

June 27
June 27 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event at Carolina Beach State Park

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June 29
June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Earthwise Garden Workday

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July 1
July 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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