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April 2020
CANCELED: Birding Cruise
UPDATE: Due to concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, and out of an abundance of caution, this event has been canceled. 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 the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. We are offering special pricing for the April birding cruise only. The…
Find out more »Crystal Coast Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with the federation and other local organizations at Fort Macon State Park. Come by and see the federation’s educational table during the Crystal Coast Earth Day celebration. Local organizations will be at Fort Macon State Park to share information on ways to keep the earth clean and healthy. Each group will have a booth with displays and/or activities showcasing their conservation efforts.
Find out more »CANCELLED: 2020 Low Country Boil
Due to COVID-19, the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Low Country Boil scheduled for April 18 at the Hanover Seaside Club is canceled. We sincerely regret this change of plans and any inconvenience it may cause, and encourage everyone to stay safe this spring. We enjoy the Low Country Boil as a chance to connect with our local friends and supporters who share our passion for protecting North Carolina’s beautiful coast. In addition, tickets sales and purchases at the silent auction raise funds to support…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Earth Fair OBX VIII
UPDATE: We are closely tracking guidance from the CDC and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services with regards to the spread of COVID-19. Due to current health guidelines and restrictions, this event has been cancelled. Come and celebrate Earth Day on the Outer Banks at Dowdy Park in Nags Head and participate in a variety of engaging activities. This year’s theme focuses on Inspiring Action, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! The event will bring together…
Find out more »Wilmington Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary with the North Carolina Coastal Federation at Hugh MacRae Park on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is Climate Action and was selected to bring attention and awareness to our ever-changing climate. We all have a responsibility to take better care of Mother Earth and reduce our environmental footprint. We want people to walk away from this year's festival with ideas and actions that they can take as…
Find out more »May 2020
Patsy Pond Nature Hike
Join North Carolina Coastal Federation advisory member and local naturalist, Jeannie Kraus for a hike along the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. She will point out local wildlife and plant species along the way. The tour will highlight longleaf pine ecology, history and the role of fire in longleaf habitats. The tour will also focus on native shrubs, wildflowers, carnivorous plants and red-cockaded woodpeckers and songbirds. After walking along the nature trail at the Patsy Pond Area, participants will carpool to…
Find out more »June 2020
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 to clean up Jones Island, a small island in the White Oak River. In addition to picking up trash, volunteers will also record data on the types and quantities of debris collected. This will help to identify the sources of debris and focus future educational and prevention efforts. Volunteers will…
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