• Earth Fair OBX: An Earth Day Celebration

    Come celebrate Earth Day with the Coastal Environmental Educators Network.  This free event will take place at the Jockey’s Ridge State Park visitor center parking area.  The event will bring together many Outer Banks organizations that offer environmental education, so you’ll be sure to learn something new from the groups that are working hard to…

  • Birding Cruise

    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 the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear Islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. Participants will meet at the Lady Swan…

  • Nursery Marsh Planting at North River Wetlands Preserve

    Join us in planting the Nursery Marsh out at North River Wetlands Preserve! This one-acre marsh will serve as a “Mother Marsh” for future restoration projects along the coast.  As the marsh matures, the Federation will harvest plants sustainably to safeguard and perpetuate the health of the created marsh. This will help supply plants for additional marsh restoration projects. The marsh is…

  • Town of Manteo Spring Litter Pickup

    The North Carolina Coastal Federation will join forces with the Town of Manteo for a volunteer event to pick up trash and debris along the Manteo waterfront.  Volunteers are invited to gather at the Maritime Museum at 8:45 am to pick up supplies and get instructions. Then volunteers will disperse in groups and spend a…

  • Shoreline Planting at Fort Macon State Park

    The Coastal Federation and Fort Macon State Park invite volunteers to help protect shoreline, one plant at a time. Volunteers will plant salt marsh grasses to help protect the soundside from erosion and create habitat for marine life. 

  • Shoreline Planting at Fort Macon State Park

    The Coastal Federation and Fort Macon State Park invite volunteers to help protect shoreline, one plant at a time. Volunteers will plant salt marsh grasses to help protect the soundside from erosion and create habitat for marine life. 

  • Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Whether you enjoy boating, beach days, or simply want to keep our waters clean and our communities strong, this is a relaxed space to connect with others, hear from local voices, and stay up to date on important coastal topics. Each…

  • Birding Cruise

    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 the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear Islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. Participants will meet at the Lady Swan…

  • Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Whether you enjoy boating, beach days, or simply want to keep our waters clean and our communities strong, this is a relaxed space to connect with others, hear from local voices, and stay up to date on important coastal topics. Each…

  • Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks Morehead City

    Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Whether you enjoy boating, beach days, or simply want to keep our waters clean and our communities strong, this is a relaxed space to connect with others, hear from local voices, and stay up to date on important coastal topics. Each…

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