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SUMMARY:Alderman Elementary School Rain Garden Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Help the North Carolina Coastal Federation staff and volunteers maintain the rain garden at Alderman Elementary School in Wilmington. This project is part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan\, aimed at reducing polluted runoff that flows into the creeks. Rain gardens and wetlands play a crucial role in filtering runoff\, protecting water quality\, preventing swim advisories and shellfish closures\, reducing flood risks\, and providing wildlife habitats. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will remove invasive plants\, pull weeds\, prune trees\, and spread mulch in the existing rain garden. All tools\, supplies\, snacks\, and refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. Whether you want to get your hands dirty or simply learn how to protect your local creeks\, join us for a fun\, educational day! The rain garden also serves as a living classroom for students to learn about water quality and stormwater pollution solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/alderman-elementary-school-rain-garden-maintenance/
LOCATION:Alderman Elementary School\, 2025 Independence Blvd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Southeast Region Events
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks Morehead City
DESCRIPTION: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 month\, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nWho: Anyone who loves our coast! \n\n\n\nWhat: A relaxed\, come-as-you-are meetup featuring a new coastal topic each month \n\n\n\nWhere: Rooftop Bar at Jack’s on the Waterfront – 513 Evans St\, Morehead City\, NC 28557 \n\n\n\nWhen: One Thursday a month from 5:30–7:00 PMAugust 21\, September 11\, October 9 \n\n\n\nAbout October’s Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sam Athey\n\n\n\nVice Chair\, Surfrider Bogue Banks\n\n\n\nSam has worked in the marine debris field for the last decade as a researcher\, educator\, and advocate for sustainable solutions to plastic pollution. Her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington focused on the sources and fate of microplastics and the chemical contaminants they carry in marine and freshwater environments. She went on to earn her doctorate at the University of Toronto\, where her research expanded on the connections between plastic pollution and chemical exposure in aquatic systems. \n\n\n\nSam has taught as a lecturer in UNCW’s Department of Environmental Sciences and served as the lead marine debris instructor for UNCW’s MarineQuest program\, where she inspired young people to see science in action. She now serves as Marine Plastics Program Manager at EarthEcho International\, where she works to empower the next generation of ocean advocates and equip them with the knowledge and tools to address plastic pollution in their own communities from the local to international level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutside of her professional work\, Sam volunteers as Vice Chair of the Surfrider Foundation Bogue Banks chapter\, helping to advance community-driven campaigns for clean water and healthy beaches. She lives in Emerald Isle\, NC with her pug\, Bean\, and enjoys spending time outdoors exploring the coast she is dedicated to protecting. Sam has built her career on the belief that science\, education\, and community action must come together to create lasting change for our ocean. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nTo kick this new season\, we will be shellebrating N.C. Oyster Month on Thursday\, October 9\, alongside special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Horin\, Assistant Professor of shellfish pathology at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nDr. Ben-Horin’s research focuses on oyster genetics to identify traits that make certain oysters more resilient and better able to survive.  The popular delicacies have become a $27 million aquaculture industry in North Carolina\, but have been plagued by mass die-offs. Ben-Horin\, whose home base is the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology on the NC coast in Morehead City\, has been studying the survivors.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the full 2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks Series: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 9 \n\n\n\nNovember 13\n\n\n\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nFebruary 12\n\n\n\nMarch 12\n\n\n\n\nCheck back soon for information on the confirmed speakers and topics for each date!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Waveriders\, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Wanchese Highway 345 Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Federation on Monday\, Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a debris cleanup of the Federation’s adopted roadsides and adjacent areas.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet at a central location to check in with staff and pick up supplies at the Vista Creek Event Venue along the Federation’s Adopted Highway NC 345. We will then work in small groups and divide up to cover different areas. Remember to bring water and a snack if you’d like.  \n\n\n\n Please dress appropriately for the weather as this entire event will take place outdoors. Sturdy shoes for walking in wet\, uneven areas are also recommended\, especially boots. Trash bags\, gloves and other clean up materials will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThis project is part of the Federation’s overall effort to ensure the North Carolina coast is free of marine debris. The Federation will be working on other preventative strategies including building coastal docks and piers to improve and create more resilient construction standards. We need your help putting this plan into action to prevent and remove marine debris and inspire community involvement. Hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please register so we can plan supplies accordingly. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on how the federation plans to tackle marine debris\, click here. \n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/wanchese-highway-345-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T130000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Wetland Planting at Carolina Beach State Park
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather and flooding out at Carolina Beach State  Park\, the wetland planting has been postponed until Thursday\, October 16\, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm.    \n\n\n\nJoin the North Carolina Coastal Federation for the final planting in our three-year wetland restoration project at Carolina Beach State Park! This is a wonderful opportunity for returning volunteers to see how the wetland has transformed over the past three years—and for new participants to get involved before the project wraps up. Volunteers will help plant native wetland species as we complete this multi-year restoration effort. \n\n\n\nWetlands serve as natural buffers against storms\, filter pollutants\, provide essential wildlife habitat\, and support resilient coastal communities. This area\, once overrun with invasive phragmites\, is being restored with native plants that benefit birds\, mammals\, and aquatic life. Your efforts will leave a lasting impact on the ecosystem and help prepare the site for a new observation platform that will provide future educational opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is family-friendly and open to all ages\, but please note that the work is physically demanding and will take place in muddy\, wet\, and potentially hot and humid conditions. No prior experience is necessary—basic training will be provided. All tools\, supplies\, snacks\, and refreshments will be available on-site\, along with restroom facilities and parking. \n\n\n\nThis project is part of the Restoration Plan for the Natural Resources Damages Assessment for the Kerr-McGee EPA Superfund Site in Navassa. We are grateful for the support of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, NOAA\, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality\, along with our valued partners at the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and the dedicated staff at Carolina Beach State Park. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Alan Cradick\n\n\n\n Photo by Alan Cradick\n\n\n\n Photo by Alan Cradick
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/wetland-planting-at-carolina-beach-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428
CATEGORIES:Restoration,Southeast Coastal Ambassadors,Southeast Region Events,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Wetland Planting at Carolina Beach State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for the final planting in our three-year wetland restoration project at Carolina Beach State Park! This is a wonderful opportunity for returning volunteers to see how the wetland has transformed over the past three years—and for new participants to get involved before the project wraps up. Volunteers will help plant native wetland species as we complete this multi-year restoration effort. \n\n\n\nWetlands serve as natural buffers against storms\, filter pollutants\, provide essential wildlife habitat\, and support resilient coastal communities. This area\, once overrun with invasive phragmites\, is being restored with native plants that benefit birds\, mammals\, and aquatic life. Your efforts will leave a lasting impact on the ecosystem and help prepare the site for a new observation platform that will provide future educational opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is family-friendly and open to all ages\, but please note that the work is physically demanding and will take place in muddy\, wet\, and potentially hot and humid conditions. No prior experience is necessary—basic training will be provided. All tools\, supplies\, snacks\, and refreshments will be available on-site\, along with restroom facilities and parking. \n\n\n\nThis project is part of the Restoration Plan for the Natural Resources Damages Assessment for the Kerr-McGee EPA Superfund Site in Navassa. We are grateful for the support of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, NOAA\, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality\, along with our valued partners at the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and the dedicated staff at Carolina Beach State Park. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Alan Cradick\n\n\n\n Photo by Alan Cradick\n\n\n\n Photo by Alan Cradick
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/wetland-planting-at-carolina-beach-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Rd\, Carolina Beach\, North Carolina\, 28428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Coastal Ambassadors,Southeast Region Events,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:2025 Roast for the Coast!
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation this fall in the scenic gardens of the New Hanover County Arboretum for our 2025 oyster roast\, A Roast for the Coast! Gather with friends for a classic oyster roast with steamed local North Carolina oysters as well as a low-country boil\, vegetarian options\, and other southern favorites. Registration includes two drink tickets for wine or beer\, plus unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.  \n\n\n\nProceeds from this event will support the Federation’s local efforts to restore our native oysters\, including recycling oyster shells to support new oyster reefs coastwide and restoring new local reefs in the lower Cape Fear River. This event is rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather! \n\n\n\nBack again this year is the outstanding silent auction featuring the best of the coast. Set up your bidding profile in advance\, and you’ll be able to place bids easily from your phone at the event\, from bidding stations with the help of volunteers\, or even at home if you’re not able to attend. Please click here to set up your bidding profile (Click “Get Started”)- and be sure to use a good mobile number so you can receive updates on your favorite items! \n\n\n\nAbout our Host: \n\n\n\nThe New Hanover County Arboretum is a beautiful public garden demonstrating the best plant species for southeastern North Carolina landscapes\, proper horticultural techniques\, aesthetic design\, environmental stewardship\, and research. Guests will have access to the garden and an indoor space in the event of inclement weather. The Arboretum requests that children under 16 years of age be accompanied by an adult at all times and that all guests adhere to their Visitor Etiquette Guide\, including no smoking or vaping\, and no disturbance of the garden or wildlife. You can learn more about the Arboretum and review all Visitor Etiquette here.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent attendees can enjoy a $10 voucher for Uber rides by using the code\, rqmkbnvbzkk or by using this link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Involved\n\n\n\nAre you interested in supporting the Roast for the Coast? Join us as a sponsor\, an oyster grower\, a volunteer\, or donate items to our silent auction or raffle! Please email Catherine Snead for more information\, or sign up online as a sponsor. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor Benefits\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You Sponsors!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJack & Mary Clark \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid & Susan Cignotti | Roy P. Coasta | Larry & Juanita Sneeden
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-roast-for-the-coast/
LOCATION:New Hanover County Arboretum\, 6206 Oleander Dr.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food,Southeast Region Events,Sponsorship Opportunities
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SUMMARY:King Mackerel & the Blues are Running
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance of the long-running KING MACKEREL & THE BLUES ARE RUNNING\, a night of music and stories about fishing and life along the Carolina coastline. The night will be full of tall tales and rollicking songs told by The Coastal Cohorts\, an adventure you don’t want to miss.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets or sponsor today!  \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships & Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/king-mackerel-the-blues-are-running/2025-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Central Region Events,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
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SUMMARY:King Mackerel & the Blues are Running
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance of the long-running KING MACKEREL & THE BLUES ARE RUNNING\, a night of music and stories about fishing and life along the Carolina coastline. The night will be full of tall tales and rollicking songs told by The Coastal Cohorts\, an adventure you don’t want to miss.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets or sponsor today!  \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships & Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/king-mackerel-the-blues-are-running/2025-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Central Region Events,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Macon State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a shoreline cleanup! One of the Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal marshes\, beaches\, and waterways. Together with Fort Macon State Park\, we invite volunteers to help clean up litter along the soundside.Volunteers will meet at the Fort Macon State Park Bathhouse parking lot by 10 a.m. on November 4. Please meet by the parked white Ranger pickup truck\, which will guide everyone out to the salt marsh as a group.Please wear weather-appropriate clothing that may get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required\, and boots are recommended\, as this marsh site is very muddy. Trash collection supplies\, gloves\, water\, sunscreen\, and bug spray will be provided.This event is weather-dependent. Please register below to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/shoreline-cleanup-at-fort-macon-state-park/
LOCATION:Fort Macon State Park Bathhouse\, Picnic Park Dr\, Atlantic Beach\, North Carolina\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Region Events,Marine Debris,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nAt our November OBX Green Drinks\, we will be welcoming Wes Snyder of Wes Snyder Photography.  Wes has a remarkable talent for showcasing both the natural beauty of the Outer Banks and the pressing coastal management challenges facing our coastal communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe is especially known for his stunning nighttime photography\, capturing the Outer Banks under the stars. From the dark skies above offshore sandbars\, Wes brings the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way and the night sky into the homes of those near and far who love our coastal landscape. His work offers a powerful bridge between art and science\, weaving together the creative and scientific spirit of the Outer Banks’ interwoven community. \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the full 2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks Series: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nJanuary 8\n\n\n\nFebruary 12\n\n\n\nMarch 12\n\n\n\n\nCheck back soon for information on the confirmed speakers and topics for each date!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks-2/
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T084500
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SUMMARY:Town of Manteo Fall Litter Pick up
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers are invited to gather at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum at 8:45 am to pick up supplies and get instructions. Then volunteers will disperse in groups and spend a couple of hours scouring the town for litter. Help us make Manteo shine\, reduce coastal marine debris and have fun with your neighbors\, all while keeping Roanoke Island beautiful. \n\n\n\nAll of the necessary cleanup materials will be provided. Come in your work clothes\, be sure to wear sturdy\, closed toe shoes. This event is held in honor of Rodney “Crow” Murray\, a longtime employee of the Town of Manteo. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we partner with the Town of Manteo for the annual Fall Litter Cleanup to keep Shallowbag Bay clean\, safe and beautiful.
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/town-of-manteo-fall-litter-pick-up/
LOCATION:Roanoke Island Maritime Museum\, Creef Boathouse\, 104 Fernando Street\, Manteo\, NC\, 27954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marine Debris,Northeast Region Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
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SUMMARY:Bradley Creek Elementary School Rain Garden Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Help the North Carolina Coastal Federation staff and volunteers maintain the rain garden at Bradley Creek Elementary School in Wilmington. This project is part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan\, aimed at reducing polluted runoff that flows into the creeks. Rain gardens and wetlands play a crucial role in filtering runoff\, protecting water quality\, preventing swim advisories and shellfish closures\, reducing flood risks\, and providing wildlife habitats. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will remove invasive plants\, pull weeds\, prune trees\, and spread mulch in the existing rain gardens. All tools\, supplies\, snacks\, and refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. Whether you want to get your hands dirty or simply learn how to protect your local creeks\, join us for a fun\, educational day! The rain garden also serves as a living classroom for students to learn about water quality and stormwater pollution solutions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/bradley-creek-elementary-school-rain-garden-maintenance/
LOCATION:Bradley Creek Elementary School\, 6211 Greenville Loop Road \, Wilmington\, NC\, 28409-2399\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Coastal Ambassadors,Southeast Region Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nTo kick this new season\, we will be shellebrating N.C. Oyster Month on Thursday\, October 9\, alongside special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Horin\, Assistant Professor of shellfish pathology at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nDr. Ben-Horin’s research focuses on oyster genetics to identify traits that make certain oysters more resilient and better able to survive.  The popular delicacies have become a $27 million aquaculture industry in North Carolina\, but have been plagued by mass die-offs. Ben-Horin\, whose home base is the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology on the NC coast in Morehead City\, has been studying the survivors.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the full 2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks Series: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 9 \n\n\n\nNovember 13\n\n\n\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nFebruary 12\n\n\n\nMarch 12\n\n\n\n\nCheck back soon for information on the confirmed speakers and topics for each date!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Waveriders\, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
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SUMMARY:NC Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of fun and oysters at in Beaufort!  \n\n\n\nThe Backstreet Pub is hosting an oyster roast to benefit the Coastal Federation and we’re so grateful. Oysters are free\, and donations can be made at the Federation’s education table. There will be live music by the Mac & Juice Duo. We hope to see you there so we can celebrate the coast together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/nc-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nTo kick this new season\, we will be shellebrating N.C. Oyster Month on Thursday\, October 9\, alongside special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Horin\, Assistant Professor of shellfish pathology at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nDr. Ben-Horin’s research focuses on oyster genetics to identify traits that make certain oysters more resilient and better able to survive.  The popular delicacies have become a $27 million aquaculture industry in North Carolina\, but have been plagued by mass die-offs. Ben-Horin\, whose home base is the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology on the NC coast in Morehead City\, has been studying the survivors.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the full 2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks Series: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 9 \n\n\n\nNovember 13\n\n\n\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nFebruary 12\n\n\n\nMarch 12\n\n\n\n\nCheck back soon for information on the confirmed speakers and topics for each date!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Waveriders\, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine & Brine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Wine & Brine! \n\n\n\nCelebrate North Carolina’s coast and the state’s thriving oyster culture at this signature event showcasing the North Carolina Oyster Trail. Enjoy an evening on the heated waterfront deck at Southern Salt Seafood Company in downtown Morehead City\, where you’ll sip curated wines from MF Chappell Wine Merchant and savor farm-fresh oysters from growers across the coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlongside the shellfish tastings\, guests will enjoy a buffet of Southern and seafood favorites prepared by Southern Salt — a delicious complement to the evening’s coastal theme. \n\n\n\nTickets include: \n\n\n\n\nUnlimited wine and oyster samples\n\n\n\nA buffet of Southern and seafood fare from Southern Salt\n\n\n\nTwo beer or wine tickets to redeem at the bar\n\n\n\nLive music\n\n\n\nA souvenir wine glass\n\n\n\n\nDiscover why North Carolina is earning its reputation as the “Napa Valley of Oysters.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Seafood Festival \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThank You Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle & Kelly Elliott
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/wine-brine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T113000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Cleanup Crusade: Roanoke Island
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coastal Federation on Monday\, Jan. 19\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a debris cleanup of the Federation’s adopted roadsides and adjacent areas. Looking for some highway heroes to help pave the way for a debris-free start to the year!Participants will meet at a central location to check in with staff and pick up supplies at the Vista Creek Event Venue along the Federation’s Adopted Highway\, NC 345. We will then work in small groups and divide up to cover different areas. \n\n\n\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this entire event will take place outdoors\, bring water and a snack if needed. Sturdy shoes for walking in wet\, uneven areas are also recommended\, especially boots. Trash bags\, gloves\, and other cleanup materials will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis project is part of the Federation’s overall effort to ensure the North Carolina coast is free of marine debris. Establishing an annual paid program for marine debris removal – including crab pots – is a key objective of the N.C. Marine Debris Action Plan\, which will be underway in this same timeframe.The Federation will be working on other preventative strategies in the coming year\, including building stronger\, safer\, and more sustainable waterfront structures. We need your help putting this plan into action to prevent and remove marine debris and inspire community involvement. Hope you can join us! If you plan to attend\, please register so we can plan supplies accordingly. \n\n\n\n\nRegister to Join!\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on how the Federation plans to tackle marine debris\, visit https://www.nccoast.org/protect-the-coast/marine-debris/. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/coastal-cleanup-crusade-roanoke-island/
CATEGORIES:Highway Cleanup,Marine Debris,Northeast Region Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks Morehead City
DESCRIPTION: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 month\, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Anyone who loves our coast! \n\n\n\nWhat: A relaxed\, come-as-you-are meetup featuring a new coastal topic each month \n\n\n\nWhere: Rooftop Bar at Jack’s on the Waterfront – 513 Evans St\, Morehead City\, NC 28557 \n\n\n\nWhen: One Thursday a month from 5:30–7:30 PMFirst Meeting: January 22\, 2026Speaker: Mark Hibbs\, Coastal ReviewOther 2026 Dates:February 26\, Paula Gillikin \n\n\n\nMarch 26\, TBD \n\n\n\nApril 23\, TBD \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout January’s Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Hibbs is the editor of CoastalReview.org . He manages the day-to-day operations the new service\, assigns coverage and works with reporters to ensure the publication maintains the highest journalism standards.  A native of coastal North Carolina\, Mark joined the staff in 2015 after more than 20 years with the Carteret County News-Times\, where he served as a staff writer and photographer\, business editor and assistant to the editor. He took the reins as editor of Coastal Review in September 2016. Mark and the Coastal Review team have earned more than 100 North Carolina Press Association awards for editorial excellence since 2015\, including for public service\, breaking news coverage\, government reporting\, feature and news photography and overall general excellence. Recognition for Mark’s work includes the 2021 Media and the Law Awards of Excellence sponsored by North Carolina Bar Association for a series of stories on private property rights versus the state’s coastal regulatory authority.  \n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Shoreline Cleanup at Hoop Pole Creek
DESCRIPTION:Help us protect coastal wildlife and habitats at Hope Pole Creek Nature Trail. Volunteers will help to remove trash and debris items. This entire event will take placeoutdoors\, so please dress accordingly. Closed-toed shoes are required\, and sturdy shoes for walking in wet areas are also recommended. Boots are appropriate if you choose to walk along the water’s edge. Trash bags\, gloves\, and other cleanup materials will be provided.Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is part of the Federation’s overall effort to ensure the North Carolina coast is free of marine debris. Establishing an annual paid program for marine debris removal – including crab pots – is a key objective of the N.C. Marine Debris Action Plan\, and will take place this winter. We hope you can join us! If you plan to attend\, please register so we can plan supplies accordingly. \n\n\n\n\nRegister to Join!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information on how the Federation plans to tackle marine debris visit https://www.nccoast.org/protect-the-coast/marine-debris/.
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/shoreline-cleanup-at-hoop-pole-creek-2/
LOCATION:Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail\, 1010 W Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, North Carolina\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Region Events,Coastal Marsh Cleanup,Education,Marine Debris,Shoreline & Marsh Cleanup,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
CREATED:20260127T134628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145106Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about local advocacy efforts or coastal management issues? Join us for a casual and informative coffee chat with Kerri Allen\, the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Coastal Management Program Director and Coastal Advocate.This is a great opportunity to gain insights into coastal management strategies\, discuss pressing local and state issues\, and get your questions answered in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re a concerned citizen\, student\, or professional\, this event offers a unique chance to connect with an expert and engage in meaningful conversations about protecting our coast. \n\n\n\n\nRegister to Join\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Alan Cradick\, June 1\, 2022.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/ask-an-advocate/
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Southeast Region Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
DESCRIPTION:Weather update:  Due to the cold temperatures and high winds\, we have decided to move the location for the Hatteras Island Oyster Roast\, just about a mile away at the Hatteras Civic Center. The oysters will still be cooked and served outside\, so please dress for the weather. With the adjusted location\, there will be indoor accommodations to take breaks from the cold! Everything will take place as usual: NC Oysters\, clam chowder\, corn bread\, beverages\, live music\, and the silent auction. Looking forward to seeing you there!  \n\n\n\nAddress: 56658 on Hwy 12 on the northside Hatteras Village \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a laid-back oyster roast at Oden’s Dock in Hatteras Village on Saturday\, February 7\, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. An oyster roast for the coast! \n\n\n\nThe event will feature fresh oysters\, clam chowder\, corn bread\, and other refreshments. Be sure to save room for homemade desserts from the bake sale. You can also enjoy live music and a silent auction with many unique\, regional items. The live auction is open\, and new items may be added weekly! \n\n\n\nTickets are $55 and on sale now. Ticket price includes all you can eat steamed oysters\, one serving of clam chowder\, corn bread and a nonalcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages will be available for additional purchase on site\, thanks to support from Carolina Brewery. \n\n\n\nAdvanced ticket purchase is highly recommended\, as this event has previously sold out. At the door ticket sales may be limited or not available. Guests 15 years old and under can attend for free with a paying adult. \n\n\n\nThis community event will celebrate local seafood and a healthy coast. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Coastal Federation’s oyster education and restoration programs. Special thanks to all our event supporters listed below\, including the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. If you’d like to sponsor this event\, please click the sponsor button below or contact Catherine Snead at 252-675-1800 for more information. \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets! \n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\n\nThis event is planned to take place outdoors\, so please dress accordingly. In the case of extremely bad weather\, the event location may change. Event updates will be announced on this webpage and by email to ticketholders. \n\n\n\nCome enjoy fresh oysters\, live music\, a warm fire and good company! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Event Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2026 event sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVacation Home Caretakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeach Pharmacy | Conner’s Supermarket | Dancing Turtle Coffee | Hilton Garden Inn | SAGA | Sun Realty | Southern Bank | Village Red & White \n\n\n\nDavid Holsclaw | John & Julia Simpson
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/hatteras-island-oyster-roast/
LOCATION:Hatteras Civic Center\, 56658 North Carolina Hwy 12\, Hatteras\, North Carolina\, 27943\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Northeast Region Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nTo kick this new season\, we will be shellebrating N.C. Oyster Month on Thursday\, October 9\, alongside special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Horin\, Assistant Professor of shellfish pathology at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nDr. Ben-Horin’s research focuses on oyster genetics to identify traits that make certain oysters more resilient and better able to survive.  The popular delicacies have become a $27 million aquaculture industry in North Carolina\, but have been plagued by mass die-offs. Ben-Horin\, whose home base is the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology on the NC coast in Morehead City\, has been studying the survivors.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the full 2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks Series: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 9 \n\n\n\nNovember 13\n\n\n\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nFebruary 12\n\n\n\nMarch 12\n\n\n\n\nCheck back soon for information on the confirmed speakers and topics for each date!
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Waveriders\, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000
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SUMMARY:Big Beach and Island Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with ThriveOBX\, an initiative of Outer Banks Health and the Dare County Health Department\, we are excited to share information about the Big Beach & Island Cleanup happening on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. The goal is to have as many beach accesses cleaned as possible between Duck and Hatteras as well as to have volunteers cleanup in Manteo at the Washington Baum Bridge and the Marine Industrial Park in Wanchese on this one specific day.  \n\n\n\nThe Coastal Federation will be leading the efforts on Roanoke Island\, with two meeting locations available in Manteo or Wanchese. We will have team leaders to loan supplies at the Washington Baum Bridge Boating Access area\, as well as at our regional office in Wanchese in the Marine Industrial Park. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register and confirm your location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an official Thrive Month event featured in the Playbook\, so give yourself a high five for joining in! Didn’t purchase a Playbook? No worries—this event is open to everyone. Together\, we can help clean more than 74 miles of coastline. Healthy beaches\, healthy community! \n\n\n\nLocations:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/big-beach-and-island-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
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SUMMARY:Soundside Cleanup at Fort Macon State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a shoreline cleanup in partnership with Fort Macon State Park and the Surfrider Foundation – Bogue Banks Chapter! One of the Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal marshes\, beaches and waterways.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will meet at the Fort Macon State Park Visitors Center parking lot by 9 a.m. on February 26. Please meet by the parked white Ranger pickup truck\, which will guide everyone to the soundside as a group. Please wear weather appropriate clothing that may get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Trash collection supplies\, gloves\, water\, sunscreen and bug spray will be provided. This event is weather dependent. \n\n\n\n\nPlease Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on how the Federation plans to tackle marine debris\, click here. \n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/soundside-cleanup-at-fort-macon-state-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks Morehead City
DESCRIPTION: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 month\, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Anyone who loves our coast! \n\n\n\nWhat: A relaxed\, come-as-you-are meetup featuring a new coastal topic each month \n\n\n\nWhere: Rooftop Bar at Jack’s on the Waterfront – 513 Evans St\, Morehead City\, NC 28557 \n\n\n\nWhen: One Thursday a month from 5:30–7:30 PMSpeaker: Paula Gilikin\, Stewardship Coordinator\, N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research ReserveOther 2026 Dates: \n\n\n\nMarch 26\, TBD \n\n\n\nApril 23\, TBD \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout February’s Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Gillikin is a native of Beaufort. She is a natural resource manager who coordinates stewardship activities across the ten sites of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve. She also manages the herd of wild horses that live on the Rachel Carson Reserve. \n\n\n\nBefore joining the N.C. Coastal Reserve program 14 years ago\, Paula worked as a biological consultant for various universities and non-profits and she also managed the Ecology and Conservation Laboratory at Duke University Marine Lab for several years prior to that. Paula earned degrees in Environmental Science and Biology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s degree in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts Veterinary School near Boston. \n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Clean Up at Morris Landing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve for a hands-on marine debris cleanup to protect our coastal waters! This event will coincide with the Southeast district’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Program\, offering a great opportunity to not only remove debris from the shoreline but also learn about efforts to recover lost crab pots and other fishing gear that can harm wildlife\, damage habitat\, and create hazards for boaters. \n\n\n\nEach year\, the North Carolina Coastal Federation partners with N.C. Marine Patrol and commercial watermen and women to remove lost fishing gear from coastal waters during the annual blue crab harvest closure. In early 2025\, crews collected 2\,136 crab pots across the northeast\, central\, and southeast coasts—helping keep our waterways safer and healthier. \n\n\n\nNo special skills are needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Please dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, wear closed-toe shoes\, and bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunglasses. We’ll provide gloves\, boots\, trash pickers\, and trash bags\, along with basic instruction at the start. \n\n\n\nParking\, restrooms\, and refreshments will be available on-site.Support for this cleanup is provided by the NC Commercial Fishing License Resource Fund and NOAA Marine Debris. \n\n\n\n\nRegister to Join!\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by: Julian Coley\n\n\n\nPhoto by: Julian Coley\n\n\n\nPhoto by: Julian Coley
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/marine-debris-clean-up-at-morris-landing/
LOCATION:Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve\, 898 Morris Landing Road\, Holly Ridge\, NC\, 28445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marine Debris,Southeast Region Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 OBX Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nags Head for the 2025-2026 season of OBX Green Drinks\, a popular monthly speaker series that brings together our Outer Banks community for an evening of networking\, presentations on local environmental topics\, and enjoying good food and drink. OBX Green Drinks is held monthly from October through March at Waverider’s in Nags Head. The OBX Green Drinks Series is free\, with food and drinks available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThis is the final OBX Green Drinks gathering of the 2025/2026 season\, and we have an extra special evening planned that you will not want to miss! \n\n\n\nWe will be premiering a short-form documentary filmed this past summer right here in the Outer Banks. The film explains barrier-island dynamics on the Outer Banks in an accessible way and features local voices from Hatteras Island who contribute to our community in diverse and meaningful ways. \n\n\n\nThis film is part of a larger series produced by ‘Planet A’ that highlights communities on the front lines of environmental change. The series is designed to inform and inspire younger generations to engage in solutions\, and it will be included in the NYC Environmental Film Festival and through the United Nations Young Champions of the Earth Programme. \n\n\n\nWhile the short documentary addresses oceanfront challenges\, the evening itself will be a celebration of community. Several individuals featured in the film will join us in-person for a brief conversation after the screening to share insight on the positive contributions and positive impacts they are making locally. \n\n\n\nThis includes: \n\n\n\n\nJoy Crist\, Editor\, Island Free Press\n\n\n\nTrip Forman\, President\, OBX Forever & Co-Founder\, REAL Watersports\n\n\n\nCaptain Esben Boxer\, Owner\, Tidal Pursuits Fishing\n\n\n\nMichael Halminski\, Photographer\, Michael Halminski Photography
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2025-2026-obx-green-drinks-3/
LOCATION:Waveriders\, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Speaker Series,Food,Northeast Region Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
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SUMMARY:Birding Cruise
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet at the Lady Swan Boat Tours dock in downtown Swansboro and are asked to bring their binoculars\, water\, and a snack\, and dress appropriately for the weather. The program fee is $35. All ages are welcome\, though the program is geared toward adults and older children. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here\, and select “Book Now” then “Birding Cruise on the Lady Swan”. You’ll see a calendar to the right of the page with different dates (highlighted in green) to choose from. You can also call Lady Swan Tours at (910) 325-1200 for help with registration. There is a maximum of 24 participants. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Lady Swan Boat Tours\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Lady Swan Boat Tours\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy: Lady Swan Boat Tours\n\n\n\n\nContact:  \n\n\n\nJane Simpson \n\n\n\n(910) 325 – 1200 \n\n\n\nladyswantours.com \n\n\n\nEmail \n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/birding-cruise-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162315
CREATED:20260112T210144Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks Morehead City
DESCRIPTION: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 month\, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch’s Speaker: \n\n\n\nThis month\, we are welcoming the Croatan Group of the Sierra Club. Representing Sierra Club members across Carteret\, Craven\, Onslow\, Jones\, and Pamlico counties\, the Croatan Group works locally to foster environmental education\, awareness\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\nDuring this presentation\, you’ll hear about the group’s partnerships with state and national Sierra Club chapters\, as well as collaborations with local governments\, Carteret Community College\, and nonprofit organizations like Coastal Carolina Riverwatch. They’ll also highlight their outings program\, which connects people to natural areas across eastern North Carolina and builds appreciation for the places they are working to protect. \n\n\n\nThe group will share insights into regional conservation priorities and how community-based outreach\, education\, and engagement can support long-term environmental stewardship. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of local conservation efforts and ways to get involved! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-6/
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