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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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will meet at the Fort Macon State Park Bathhouse parking lot by 10 a.m. on Thursday\, November 5. Please meet by the parked white Ranger pickup truck\, which will guide everyone out to the salt marsh as a group. \n\n\n\nPlease 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.  \n\n\n\nThis event is weather dependent. Please register below to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/shoreline-cleanup-at-fort-macon-state-park/
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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. \n\n\n\nThis 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\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot here!\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/ask-an-advocate-3/
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SUMMARY:Coastal Protection and Restoration Center Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s new Coastal Protection and Restoration Center! The new center will serve as a hub for coastal conservation\, bringing together Coastal Federation staff\, partners\, and community members to advance efforts that protect and restore North Carolina’s coast. \n\n\n\nThis open-house celebration will feature a full day of activities for the whole family\, including hands-on educational activities\, presentations from Coastal Federation staff\, guided nature hikes\, boat rides on Bogue Sound\, food trucks and local NC oysters\, and live music. Guests are invited to drop in anytime during the event to explore the Coastal Center\, meet staff\, and discover ways to get involved in protecting our coast. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Center and celebrating this new chapter with our coastal community. \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\nThis event will be held rain or shine. Registration is not required but recommended. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/coastal-protection-and-restoration-center-grand-opening/2026-11-14/
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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-3/2026-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Birding Cruises
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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-3/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Birding Cruises
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