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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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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: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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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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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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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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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:20251210T180000
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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
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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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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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