• Green Drinks Kickoff

    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…

  • National Oyster Day At Hammocks Beach State Park

    Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

    The North Carolina Coastal Federation will be taking part in a National Oyster Day celebration at Hammocks Beach State Park. Come watch nature’s filtration systems in action as we discuss their role in the estuary and food web, the health benefits of consuming them, and the economic value to North Carolina. Joining the Schools in Parks…

  • Meet the Makers: Oyster Photo Exhibit & Reception

    Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center 309 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States

    Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation on Wednesday, August 13th, for a special reception celebrating the traveling Oyster Photo Exhibit, a collaborative project of North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Oyster Trail.

  • 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

    CANCELED-Green Drinks Morehead City

    Unfortunately, we must cancel this month’s Green Drinks event. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at our next gathering! 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,…

  • Day at the Docks

    Day at the Docks is a daylong event that was started to celebrate the Spirit of Hatteras and serves as a confirmation of the strength of community, heritage and living traditions of working watermen.  This family friendly event offers a variety of activities along the waterfront and docks in Hatteras Village. Some of the day’s…

  • The North Carolina Coastal Federation 2025 Pelican Awards

    Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for our 2025 Pelican Awards to recognize and celebrate the individuals, organizations, businesses, and partners who have made significant contributions to the North Carolina coast.Doors open at 5:00 pm for a light wine and cheese social. The awards ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is…

  • 2025 Taste of the Coast Celebration

    Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for the Taste of the Coast Celebration, a fabulous summer evening celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful and bountiful coast!

  • Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market

    Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market 300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, North Carolina, United States

    Celebrate Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market! There will be volunteers and partners of the Coastal Federation at the market, leading fun activities all about estuaries!

The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs or activities.