Did you know that the average person ingests 100,000 pieces of microplastic per year? Microplastics are in our coastal waters, rivers, lakes, drinking water and food. In addition to their impacts on wildlife (and not to mention, seafood!) they are detrimental to human health, as well. Join us on April 20th to learn more about…
Come and celebrate Earth Day on the Outer Banks at Dowdy Park in Nags Head and participate in a variety of engaging activities. The event will bring together many Outer Banks organizations that offer environmental education, you’ll be sure to learn something new! We hope you’ll join us back in person for this once a…
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is participating in Work on Wilmington by organizing a volunteer event at Bradley Creek Elementary School. Through the Bradley and Hewletts Creek Watershed Restoration Plan, the Federation worked with the school and various partners to install stormwater reduction projects at the school, which is in the headwaters of Hewletts Creek.…
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…
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 Creef Boathouse at 8:45 am for donuts and coffee. Then will disperse in groups and spend a couple of hours scouring…
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