The Southeast Coastal Ambassadors will gather this month for an update on the NC’s Catch the King Tide project. Catch the King (CTK) is an annual tide mapping event that recruits volunteers to collect flooding data during the highest tides of the year, known as Perigean king tides.
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…
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 and women. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities along the waterfront and docks in Hatteras Village. Some of the…
Content: Review accomplishments associated with the 2020-2024 N.C. Marine Debris Action Plan and participate in activities and discussions that will shape the 2025-2029 Action Plan. As this is a multiple-stakeholder effort, please come prepared to participate and play an active role in the workshop. Coffee, a light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Who…
Looking for a fun way to celebrate National Estuaries Week? Join the Coastal Federation in coordination with Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum and Carteret County's Litter Free Land & Sea program, to clean up shoreline along Gallants Channel in Beaufort. Volunteers will meet at 293 West Beaufort Road Extension in Beaufort by 10…
Postponed Join us in celebrating National Estuaries Week with a fun-filled movie night! Everyone is invited to gather with our volunteers and ambassadors to honor our incredible estuaries and all they do for our environment. Participants will get to vote on which estuary-focused film we’ll watch. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, pizza, and refreshments as we come…
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! National Estuaries Week is a nationwide celebration of our estuaries and the many benefits they provide to local communities. Help us celebrate our local estuaries by participating in this…
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 are crucial in filtering runoff, protecting water quality, preventing…
Join Us for an Afternoon of Adventure and Oyster Tasting! Immerse yourself in a delightful farm-to-fork experience this October during Oyster Month! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon on the water as you kayak along the stunning shores of Broad Creek, exploring the Coastal Federation’s demonstration oyster farm and living shoreline. This unique kayak adventure will allow…
Do you have questions about local advocacy campaigns or coastal management issues? Join us for an engaging and informative coffee chat with Kerri Allen, the North Carolina Coastal Federation's Coastal Management Program Director. Gain insights into coastal management strategies, discuss pressing local and state issues, and get answers to your questions in a casual and…
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