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The application period opens June 1 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserve, and Emily and Preyer Buckridge Reserve.
The application period opens June 1 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserve, and Emily and Preyer Buckridge Reserve.
May 22, 2023, 1pm - 3pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
May 18, 2023, 10am - 12pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
May 17, 2023, 3pm - 5pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
May 15, 2023, 1pm - 3pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
May 10, 2023, 1pm - 3pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
May 8, 2023, 10am - 1pm
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site. The meeting is open to the public.  
So, you want to be a scientist? What if I said you can, and that it’s easy?! I’m talking about participating in community science, regardless of age, background, or experience. Anyone, including you, can be a community scientist. 
August 10, 2023, 8:15am - 10:30am
Trip Information



Nature hikes occur during low tides. Closed-toed shoes are required, your feet may get wet and muddy, and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.