Topics Related to Coastal Reserve

July 25-27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Students will learn more in depth the importance of estuaries and coastal processes in this three-day camp that includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson Reserve, plankton observing, squid dissections, bird watching, and many more hands-on scientific experiments.

Students entering grades 7-10

July 12-14, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.

June 27-29, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.

August 8-9, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

Advance registration is required.

July 10-11, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

Advance registration is required.

The Terrapin Tally is a citizen science project conducted in partnership with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to measure the status of diamondback terrapin populations. Volunteers work in pairs to conduct headcount surveys on specific kayak routes to document diamondback terrapin sightings. 

Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally

Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally

Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally

The N.C. Coastal Reserve has two internships for Summer 2023 at the Beaufort office - stewardship intern and living shorelines communication intern.